DREER'S MARKET GARDENERS' WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. 



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MUSKMELONS— Ger. Cantalupe. 



Van Buskirk's Netted Rock. (See cut.) 



A distinct variety, about the same size as " Rocky 

 Ford," but more heavily netted. The seed cavity 

 is small, and the flesh, which is green, is thick and 

 sweet, containing a higher percentage of sugar 

 than any other variety. A most important feature 

 of this melon is its ability to withstand rust and 

 blight, so much so, that the originator claims that 

 it is proof against either. The size and shape 

 combine to make it a fine market melon. Oz., 20 

 cts.; % lb., 6octs.. lb., #2.00. 



Rocky Ford Improved. This delicious melon 

 has been improved at Rocky Ford, Colorado, a 

 section noted for fine muskmelons, and from this 

 point they have been shipped to every city in the 

 United States. The melons average about I l / z lbs. 

 each in weight, and are of most delicious flavor ; 

 flesh is smooth grained and light green color. 

 This is one of the most popular variety of musk- 

 melons grown. The seed we offer is of the true 

 oval type. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $ I 00. 



Jenny Lind. The earliest variety ; netted, of 

 small, round size, excellent flavor. This is a 

 favorite early variety. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 

 cts.; lb., #1.00. 



Golden Jenny. A small, highly-prized early 

 variety ; good shipper. This is a great improve" 

 ment over the Jenny Lind. Oz., 10 cts.; j^ lb., 

 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Netted Gem. One of the earliest and most 

 prolific small melons. Globular shape, uniform in 

 size ; flesh light green, of very fine flavor. A good 

 variety for shipping in baskets. Oz., 10 cts.; % 

 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Norfolk Button, or Shipper's Delight. An 



early green-fleshed variety, having button on blossom end. 



Flesh is solid, and of good spicy flavor. Oz., 10 cts.; % 



lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 Extra Early Hackensack. A careful selection from 



the Hackensack, and with fruit much like the parent in shape 



and color of the flesh, but ready for market 10 days earlier; 



melons are of good size, usually weighing from 5 to 6 pounds 



each. Oz., 15 cts.; ]^ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Hackensack. The melons grow to a large size and are of 



attractive appearance ; very productive, and excellent flavor. 



The flesh is green, very sweet and sugary. Oz., 15 cts.; 



% lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Green Citron. Medium sized melon, deeply netted, nearly 



round, and of delicious flavor. A good variety for market. 



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

 Bay View. This melon is capable of growing to very large 



size. It is of oblong shape, green flesh and good flavor. Oz., 



IO cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., #1.00. 



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Jersey Belle. A green -fleshed melon of Jenny Lind type, 

 but double the size. The melons are flat with heavy 

 ribs and coarse netting. Oz. , 10 cts.; *£ lb., 30 cts. ; lb., 

 $i.00 



Montreal Market. Largest of the nutmeg varieties ; 

 uniform in shape ; netted ; flesh green ; quality good. It can 

 be grown on almost any soil with ordinary fertilizing and cul- 

 tivating. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Hoodoo. ( See cut. ) This new muskmelon is not large, 

 being about the same size as "Rocky Ford," and has a 

 delicious flavor. The skin is thickly netted and flesh a rich 

 deep orange color. It is very solid and one of the best of 

 salmon-fleshed varieties for snipping. Oz., 20 cts ; % lb., 

 60 cts.. lb., #2.00. 



Burrell's Gem. Similar in size and shape to Rocky Ford, 

 but beautiful dark salmon or orange flesh. The melons grow 

 to a desirable size, are slightly ribbed and closely netted. 

 Skin is thin, flesh deep and of delicious flavor. Oz., 15 

 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Emerald Gem. A small very early 

 melon, form globular ; flesh salmon-col- 

 ored. The flavor is exceptionally fine, 

 flesh solid and thick, skin dark green. 

 Oz., 20 cts. ; , % lb. , 50 cts.; lb., JS1.75. 



Defender. A salmon-fleshed variety, 

 medium size and of excellent flavor. The 

 fruits are oval in shape, slightly ribbed 

 and are covered with a slight netting. 

 The flesh is firm, fine grained, rich, deep 

 yellow. Oz., 1,5 cts.; ^ lb., 35 cts.; 

 lb., I1.25. 



Admiral Togo. An excellent salmon- 

 fleshed muskmelon which grows to a nice 

 size for serving in halves. The flesh is 

 thick, juicy and of fine flavor. Oz., 15 

 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Miller's Cream, or Osa<?e. Large 

 size and delicious flavor. The fruits are 

 round, with light green, netted skin, and 

 sweet, thick salmon-colored flesh. Oz., 

 15 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Paul Rose. Flesh thick, and firm ; 

 deep salmon color, deliciously sweet. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



