MARKET GARDENERS' WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



13 



MUSK flELONS. 



BEST VARIETIES FOR 



THE HARKET GARDENER. 



HENDERSON'S GENUNE ROCKY FORD MUSK MELON. 



Derives its name from Rocky Ford, Colo., whence hundreds of carloads are shipped into the Northern and Eastern Markets during the 

 Autumn months. It is the ideal shipping melon, of a similar type to the old oval Netted Gem. The vines, however, are much healthier and 

 more vigorous which naturally makes it far more productive and less susceptible to insect ravages. This feature of vigor, no doubt is due to the 

 locality in which tbe seed is produced. Rocky Ford is situated in an arid climate, where moisture is obtained by irrigation only. During the 

 past season our strain has been used in every section of the country and is pronounced by the largest growers as superior to any other strain they 

 have ever grown. Another valuable feature of this melon is that its size and shape exactly suit the market demands. Our stock now offered is 

 equally as good as it was the past season. 



£^°The unparalleled rapidity with which "The Rocky Ford" Musk Melon bounded into fame and popularity has caused imitations 

 t o be foisted on the market ; to enjoy the genuine Rocky Ford, get Henderson's seeds — procurable only from us direct. We do not supply 

 hrough dealers or storekeepers. (i<ee cut.) 10c. oz., 25c. ± lb. 65c, lb. 10 lbs. and upward, 60c. lb. 



"Your Rocky Ford Melon Seed is all right. Others bought * Rocky Fords,' but did not get them, only Gems. C. A. Spicknall, 



July 22, 1899. Carmi, 111. 



PAUL ROSE. 



This is a cross between the old Netted Gem and the Osage or Mil- 

 ler's Cream. It has retained the flavor and color of flesh of the 

 Osage. While in size and outer appearance it is hardly discernable 

 from the Netted Gem. In short it is simply a very deep, firm, sal- 

 mon fleshed Netted Gem and a good shipper. The vines are vigorous 

 and it is very productive. We recommend it as a very good variety 

 for the Market Gardener. 10c. oz , 25c. ± lb., 75c. lb. 



NETTED GEM. 



One of the earliest varieties, generally coming into the New York 

 markets right after Jenny Lind. Our stock is unsurpassed in purity 

 and is selected to an oval type which has proved of great advantage. 

 It is very uniform in size, beautifully netted, flesh deep, fairly solid, 

 but deliciously melting in character. The color of flesh is rich green. 

 It is very productive, and a grand sort for general use. 10c. oz., 20c. 

 ±lb , 55c. lb. 10 lbs. and upward, 50c. lb. 



JENNY LIND. 



This is the earliest market variety. The fruit is small, round-flat 

 in shape, deeply but evenly ribbed, of a most attractive greenish gold 

 co'01 when ripe. It is safe to say that its flavor is unsurpassed by 

 any. It is an enormous cropper. 10c. oz., 20c. i lb., 50c. lb. 



'NEWPORT.'' 



This is a very early melon, ripening with the Jenny Lind, which it 

 somewhat resembles. The fruits are deep and almost round, 

 with a dull green exterior, changing as they ripen to a rich golden 

 color, evenly and closely netted The ribs are quite shallow. 

 The flesh is of exquisite texture, rich and melting clear to the 

 rind. Though the melons are not large, it is an enormous cropper 

 and is the very best of its type. 15c. oz., 30c. J lb. 80c. lb. 



"MILLER'S CREAM " Known also as Osag*. 



This is, in our opinion, one of the very finest varieties in cultiva- 

 tion. The fruits are medium to large in size, oval in shape, and 

 handsomely netted. The flesh is extremely deep, of a rich salmon 

 color.firm texture, which makes it a valuable shipping variety. 10c. 

 oz., 20c. i lb., 50c. lb. 



EARLY HACKENSACK, 



This is a selection or improvement on the old Hackensack of al- 

 most equal size, but at least tin days earlier. In fact it is one of the 

 earliest melons. Our strain is grown from the original and carefully 

 selected. It will be found superior to any offered to-day, 10c. oz.. 

 20c. ilb.. 60c. lb. 



