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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



NKW BANANA. This new variety is most curious 

 in shape, grows 18 to 24 inches in length, and from 8 

 to 12 pounds in weight. The outer color is light yel- 

 low, the rind is thin, and within the flesh, which la 

 very thick, is of a deep salmon color. Its flavor is 

 claimed to be delicious. Has somewhat the smell of 

 a banana. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., »4 lb., 26 cts.. 

 lb., 75 cts. 



MONTREAL MARKET. Largely grown for the 

 markets of Montreal, where it is justly highly 

 esteemed. The fruit is of the largest size, specimens 

 often weighing 20 lbs. and upwards. In shape almost 

 round, flattened at both ends, and deeply ribbed; skin 

 green and netted ; flesh very thick and of the finest 

 flavor. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts., 

 lb., 76 cts. 



PEBFECTIOX MUSK MELON. 



NEW PERFECTION. Another fine melon, which 

 comes highly recommended. Fruit nearly round and 

 quite large weighing 5 to 8 lbs. each; skin of a dark 

 green color, heavily netted. It is very thick fleshed, 

 with very small seed cavity; flesh of a salmon color, 

 very rich and deliciously sweet and melting. A strong 

 grower, very productive, and good shipping qualities, 

 It can be highly recommended for home or market 

 use. Per pkt., 6 cts., oz., 8 cts., 34 lb., 25 cts., lb., 

 75 cts. 



BURPEE'S NETTED GEM. This melon is consid- 

 ered a vahinble acquisition. The skin is green and 

 thickly netted ; the flesh is light green and of luscious 

 flavor. It is extra early, very prolific, keeps well for 

 five to seven days after picking, and cannot fail to 

 prove the most profitable Musk Melon that can be 

 raised. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., ^ lb., 20 cts., 

 lb., 65 cts. 



BAY VIEW. This variety is one of the largest, most 

 prolific, best flavored and finest Melon in cultivation- 

 In flavor it is luscious, sweet, and deliciously rich. 

 It has been grown to weigh from 15 to 20 pounds ; 

 and from 15 to 18 inches long. It is hardy, vigorous, 

 and continues a long time in bearing. Per pkt., 4 

 cts., oz., 8 cts., H lb., 20 cts., lb., 70 cts. 



LARGE GREEN NUTMEG. The standard sort. 

 Fruit oval, good size, thickly netted ; flesh light green, 

 rich, sweet and melting; one of the finest. Per nkt., 

 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., H lb., 25 cts., lb., 70 cts. 



ORANGE CHRISTIANA. Green, with yellow flesh? 

 ten days earlier than Nutmeg ; of fine flavor, most 

 excellent sort. Very early, which renders them par- 

 ticularly valuable for a Northern climate. Per pkt., 

 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., }i lb., 25 cts., lb., 75 cts. 



VINE PEACH OR MANGO MELON. {So?ne- 

 thittg new.) See Novelties. 



GARDEN LEMON. See Xovelties. 



WATER MELONS. 



Ger. Wasser Melone. Fr. Melon d' Eau. 

 One oz. will j>lant about 40 hills. 



Water Melons require a rich, though rather sandy 

 soil for best development, and thrives best in a warm, 

 sunny exposure. Plant in hills 8 to 10 feet apart each 

 way, and cultivate like the Musk Melon. To secure the 

 largestjfruit, have but one or two melons to a vine. 



DELAWARE. See Novelties. 



GREEN AND GOLD. See Novelties. 



SIBLEY'S TRIUMPH. See Novelties. 



HUNGARIAN HONEY. This superb variety was 

 brought from Hungary. It is decidedly the richest, 

 sweetest flavored of all Melons. It is surpassingly 

 sweet and luscious, of a very rich honey flavor., richer 

 and sweeter to the taste than any other variety. Flesh 

 brilliant red color and stringless, completely melting 

 in the mouth. The melons ripen early, the vines 

 are strong and healthy, and very productive. Fruit 

 medium size and a popular favorite for the family 

 garden. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz,, 15 cts,, % lb., 40 cts., 

 lb.,Sl.25. ' 



FLORIDA'S FAVORITE. This variety is of medium 

 size, very prolific, and is said to have no equal as a 

 table melon. Fruit longish oval, flesh bright red, 

 hardy and strong grower. Sure to be popular among 

 growers for home markets, and no other variety can 

 compete with it where this is sold. Per pkt., 5 cts., 

 oz., 10 cts,, lb., 25 cts., lb., 75 cts. 



OEMLER'S TRIUMPH MELON. 



OEMLER'S TRIUMPH. This valuable Melon orig- 

 inated on the borders of the Black Sea, in Russia. 

 The seeds are so diminutive that a No. 6 thimble will 

 hold fifty-five, whereas it holds only seven of those 

 ordinary Water Melons, hence the seeds can be swal- 

 lowed without inconvenience. It is very early and 

 very productive. In shap? it is a short oval, weighing 

 fifteen pounds. The color is a dark mottled green, 

 and that of the flesh a dark red. In taste it is very 

 sweet and rich. Per pkt., 7 cts., oz., 20 cts., % lb., 

 75 cts. 



VOLGA. Is cultivated on the lower Volga, near the 

 Caspian Sea, for shipment in barrels to St. Petersburg 

 and Moscow. In solidity and hardness it is remarkable. 

 In productiveness it surpasses most sorts, two melons 

 being l)orne at adjacent joints of the same vine. In 

 form it is nearly perfectly globular. In color it is 

 so i)ale green as to be nearly white. Although so solid 

 and hard, the rind is not thick. The flesh is remark- 

 ably crisp, and when fully ripe, very sweet and red 

 color. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 10 cts., J4 lb., 25 cts., lb., 

 75 cts. 



