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MUSKMELON 



or Canteloupe 



1 oz. for 60 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. for a i acre. 

 CULTURE. — Plant in hills about four feel apart. Plant eight or ten seeds in each 

 hill one inch apart and three-quarters of an onch deep about the middle of May for 

 latitude of New York, for south earlier, for further north later, and thin out all but 

 three or four of the seedlings. 



537 



Henderson's Early Hackensack 



Deliciously Flavored, Very Productive 



A large green-fleshed variety, round, slightly flattened from the stem to the 

 blossom end. very deeply and broadly ribbed, with bold, strongly defined 

 netting. The flesh is very thick, rich in appearance and delightful in flavor. This 

 type of Melon (once almost entirely superseded by the oval-shaped sorts) is rapidly 

 coming into favor again. 



It is a selection which we originated from the famous Hackensack many years 

 ago, and is well worthy of more extensive cultivation. The fruits are not so large 

 as the older sort, but weigh from 5 to 6 lbs. each. It is fit for use immediately after 

 the very early sorts. (See illustration.) Price, pkt. 15c ; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 75c; 

 lb $2 00. Transportation paid. 



Honeydew 



Fordhook 



CEO The flavor is -full and delicious, and is considered quite equal to 

 that of the Emerald Gem. 



The flesh is the color of the rind of a well-colored orange and is solid 

 and firm. The vines of Fordhook are vigorous and healthy and the fruits 

 begin to set close to the hill and keep on outwards to the end of the vine 

 all the season. 



The Melons are ribbed and the sames ize as Rocky Ford, well protected 

 by a heavy netting. (See illustration.) Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % lb. 

 75c ; lb. $2.00. Transportation paid. 



English Forcing Muskmelons 



For Culture Under Glass 



562 King George. A very distinct scarlet-fleshed Melon, skin buff- 

 yellow, finely and evenly netted, and the seed cavity very small. 



The fruits often weigh 5 to 8 lbs., and the flavor is so rich that it cannot 

 fail to be appreciated. Very suitable for cultivation under slightly 

 cooler treatment than is necessary for many Melons. Price, pkt. 50c. 

 Transportation paid. 



563 Ringleader. Fruit above the average size, beautifully netted over 

 the entire surface. Flesh pale green, extremely thick, with a most 



delicious flavor. The plant ripens very early, and does well in frames 

 Price, pkt. 50c. Transportation paid. 



564 Universal. Fruits large, with an attractive yellow skin, boldly 

 netted. Flesh deep, melting, and most excellent in flavor. Price, 



pkt. 50c Transportation paid. 



542 Tne ^ es ^ 1 °* tn ' s va! "i e ty is green verging on creamy yellow in color, thick 

 and succulent, with a very small seed cavity. It is a remarkably sweet 

 Melon and has a flavor peculiarly its own; quite distinct from all other varieties. 



The fruits measure 8 to 9 inches long and about 6 inches in thickness, are light 

 cream in color, and almost entirely devoid of netting. The Melons should be 

 allowed to ripen thoroughly before serving. Honeydew is grown principally in 

 California and Colorado for shipment to northern markets. Price, pkt. 15c. ; 

 oz 35c; H lb $1.00; lb. $3.00 Transportation paid 



Emerald Gem 



539 ^° var "ety surpasses this for flavor; the thick salmon-colored flesh is 

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

 bearing; fruits small, smooth-sk nned. deep emerald-green with light stripes. 

 Price, pkt. 10c. ; oz. 25c ; Ji lb. 75c ; lb. $2.00. Transportation paid. 



The "Henderson" Bush 



C9C Radically different from any existing kind. The bush character is attained 

 attained by a shortening of the stem between the joints. There are just, as 

 many leaves on the plant as on other kinds, but these grow so compactly that the 

 plant can be grown on one-half the space usually required. The fruit is small, but 

 fully equal in quality to the old and justly esteemed Netted Gem, which is noted 

 for its flavor. They are produced in abundance. Price, pkt. 15c; 4 pkts. 50c. 

 Transportation paid. 



Miller's Cream or Orange 



CXC Medium to large, slightly oval and handsomely netted; flesh 

 rich salmon, deep, firm, sweet and melting. Price, pkt. 10c ; 

 20c; Vi lb 60c; lb. $1.75. Transportation paid. 



Tip Top 



5S9 



One of the best salmon-fleshed sorts; bears an enormous crop of 

 large fruits of delicious quality. Price, pkt. 10c. ; oz. 20c ; 

 lb. 60c. ; lb. $1.50. Transportation paid. 



HENDERSON'S FAVORITE COLLECTION 

 OF DELICIOUS MUSKMELONS 



Described on this and the next page 



560 Rocky Ford Emerald Gem 



Early Hackensack 

 Coll. of 3 pkts. 25c, 1 oz. each, 50c. Transportation paid. 



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