DREER'S MARKET GARDENERS' WHOLESALE PRICE LIST 



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MUSKMELONS 



DELICIOUS GOLD LINED. A very attrac- 

 tive muskmelon, which when cut, shows 

 a golden tint to the lining of seed cavity, 

 but the flesh is green, very sweet and 

 juicy. The size is medium, nearly round. 

 It stands shipping very well and is also a 

 good variety to grow for local markets. 

 Oz., 15 ets.; % lb., 50 ets.; lb., $1.75; 10 

 lbs., $15.00. 



ROCKY FORD IMPROVED. The melons 

 average about five inches in length and 

 are of delicious flavor, flesh is smooth- 

 grained and light green color. Oz., 10 

 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00; 10 lbs., $9.50. 



JENNY LIND. The earliest variety; small 

 size and excellent flavor. Oz., 10 ets.; 

 Vi lb., 30 cts.; lb., .$1.00; 10 lbs., $9.50. 



NETTED ROCK. About same size as 

 "Rocky Ford," but more heavily netted. 

 The flesh is green, thick and sweet; 

 vines healthy and withstand disease. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts., lb., $1.00; 10 

 lbs., $9.50. 



NETTED GEM. Light green, tinged with 

 yellow, and of fine flavor. Oz., 10 cts.; 

 % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00; 10 lbs., $9.50. 



EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. A care- 

 ful selection from the original Hacken- 

 sack. Flesh light-green, very thick, 

 sweet and juicy. Oz., 15 cts.; %, lb., 40 

 cts.; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., $11.00. 



MONTREAL MARKET. Largest of the 

 nutmeg varieties. Flesh is green; qual- 

 ity good. Oz., 15 cts.; Vi lb., 50 cts.; 

 lb., $1.50; 10 lbs., $12.00. 



HONEY DEW MELON. The melons are 

 large, round to oval, thickmeated, green 

 flesh and of a rich honey-like flavor, 

 luscious and juicy. It is an excellent 

 keeper and fruits may be laid away for 

 use late in fall. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts. 

 10 lb.. $11.00. 



HOODOO. This muskmelon is about the same size as 

 "Rocky Ford." The skin is thickly netted and flesh 

 a rich deep orange color. It is very solid and a good 

 shipper. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., 

 $11.00. 





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EARLY KNIGHT, OR SWEET AIR. Sometimes called 

 "Maryland" because of its having originated in that 

 State. Earlier than Rocky Ford and more oval in 

 shape, with thicker netting and of a larger size. 

 The vines produce a number of fruits which lie 

 close to the center of the hill; skin deep green 

 blending to light pink near the center. Oz., 10 cts.; 

 Vi lb-, 40 cts.; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., $11.00. 



BLRRELL'S GEM. Similar in size 

 and shape to Rocky Ford, but 

 beautiful dark salmon or orange 

 flesh. The melons are slightly 

 ribbed and closely netted. Skin is 

 thin, flesh deep and of delicious 

 flavor. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb.. $1.25.; 10 lbs., $11.00. 



FORDHOOK. An early salmon- 

 fleshed variety of delicious flavor. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25; 

 10 lbs.. $11.00. 



EMERALD GEM. A small early 

 melon, flesh salmon colored. Oz.. 

 15 cts.; Vi lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25; 10 

 lbs., $11.00. 



MILLER'S CREAM, OR OSAGE. 



Large size and delicious flavor. 

 The fruits are round, with light 

 green, netted skin, and sweet 

 thick salmon-colored flesh. Oz., 15 

 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25; 10 

 lbs., $11.00. 



DEFENDER. A salmon-fleshed 



variety, medium size and of excel- 

 lent flavor. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 

 cts.; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., $11.00. 



TIP TOP. Medium in size and nearly 

 round. The skin has a shallow 

 netting, and the flesh is yellow. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25; 

 10 lbs., $11.00. 



MUSKMELONS 

 FOR FORCING 



< BLENHEIM ORANGE. Oval shape, 

 flesh d«ep orange. Pkt., 15 cts. 



WINDSOR CASTLE. A very reliable 

 green-flesheG^variety. Pkt., 15~cts. 



