DREER'S MARKET GARDENERS' WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. 



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MUSKMELONS^Ger, Melone. 



Honey Dew MelOD. [See cut.) This melon has 

 caused a sensation among dealers in fancy fruits and 

 vegetables. It is unlike the ordinary muskmelon, both 

 in appearance and flavor, having a hard and smooth 

 outer skin which is nearly virhite, turning to a lemon 

 tint when ripe. The melons are large, round to oval, 

 thick-meated, green flesh and of a rich honey-like flavor, 

 luscious and juicy It is an excellent keeper and fruits 

 may be laid away for later use. A splendid shipper, 

 and when better known by the public it will be diffi- 

 cult for dealers to obtain a supply large enough to satisfy 

 their trade. Oz., 40 cts.; i^ lb., ;gl.2S; lb., I4.50. 



Rocky Ford LmpTOved. This delicious melon 

 has been improved at Rocky Ford, Colorado, a section 

 noted for fine muskmelons, and from this point they 

 have been shipped to every city in the United States. 

 The melons average about I yi lbs. each in weight, and 

 are of most delicious flavor; flesh is smooth -grained 



and light green color, 

 lb., 80 cts. 



Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; 



Netted Rock. A distinct variety, about the same 

 size as "Rocky Ford," but more heavily netted. The 

 seed cavity is small, and the flesh, which is green, is 

 thick and sweet. Oz., locts. ; % lb., 30 cts. ;lb. ,;JSl.oo. 



Jenny Lind. The earliest variety; netted, of small, 

 round size, excellent flavor. This is a favorite early 

 variety. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



Netted Gem. Early and globular shape, uniform in 

 size; flesh light green, of very fine flavor. Oz.,Iocts. ; 

 •^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



Extra Early Hackensack. A careful selection 

 from the Hackensack, ready for market ten days earlier 

 and fruit much like the parent in shape and color of 

 the flesh which is light-green, very thick, sweet and 

 juicy. Oz., 10. cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



Delicious Gold Lined. {See cut. ) A very attrac- 

 tive muskmelon, which when cut, shows a golden tint 

 to the lining of seed cavity, but the flesh is green, very 

 sweet and juicy. The size is medium, nearly round, 

 and skin which shows very little rib, is thickly covered 

 with a heavy grayish netting. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 

 40 cts.; It)., #[.25. 



Montreal Market. Largest of nut- 

 meg varieties; uniform in shape; netted; 

 flesh green; quality good. Oz.,Iocts.; 

 % lb., 30 cts ; lb., ii.oo. 



Hoodoo. This muskmelon is about the 

 same size as "Rocky Ford," and has a 

 delicious flavor. The skin is thickly 

 netted and flesh a rich deep orange color. 

 Oz , 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts. ; lb., ;?I.oo. 



Emerald Gem. A small very early 

 melon, form globular ; flesh salmon-col- 

 ored. The flavor is exceptionally fine, 

 flesh solid and thick, skin dark green. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; }i lb., 30 cts.; lb., |l.oo. 



Burrell'S Gem. Similar in size and 

 shape to Rocky Ford, but beautiful dark 

 salmon or orange flesh. Oz., 10 cts.; 

 ^i lb., 30 cts.; lb., gl.oo. 



Miller's Cream, or Osag-e. The 

 fruits are round, with thick and sweet 

 salmon-colored flesh. Oz. , 10 cts. ; ^ 

 lb., 30 cts.; lb., ;jSl.oo. 



Tip Top. Nearly round, with shallow 

 netting; flesh deep yellow. Oz., 10 cts. ; 

 X lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Fordhook. Extra early, medium size 

 with thick salmon flesh. Oz., 10 cts. ; 

 14; lb., 30 cts.; lb., ;fi.oo. 



Defender. A salmon-fleshed variety. 

 Fruits oval shapf with slight netting. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Forcing Muskmelons. Blenheim 

 Orange and Windsor Castle, each at 15 

 cts. per packet. 



