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DEFENDER 
Muskmelon—Defender 
This excellent melon finds a ready welcome in localities where it is known and we are sure that it is deserving 
of more general cultivation. There are now so many excellent varieties of muskmelon under cultivation that it is 
difficult even for the well informed melon fancier definitely to choose any one kind as being the best in all respects. 
A study of the various types shows that each possesses one or more good points which make it the leader in its 
class. As a fairly large midseason variety we would unhesitatingly choose Defender. 
The melons are elliptical in shape, averaging nearly seven inches in length and four and one-half inches in 
diameter, and the average weight is nearly three pounds. They are moderately ribbed and well netted, with a 
tough skin that makes them desirable for shipping. 
The flesh is of the color commonly referred to as salmon or pink or, more properly, yellowish salmon, and is 
very thick in proportion to the size of the fruit. The flesh is smooth, fine grained, without the objectionable 
stringiness of some of the coarser melons, and possesses a sweetness and delicious flavor not exceeded by even 
Hearts of Gold. 
We originated Defender at our Oakview Farm and introduced it in 1901. It is being offered also by some seeds- 
men under the name of Burrell’s Gem. 
The seed we offer is true Defender and directly bred from the original stock. There is no better to be 
had under this or any other name. (See further 
description on page 40.) Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 
14 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
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Muskmelon—Daisy 
The excellent quality and fine flavor of this melon 
make it the most desirable of the midseason sorts 
for the home garden and nearby markets. The fruits 
are as nearly round as any melon with which we are 
acquainted, very slightly ribbed, dark green with 
light, shallow netting. They are of ideal size, running 
from five to six inches in diameter and weigh from 
two and one-half to three pounds. The flesh is a 
rich deep salmon-yellow in color, smooth grained 
and the thickest of any in its class. The skin is much 
like that of the Osage and Emerald Gem butis a 
little harder and tougher and the melons stand 
handling a little better. 
The flavor is distinct, being exceptionally sweet 
and satisfying. The combination of rich color, fine 
grain, thick flesh and delightful flavor, is equaled by 
few other melonsand surpassed bynone. 
Daisy ripens five or six days later than Emerald 
Gem and Extra Early Osage and on that account is 
ideal to plant with the earlier varieties for succes- 
sion. It is vigorous in growth and very productive. 
We have spent much time and effort in bringing our 
stock of Daisy to the point where it approaches per- 
fection in uniformity of type and quality, and we 
are confident that it will make enthusiastic friends 
of allwho plant it. (See further description on page 39.) 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 14 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
Daisy 
