From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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Muskmelon 



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Early Hackensack 



537. A large green-fleshed 

 variety, round, slightly flat- 

 tened from the stem to the 

 blossom end. very deeply and 

 broadly ribbed, with bold, 

 strongly defined netting. The 

 flesh is very thick, rich in ap- 

 pearance and delightful in 

 flavor. This type of Melon, 

 (once almost entirely super- 

 seded by the oval-shaped 

 sorts) is rapidly coming into 

 favor again. 



It is a selection which we 

 originated from the famous 

 Hackensack many years ago, 

 and is well worthy of more 

 extensive cultivation. The 

 fruits are not so large as the 

 older sort, but weigh from 5 

 to 6 lbs. each. It is fit for use 

 immediately after the very 

 early sorts. (See engraving. J 



Price, 15c. pkt., 25c. oz., "5c. 

 J£ lb., §2.00 lb. 



Fordhook 



558. The flavor is full and delicious, and is 

 considered quite equal to that of the Emerald 

 Gem. 



The flesh is the color of the rind of a well- 

 colored orange, and is solid and firm. The 

 vines of Fordhook are vigorous and healthv 

 and the fruits begin to set close to the hill 

 and keep on outwards to the end of the vine 

 all the season. 



The Melons are ribbed and the same size 

 as Rocky Ford, well protected by a heavy 

 nettiDg. 



Price, 15c. pkt., 30c. oz., 90c. % lb., $3.00 lb. 



The Burrell Gem 



A Red-Fleshed Rocky Ford Muskmelon 



555. This red-fleshed Cantaloup is ideal for either the home garden or for 

 market. The rather elongated fruits average 6 inches in length, Wz inches 

 through and weigh about 2 lbs. each. The flesh of red-orange is very thick, 

 fine grained and deliciously rich and spicy in flavor. Seed cavity remark- 

 ably small; the rind is thin but tough. Color, green, closely interlaced with 

 gray netting; ribs well arched. The vines are healthy, vigorous and very 

 productive. Price, 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. % lb., 82.00 lb. 



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539. Xo variety surpasses this for flavor ; 

 the thick salmon-colored flesh is granular, 

 rich and delicious. It is exceedingly early, 

 prolific and long-bearing; fruits small, 

 smooth-skinned, deep emerald-green with 

 light stiipes. 



Price, 10c. pkt,, 25c. oz., 75c. % lb., $2.00 lb. 



English Forcing Muskmelons 



FOR CULTURE UNDER GLASS 



562. King George. A very distinct scarlet-fleshed 

 Melon, skin buff-yellow, finely and evenly netted, and 

 the seed cavity very small The fruits often weigh 5 to 

 8 lbs., and the flavor is so rich that it cannot fail to be 

 appreciated. Very suitable for cultivation under slightly 

 cooler treatment than is necessary for manv Melons. 

 Price, 50c. pkt. 



563. Ringleader. Fruit above the average size, beau- 

 tifully netted over the entire surface. Flesh pale green. 

 extremely thick, with a most delicious flavor. The plant 

 ripens very early, and does well in frames. Price, 50c. 

 pkt. 



564. Universal. Fruits large, with an attractive yel- 

 low skin, boldly netted. Flesh deep, melting, and most 

 excellent in flavor. Price. 50c. pkt. 



560. Muskmelon. Favorite Collection. 



Early Hackensack. (See description, page 51.) 

 Rocky Ford. (See description, page 50.) 

 Emerald Gem. (See description, page 51.) 

 Price Collection of .1 pkts. 25c. . 1 oz. each, 50c. 



WE ALSO OFFER THE FOLLOWING 

 VARIETIES OF MUSKMELON 



GREEN-FLESHED VARIETIES 



535 THE "HENDERSON" BUSH. Radically different from any existing kind. 

 The bush character is attained by a shortening of the stem between the joints. 

 There are just as many leaves on the plant as on other kinds, but these grow so 

 compactly that the plant can be grown on one-half the space usually required. 

 The fruit is small, but fully equal in quality to the old and justly esteemed Jenny 

 Lind. which is probably the best flavored of all green-fleshed sorts. They are pro- 

 duced in abundance, in fact, we advise that each plant be allowed to ripen only 

 about one-half of the fruit, as it is apt to bear too manv. Price, 15c. pkt., 4 pkts. 

 50c. 



541 Hackensack. About 10 days later than Early Hackensack but attains a very 

 large size; round with flattened ends, thickly netted; productive; extra quality. 

 Price, 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. Vi lb., 51.50 lb. 



513 JENNY LIND. Henderson's Superior Selection. Small, round-flat fruit 

 deeplv ribbed; flesh vellowish-green and of unsurpassed flavor, very productive 

 Price, 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. ' ., lb., SI. 50 lb. 



517 Montreal Market. A very large green "Nutmeg" type, almost round, heavily 

 netted: thick, luscious flesh; late and especially adapted to cooler climates. Price, 

 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. 1/4 lb., SI. 50 lb. 



549 Netted Gem. A grand sort for general early use: very earl v. productive, uniform, 

 and finelv netted: flesh rich green, deliciously sweet and melting. Price. 10c. pkt.. 

 20c. oz., 60c. V4 lb., SI. 75 lb. 



551 Nutmeg Improved. A popular old variety; skin deep green, linelv netted: flesh 

 greenish-yellow, rich and sugary. Price, 10c. pkt., 20c. oz.. 60c. ' 4 lb.. SI. 75 lb. 



RED OR SALMON-FLESHED VARIETIES 



545 Miller's Cream, or Osage. Medium to large, slightly oval and handsomely 

 netted, flesh rich salmon, deep. Arm, sweet and melting Price, 10c. pkt.. 38c. 

 oz., 60c. V t lb., SI. 75 lb. 



553 Paul Rose. This splendid variety is a cross between Xetted Gem and Miller's 

 Cream, combining the best qualities of both It ripens an immense number of 

 moderate-sized fruits, flesh salmon, deep, sweet and riclilv flavored Price. !0c. 

 pkt., 20c. oz.. 60c. >4 lb.. SI. 75 lb. 



550 Tip Top. One of the best salmon-fleshed sorts: bears an enormous crop of large 

 fruits of delicious quality. Price, 10c. pkt., 20c. oz... 60c. '4 lb.. SI. 75 lb. 



Take it out in the garden. 



It answers questions. Henderson's Garden Guide and Record. Free with orders of $3.00 

 or over, when asked for. See page 3 



