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EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN— Vegetable Seeds 



MUSKMELON 



Or Canteloupe 



J oz. for 60 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. for an acre. 

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

 hill one inch apart and three-quarters of an inch 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. 



Henderson's Early Hackensack 



Deliciously Flavored, Very Productive 



537 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 This type of Melon (once almost entirely superseded by the oval-shaped sorts) 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.; > , lb. 75c.; lb. $2.00. Transportation paid. 



Honeydew 



Fordhook 



558 "^ ne fl avor ' s ^ u l' anrt delicious, and is considerexfquite 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 same size as Rocky Ford, well pro- 

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

 25c.; Vi lb. 75c.; lb. $2.00. Transportation paid. 



English Forcing Muskmelons 



FOR CULTURE UNDER GLASS 



562 Kind 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. SOc. 

 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. SOc. Transportation paid. 



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

 Flesh deep, melting, and most excellent in flavor. Price, pkt. SOc. 

 Transportation paid. 



542 The flesh of this variety 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 eight to nine inches long and about six 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. 30c.; Vi lb. 90c.; lb. $3.00. Transportation paid. 



Emerald Gem 



C*}0 No variety 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-skinned, deep emerald-green with light stripes. 

 Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c.; V* lb. 75c.; lb. $2.00; transportation paid. 



535 THE "HENDERSON" BUSH. Radically different from any existing kind. 

 The bush character is 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 re- 

 quired. The fruit is small, but fully enual 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. SOc. Transportation paid. 



541 Hackensack. About 10 days later than Early Hackensack but attains a very 

 large size: round with flattened ends, thickly netted; green fleshed; productive; 

 extra quality. Price, pkt. 10c.: oz. 20c; V 4 lb. 60c; lb. $1.50. Transporta- 

 tion paid. 



545 Miller's Cream, or Osatfe. Medium to large, slightly oval and handsomely 

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

 oz. 20c: >/« lb. 60c; lb. SI. 75. Transportation paid. 



549 Netted Gem. A grand sort for general early use; very early, 

 productive, uniform, and finely netted; flesh rich green, deliciously 

 sweet and melting. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; ',■« lb. 60c: lb. 

 $1.50. Transportation paid. 



559 Tip Top. One of the best salmon-fleshed sorts; bears an enormous 

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

 1 ■« lb. 60c: lb. SI .50. Transportation paid. 



HENDERSON'S FAVORITE COLLECTION 

 OF DELICIOUS MUSKMELONS 



Described on this and the opposite page 



560 Rocky Ford Emerald Gem 

 Early Hackensack 



Coll. of 3 pkts. 25c., 1 oz. each, SOc. Transportation Paid 



Our Leaflet, "How to Grow Best Muskmelons." including spraying, etc, is sent Free to customers if requested. 



