OREER'S MARKET GARDENERS' WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. 



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M USKMML ONS— Ger. Cantalupe. 



Netted Rock. {Sff 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 it is nearly proof 

 from either. Oz., lo cts.; "^ lb., 30 cts. ; 

 lb., Jil.oo. 



Rocky Ford Improved. This deli 

 cious 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 five 

 inches in length and about l^ lbs. each in 

 weight, and are of most delicious flavor ; 

 flesh is smooth -grained and light green color. 

 Oz., 10 cts. ; ^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



Jenny Lind. The earliest variety ; 

 netted, of small, round size, excellent flavor. 

 Vines not large but very productive. Oz., 

 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



Netted Gem. Globular shape, uniform in 

 size; flesh light green, tinged with yellow 

 and of fine flavor. Very early and a good 

 variety for shipping in baskets as the melons 

 are attractive in appearance. Oz., 10 cts. ; 

 % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



Cassabah. A large, oblong Melon; green 

 flesh, prolific and of delicious quality. Oz.. 

 20 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb., $i.']S- 







Extra Early Hackensack. A careful selection from 

 the Hackensack, ready for market ten days earlier and fruit 

 much like the parent in shape and color of the flesh, which is 

 light-green, very thick, sweet and juicy. Oz., 10 cts.; ]^ 

 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 





Montreal Market. Largest of the nutmeg varieties; 

 uniform in shape ; netted ; flesh green ; quality good. Melons 

 nearly round, heavily ribbed and thickly netted. It can be 

 grown on almost any soil with ordinary fertilizing and cul- 

 tivating. Oz. , 10 cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts ; lb., J 1. 00. 



Hoodoo. {See cut.) This new musk- 

 melon 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 shipping. 

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



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



Emerald Gem. A small verj- early 

 melon, form globular ; flesh salmon-col- 

 ored. The flavor is exceptionally fine, 

 flesh solid and thick, skin dark green. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; '% lb., 30 cts.; lb., $I.OO. 



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. , 

 10 cts. ; >4^ lb. , 30 cts. ; lb., $1.00. 



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 and fine grained. Oz. , 

 10 cts. ; !4^ lb. , 30 cts. ; lb., |l.0O. 



Admiral Togo. An excellent salmon- 

 fleshed muskmelon which grows to a nice 

 size for serving in halves. Oz. , 10 els ; 



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lb., 30 cts.; lb., Jl.co. 



