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Eden Gem Musk Melon. 
Starting with the old Netted Gem, the Musk- 
melon growers around Rocky Ford have devel- E 
oped many useful strains of Muskmelons, includ- 
‘ing Eden Gem. This variety is almost round, a 
little longer from stem to flower end. The ribs 
are entirely absent, and the fruit regular in 
shape as an orange, is covered with a bold, well- 
defined netting. The flesh is perfect and so thick 
that it almost fills the fruit. The shipping quality 
is perfect. Price, 10c. 0z., 30c. } lb., $1.00 lb. 
Rocky Ford Musk Melon. 
Henderson’s Superior Strain. 
A great improvement over the old Netted 
Gem from which it originated. The fruits are 
roundish oval in form, with shallow ribs, and 
densely netted. The flesh is thick, of fine tex- 
ture, rich green in color, and of excellent flavor. 
(See cut). Price, 10c. oz., 25c. % lb., 70c. lb., 
(25 lb. lots, 65c.) 
The Burrell Gem Musk Melon. 
The Famous Red Fleshed Musk Melon. 
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 ex- 
tremely vigorous, it is very productive and a ready seller. 
(See cut.) Price, 10c. 0z., 30c. 4 lb., $1.00 lb. 
Henderson’s Sweetmeat Musk Melon. 
A new variety of great promise. The fruits are about six 
inches in diameter, slightly flattened. The ribs are not deep 
and the whole fruit is strongly netted. The flesh is green, very 
Ea Oe and of excellent flavor. Price, 10c. pkt., 75c. 0z., $2.50 iIb., 
Henderson's Early Hackensack. 
A large green-fleshed variety, round, but depressed from stem 
to 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, and are produced in abundance. 
Price, 10c. 0z., 30c. + 1b., $1.00 Ib. . 
eh. Genie Rocky Foro 
“Tom Watson” Watermelon. 
This seems to be the ideal Watermelon, as it is a good shipper, 
and is perfect in quality. It is gaining in esteem in the South, 
because it can be shipped long distances with safety, the mar- 
ket seeks it because of its delicious quality. The rind is thick, 
tough, and dark green in color. The flesh is rich dark red, of fine 
texture, and very solid. The vines are vigorous, and bear an 
abundant crop. (Seecut.) Price, 10c. oz., 25c. + lb., 70c. lb. 
Cole's Early VVatermelon. 
The best variety to grow where the season is short. The fruits 
are small, but are produced in abundance. They area little longer 
than round, the skin strongly mottled, and the flavor is excellent. 
Price, 10c. oz., 25c. { lb., 70c. lb. 
For our Complete List. of Water Melons see page 30. 
FOR OUR COMPLETE LIST OF MUSK MELONS, 16 VARIETIES, SEE PAGE 29. 
