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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



MUSK MELON-Continued 



ORANGE FLESHED VARIETIES 



»-, I J i^ Fruit small to medium 



limerala Viem size, globular or slightly 

 flattened at the ends, only sUghtly netted 

 and ribbed. Skin deep green while young, 

 becoming slightly tinged with yellow as the 

 fruit matures; flesh deep salmon-yellow, 

 thick, ripening close to the rind and exceed- 

 ingly high flavored. This splendid variety has 

 steadily grown in popular favor and in many 

 large markets leads all other kinds on ac- 

 count of its sweetness and convenient size. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; ^ Lb. 60c; 

 Lb. $1.75 



T. rp" This very productive melon is of 



ip i op large size, nearly round, slightly 

 ribbed and fairly Avell covered with shallow 

 netting. The flesh is deep yellow in color and 

 of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 

 2 Oz. 35c; H Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 



Q . Vines hardy and productive; 



iburprise fruit medium to large size, oval, 

 deeply ribbed, covered with slight patches 

 of netting: skin light yellow when mature. 

 Flesh deep salmon color; very rich and highly 

 flavored. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 ^Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Er- 1 r\ Fully a week 



Xtra tarly Usage earlier than the 

 Osage, fruits a little smaller, more nearly 

 round and the netting extends over more of 

 the surface. These very desirable features, 

 combined with the thick, deep salmon colored 

 flesh and small seed cavity characteristic of 

 the Osage, make this melon deserving of a place in 

 every home and market garden. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 

 2 Oz. 35c; \ Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 

 -^ , r> 1 D ^ yellow fleshed sort of 



retOSkey, or raUl KOSe suitable size for a bas- 

 ket melon and of the finest quality. Fruit oval, about five 

 inches in diameter and in general appearance much like 

 the Netted Gem, but a little larger. Flesh orange colored, 

 highly flavored, very thick, firm and sweet. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 

 . , . 1 -p This is an orange fleshed Netted Gem 



Admiral logo or Rocky Ford. We have developed 

 in the Admiral Togo a small musk melon with the very 

 thick, orange flesh and splendid quaUty of the Defender 

 and possessing the characteristic netting, shape, size and 

 shipping quality of Netted Gem or Rocky Ford. Combin- 

 ing all the good qualities of these two fine varieties we be- 

 lieve the Admiral Togo is an ideal table and basket melon. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 



Hoodoo 



Extra Early Osage 



Hoodoo 



A new orange fleshed variety, ideal as a ship- 

 ping melon and of the very finest quality. 

 Vine vigorous, remarkably blight resisting and very pro- 

 ductive. Fruits small and of uniform size. Netting ex- 

 ceptionally fine and dense, extending practically over the 

 entire surface. Rind thin yet very firm, so that the 

 melons arrive in perfect condition in distant markets. 

 Flesh very thick, firm, highly colored, of fine texture and 

 delicious flavor. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; H Lb. 60c; 

 Lb. $1.75 

 PI £ J This is one of the very best yellow fleshed 



Uerenaer sorts and in some respects is far superior to 

 any of this class. The fruit is medium sized, oval in 

 shape, slightly ribbed, covered with gray netting. The 

 flesh is firm, fine grained, rich, deep yellow, darker than 

 that of the Osage and of higher flavor. The flesh extends 

 to the rind and retains its color and quality quite to the 

 outer shell which, though thin, is very hard and flrm so 

 that one can remove the edible portion with a spoon, leav- 

 ing a rind no thicker than that of an orange. The vine is 

 vigorous and very productive. The fruit 

 because of the hard, firm rind, keeps and 

 bears shipment remarkably well. This splen- 

 did variety was originated and introduced by 

 us in 1901 and we have taken pride in main- 

 taining our stocks in the highest state of 

 purity and excellence. We believe it to be 

 identical with the melon introduced three 

 years ago and sold largely as Burrell's Gem. 

 Pkt. 5c; dz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ^ Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



r\ t A Fruit medium 



Usage, or Improved to large sized, 



Mi11**r*« CTf>^i\rr\ o^^^' slightly ribbed; 



iviiiier s i^ream ^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^ ^oior, 



covered more or less with shallow netting. 

 The flesh is deep salmon color and very thick, 

 there being but a slight cavity in the center 

 of even the largest fruit. A favorite variety 

 for the later markets, as there is always a 

 considerable demand for it from the res- 

 taurants and hotels, where its excellent 

 qualities are highly appreciated. We have 

 taken a great deal of pains to develop the 

 thick, deep, rich colored and finely flavored 

 flesh of this sort, and careful comparisons on 

 our trial grounds prove it to be unequalled, 

 even by "special selected seed" offered at 

 very high prices. Pkt. 5c;Oz.20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 

 ^Lij. 60c; Lb. $1.75 



Mr^ ,. , n • 1 This late variety is 

 cCotter S rride the result of long 

 continued skillful breeding and selection, 

 with the purpose of securing a very large 

 melon of spherical shape, with flesh of fine 

 grain and high quality. The fruit is very 

 large, nearly round, moderately ribbed, dark 

 green in color, partially covered with gray 

 netting; orange-red, verv thick, sweet and of 

 fine flavor. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 ^Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



