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COL&S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



CHAMPION MUSK MELON. 



NEW BANANA. This new variety is most cur- 

 ious in shape, grows 18 to 24 inches in length, 

 and from 8 to 12 pounds in weight. The outer 

 color is light yellow, the rind is thin, and with- 

 in the flesh, which is very thick, is of a deep 

 salmon color. Its flavor is claimed to be delic- 

 ious. Has somewhat the smell of a banana. 

 Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., % lb., 25 cts., lb., 75c. 



MONTREAL MARKET. Largely grown for the 

 markets of Montreal, where it is justly highly 

 esteemed. The fruit is of the largest size, siceci- 

 mens 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.. J4 lb., 25 cts.. lb., 75 cts. 



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 cav- 

 ity; flesh of a salmon color, very rich and de- 

 liciously sweet and melting. A strong grower, 

 very productive, and good shipping qualities. 

 It can be highly rrcbmmended for home or 

 market use. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 8 cts., M lb., 25 

 cts., lb.. 75 cts. 



BURPEE'S NETTED GEM. This melon is con- 

 sidered a valuable acquisition. The skin 

 is green and thickly netted; the fiesh is 

 light green and of luscious Ihivor. 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., \i lb., 20 cts., 

 lb., 75 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 continuous a 

 long time in bearing. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 

 cts., \i 11).. 20 cts., lb., GO cts. 



LARGE GREEN NUTMEG. The standard sort. 

 Fruit ovai. good size, tliickly netted; flesh light 

 ^reen, rich, sweet and melting; one of tlie 

 finest. Per pkt.. 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., J4 lb., 25 cts., 

 lb.. 70 cts. 



ORANGE CHRISTIANA. Green, with yellow 

 flesl>; ten days earlier than nutmeg; of fine 

 flavor, most excellent sort. Very early, which 

 renders them particularly valuable for a 

 Norliiern climate. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., M 

 lb., 25 cts., lb., 75 cts. 



VINE PEACH or MANGO MELON. See Novd- 

 tia<. 



GARDEN LEMON. See Novelties. 



WATER MELONS. 



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



One oz. will plant about 40 hilU. 



Water Melons require a rich, though rather 

 sandy soil for best development, and thrives 

 best in a warm, sunny exposure. Plant in hills 

 eight to ten feet apart each way, and cultivate 

 like the Musk Melon. To secure the largest 

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



RUBY GOLD. See Novelties. 

 FORDHOOK EARLY. See Novelties. 

 DELAWARE. See Novelties. 



GREEN AND GOLD. This novel and distinct- 

 ive variety is one of the grandest novelties 

 lately introduced. It is one of the solidest 

 melons we ever came across; skin of a dark 

 green color. The melons are of good size, 

 ranging from twenty-five to forty pounds in 

 weight. It is the largest early variety in cul- 

 tivation, and its productiveness is equal to 

 any of the red-fleshed sorts, while in delicious 

 flavor it surpasses them all. The flesh is a 

 beautiful golden orange color, free from any 

 tinge of white or other color even immediately 

 around the seeds. The flesh is beautifully 

 granular in appearance, jucy and unequaled 

 in flavor. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 15 cts., J4 lb., 40 

 cts., lb., $1.25. 



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 other variety. Fiesh 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., 

 H lb., 40 cts., lb., $1.25. 



OEMLER'S TRIUMPH MELON. 



OEMLER'S TRIUMPH. This valuable melon 

 originated on the borders of the Black Sea. in 

 llussia. The seeds are so diminutive that a 

 No. thimble will hold fifty-five, whereas it 

 holds only seven of those ordinary water mel- 

 ons, hence tlie seeds can bo swallowed without 

 inconvenience. It is very early and very pro- 

 ductive. In shape it is a short oval, weighin"' 

 fifteen pounds. The color is a dark mottled 

 green, and that of the flesh a dark red. In 

 taste it Is uery sweet and n'c/j. Per pkt 7 cts 

 oz. 20 cts,, K lb. 75 cts. 



Shubert, Neb., March 22, 1890. 

 The seeds I have had of yea have always been 

 better than any others I have ever used 



CLARA RUSH. 



