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HENDERSON'S TESTED SEEDS FOR MARKET GARDENERS. 



MUSK MELON or cantaloupe 



GREEN-FLESHED VARIETIES 



ROCKY FORD 



HENDERSON'S "SPECIAL STRAIN" 



Henderson's "Special Strain" besides 

 being very early, has a beautiful appear- 

 ance, and the bright green flesh, with a 

 faint tinge of salmon near the small seed 

 cavity, is possessed of a delicious 

 aromatic flavor which, commends it to 

 everybody. The melons are very firm 

 and solid and are protected by very 

 closely interwoven silver netting, which 

 gives them a very attractive appearance 

 and makes them exceedingly popular for 

 shipping purposes. Henderson's "Spe- 

 cial Strain" Rocky Ford Musk Melons 

 are more rounded in shape and the ribs 

 are less prominent than in the older 

 variety. (See engraving.) Price, oz. 15c, 

 M lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 



Early Hackensack, Henderson's. LfcTvfriety; 



round, but depressed at stem and blossom ends, with well defined 

 ribs and strong netting. The flesh is thick, rich in color, and of 

 perfect flavor. The fruits weigh from 5 to 6 pounds each. 

 Price, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 



Honeydew. 



The flesh of this variety is green verging on 

 creamy yellow in color, thick and succulent. 

 The fruits measure 8 to 9 inches long and about 6 inches in 

 thickness, are light cream in color. Honeydew is grown princi- 

 pally in California and Colorado for shipment to northern markets. 

 Price, oz. 25c, % lb. 70c, lb. $2.00. 



Hnnpvwppt CN*vi\ The fruits are very attractive . med " 

 noney sweet ^new;. ium in siz6j oval shape d, slightly 



ribbed and finely netted. The outside color has a light silvery 

 sheen, while flesh is green, resembling the Honey Dew. It has 

 a small seed cavity and ripens well up to the rind. 



The main feature of this new variety is that it can be grown in 

 any section where the ordinary varieties can be grown and this is 

 impossible with the Honey Dew. In our trial grounds this season 

 the vines were vigorous and healthy, producing a good crop of 

 fruits of excellent flavor. It is not extremely late, like the Persian 

 and Honey Dew types; in season it matured a few days after the 

 well-known Rocky Ford, which is considered an early sort. 



Price, oz. 30c, J4 lb. 90c, lb. $3.00. 



^iA7-*»*»f Air ^ e see d cavities are extremely small, the 

 OWeet /\ir. v j nes re main fresh and green for a long 

 period and produce large crops of melons very uniform 

 in shape and of a good size. Price, oz. 20c, % lb. 50c, 

 lb. $1.50. 



RED OR SALMON FLESHED VARIETIES 



R*»r»rW« Snrr»ri«*» A large melon of merit : fruits 



rsenaer s surprise. round to oval in shap6) 



heavily ribbed and closely netted. It is not uncommon to 

 have melons ten pounds and over. Flesh deep salmon 

 colored, sweet and very firm, remaining in good condition 

 several days after picking. Price, oz. 25c, J4 lb. 70c, 

 lb. $2.00. 



Rnvvoll C cm An ova l shaped melon similar in 

 DUrreil uem. sna pe to the older types of Rocky 

 Ford, but with rich, deep, salmon-colored flesh. It is of 

 excellent flavor and a perfect shipper. The vines are 

 extremely vigorous, it is very productive and a ready 

 seller. Price, oz. 20c, H lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 



r)«*lir»irkii« '^ le ear li es t l ar ge melon in existence. 



L/eUCiOUS. Fruits are somewhat smaller and 

 several days earlier than Bender's Surprise but in shape 

 and color closely resemble that well known variety. Flesh 

 deep salmon colored, firm and deliciously sweet. An ex- 

 cellent melon for roadside stands. Price oz. 25c, 

 \i lb. 70c, lb. $2.00. 

 FmaraU C^nrt No variety surpasses this for flavor; 



t,meraia uem. the thick sa i mon . co iored flesh is 



granular, rich and delicious. It is early, prolific and long- 

 bearing, fruits smooth-skinned, emerald-green with light 

 stripes. Price, oz. 20c, % lb. 45c, lb. $1.25. 



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