From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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M uskmelon or Canteloupe-contd 

 Hale's Best 



546 "Hale's Best" Cantaloupe is a new salmon-fleshed 

 type similar to Rocky 'Ford. It is oval in shape, 

 slightly ribbed, well netted and grows larger than ordinary 

 Rocky Ford. Hale's Best is also several days earlier in 

 ripening, is very attractive in appearance, as our photo- 

 graph shows, and the thick salmon-colored flesh is exceed- 

 ingly sweet in flavor. 



The seed cavity is also comparatively small and it is 

 a very popular variety with shippers and growers for the 

 market. (See illustration.) Price, pkt. 15c.; oz. 30c.; 

 Vi lb. 90c.; lb. $3.00; transportation paid. 



HENDERSONS "DELICIOUS" 



Rocky Ford 



CCy This newer type is more rounded, the rib 

 less prominent, and the outer surface of 

 the fruit is densely covered with delicate lace- 

 like netting. The quality and rich aromatic 

 flavor have also been greatly improved. The 

 flesh is green, with a suggestion of pink at the 

 seed cavity, which is peculiarly attractive. It is 

 beautiful in appearance, delightful in flavor, and 

 a general favorite with all. It is safe to say that 

 no Melon has ever come into the New York mar- 

 kets which has sold so readily and at such high 

 prices as the delicious Rocky Ford, often to the 

 exclusion of other varieties. (See illustration.) 

 Price, pkt. 10c; oz.20c.; Vi lb. 60c.; lb. $1.75; 

 transportation paid. 



Lake Champlain 



544 l- a k e Champlain. An extremely early 

 and productive sort. The plant possesses 

 an unusuallyvvigorous constitution and the fruits set freely 

 under the most adverse weather conditions. They are 

 medium in size, round with flattened ends. The deli- 

 riously sweet flesh is of a deep rich golden color. Price, 

 pkt. 15c. ; oz. 30c.; Vi lb. 90c.; lb. $3.00; transporta- 

 tion paid. 



Hearts of Gold 



540 Undoubtedly the best of the red or orange-fleshed vari- 

 eties. The Melons are medium in size, but present a very 

 fine appearance, the rind being very firm and closely netted, 

 each vein appearing as if highly embossed on the surface. The 

 flesh is a rich deep orange-scarlet in color, very fine grained and 

 deliriously sweet. (See illustration.) Price, pkt. 15c.; oz. 30c.; 

 Vi lb. 90c; lb. $3.00; transportation paid. 



The Blirrell Gem, Red-Fleshed Rocky Ford 



CCC This red-fleshed Cantaloupe is ideal for either the home 

 garden or for market. The fruits average 6 inches in 

 length, \ l /-2 inches through, and weigh about 2 lbs. each. The 

 flesh of red-orange is very thick, fine grained and deliriously rich 

 and spicy in flavor. Seed cavity remarkably small; the rind is 

 thin but tough. Color, green, closely interlaced with gray- 

 netting; ribs well arched. The vines are healthy, vigorous and 

 very productive. Price, pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; Vi lb. 75c.; lb. 

 $2.00; transportation paid. 



Sweet Air 



eeg This is a money-maker for the planter. It is oval in 

 shape, only slightly ribbed, but very deeply netted. 

 The golden hue of the skin gives it a very attractive appear- 

 ance and the thick green flesh is delirious in flavor. Pkt. 15c.; 

 oz. 30c; ', lb. 90c; lb. $3.00; transportation paid. 



Better. Larger and More Luscious Melons will be produced if your soil is enriched with Henderson's Garden Fertilizer. (See page 201 .) 



