DREER'S MARKET GARDENERS' WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. 



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MUSKMELONS—Ger. lUelone. 



Rocky Ford Improved. This deli- 

 cious 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 five 



inches in length and about l }4 lbs. each in 



weight, and are of most delicious flavor ; 



flesh is smooth -grained and light green color. 



Oz., lo cts. ; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 

 Netted Hock. 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, containing a higher percentage of 



sugar than any other variety. A most im- 

 portant feature of this melon is its ability 



to withstand rust and blight, so much so 



that it is nearly proof from either. Oz., 



10 cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts. ; lb., ^l.oo. 

 tTenny Liind. The earliest variety ; 



netted, of small, round size, excellent flavor. 



Vines not large but very productive. Oz. , 



10 cts. ; )4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 

 Netted G-em. Globular shape, uniform 



in size and very early. Flesh light green 



and of fine flavor. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 



cts.; lb., 80 cts. 

 OilSSabata. A large, oblong Melon; green 



flesh, prolific and of delicious quality. This 



is the largest variety of muskmelon. Oz. , 



20 cts.; X lb., 50 cts.; lb., ^1.75. 



Delicious Gold Liined. ( See cut. ) A 



very attractive 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. Like other muskmelons of its character, it is 

 very productive, but more uniform in size and shape, which 

 are well suited for crating and shipping. "Delicious Gold 

 Lined" is a thoroughbred in every sense of the word and will 

 please all whoplantit. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.;lb., $1.25. 



^OLD Lined MUS 



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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. 

 Montreal Market. Largest of the nutmeg varieties; 

 uniform in shape; netted; flesh green; quality good. Melons 

 nearly round, heavily ribbed and thickly netted. Oz., 10 

 cts.; % lb., 30 cts ; lb., J I 00. 



Hoodoo. i^See cut.^ 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 , I o cts. ; ^ lb. , 30 cts. ; lb. , 

 ;j!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.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $l.co. 

 Burrell's Gem. Similar in size and 

 shape to Rocky Ford, but beautiful dark 

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

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

 Miller's Cream, or Osage. Large 

 size and delicious flavor. The fruits are 

 round, with light green, netted skin, and 

 sweet, thick salmon colored flesh. Oz. , 

 10 cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., |Sl.0O. 

 Tip Top. Nearly round, with shallow 

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

 '^)i lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 Fordhook. Extra early, medium size 



10 cts.; 



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with thick salmon flesh. Oz 

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



Defender. 



Fruits oval 

 Oz., 10 cts. 



A salmon-fleshed 

 shape with slight 

 ; "4: lb., 30 cts.; lb. 



variety, 

 netting. 

 , $1.00. 



rORCING 



VARIETIES. 



Blenheim Orange. A favorite 

 variety, scarlet flesh. Pkt., 15 cts. 



Windsor Castle. Green flesh, de- 

 licious flavor. Pkt., 15 cts. 



