MUSK MELON or cantaloupe 



GREEN-FLESHED VARIETIES 



ROCKY FORD— HENDERSONS 

 "SPECIAL STRAIN" Henderson's 

 "Special Strain" besides being very 

 early, has a beautiful appearance, 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 exceed- 

 ingly popular for shipping purposes. 

 Henderson's "Special Strain" Rocky 

 Ford Musk Melons are more rounded 

 in shape and the ribs are less promi- 

 nent than in the older variety. {See 

 engraving.) 

 Price, oz. 15c, l /i lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 



EARLY HACKENSACK, HENDERSON'S A large green-fleshed 



variety, 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. 20c, Ji 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 principally in California and Colorado 

 for shipment to northern markets. 

 Price, oz. 25c, ] 4 lb. 70c, lb. $2.00. 



HONEYSWEET The fruits are very attractive, medium in size, 

 oval shaped, 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 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, % lb. 90c, lb. $3.00. 



SWEET AIR The seed cavities are extremely small, the 

 vines remain fresh and green for a long period and pro- 

 duce large crops of melons very uniform in shape and of a 

 good size. 

 Price, oz. 20c, ! 4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 



RED OR SALMON FLESHED VARIETIES 



BENDER'S SURPRISE A large melon of merit; fruits round 

 to oval in shape, heavily ribbed and closely netted. It is 

 not uncommon to have melons ten pounds and over. 

 Flesh deep salmon colored, sweet and very firm, remain- 

 ing in good condition several days after picking. 

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



BURRELL GEM An oval shaped melon similar in shape 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 pro- 

 ductive and a ready seller. 

 Price, oz. 20c, l 4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 



DELICIOUS The earliest large melon in existence. 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 deliriously sweet. An excellent melon for road- 

 side stands. 

 Price, oz. 25c, ] 4 lb. 70c, lb. $2.00. 



EMERALD GEM No variety surpasses this for flavor; the 

 thick salmon-colored flesh is granular, rich and delirious. 

 It is early, prolific and long-bearing, fruits smooth- 

 skinned, emerald-green with light stripes. 

 Price, oz. 20c, ] 4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.25. 



Our Leaflet, 



'How to Grow Best Musk Melons for Table and Sale," including Destroying Melon Louse, etc., Free to Customers 



if asked for. 



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