DREERS MARKET GARDENERS' WHOLESALE PRICE LIST 



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MUSKMELONS 



EARL.Y KNIGHT, OR SWEET AIR. (See 



cut.) Sometimes called "Maryland" be- 

 cause of its having originated in that 

 State. Earlier than Rocky Ford and 

 more oval in shape, -with thicker netting 

 and of a larger size. The vines produce 

 a number of fruits which lie close to the 

 center of the hill; skin deep green, turn- 

 ing to golden when ripe; flesh bright 

 green blending to light pink near the 

 center. Oz., 10 ct.s.; V4, lb., 40 cts.; lb., 

 - $1.25. 



UELiICIOUS GOLD LIIVED. 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. 

 It stands shipping very well and is also a 

 good variety to grow for local markets. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 50 cts.; lb., igl.75. 



ROCKY FORI} IMPROVED. The melons 

 average about five inches in length and 

 are of delicious flavor, flesh is smooth- 

 grained and light green color. Oz., 10 

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



JENNY LIND. The earliest variety; small 

 size and excellent flavor. Oz., 10 cts.; 

 Vi lb., 30 cts.; lb., .51.00. 



NETTED ROCK. About same size as 

 "Rocky Ford," but more heavily netted. 

 The flesh is green, thick and sweet; 

 vines healthy and withstand disease. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



NETTED GEM. Light green, tinged with 

 yellow, and of flne flavor. Oz., 10 cts.; 

 % lb., .W cts.; lb., .151.00. 



EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. A care- 

 ful selection from the original Hacken- 

 sack. Flesh light-green, very thick, 

 sweet and juicy. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 

 cts.; lb., .$1.25. 



MONTREAL MARKET. Largest of the 

 nutmeg varieties. Flesh is green; qual- 

 ity good. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; 

 lb., .$1.75. 



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HONEY DEW MELON. 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 use late in the fall. Oz., 15 

 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., .$1.25. 



HOODOO. (See cut.) This muskmelon 

 is about the same size as "Rocky 

 Ford.". The skin is thickly netted 

 and flesh a rich deep orange color. 

 It is very solid and a good shipper. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., .$1.25. 



BLRRELL'S GEM. Similar in size 

 and shape to Rocky Ford, but 

 beautiful dark salmon or orange 

 flesh. The melons are slightly 

 ribbed and closely netted. Skin is 

 thin, flesh deep and of delicious 

 flavor. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb., .$1.25. 



FORDHOOK. An early salmon- 

 fleshed variety of delicious flavor. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; i/i lb., 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



EMERALD GEM. A small early 

 melon, flesh salmon colored. Oz., 

 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., .$1.25. 



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., 15 

 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



DEFENDER. A salmon-fleshed 



variety, medium size and of excel- 

 lent flavor. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 

 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



TIP TOP. Medium in size and nearly 

 round. The skin has a shallow 

 netting, and the flesh is yellow. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; »4 lb., 40 cts.; lb.. ,$1.25. 



