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ilia predominating-. The average size of 

 the melon is six inches in diameter and 

 seven to eig-ht inches in length, weighs 

 five to six pounds. The skin is smooth 

 with an occasional net, is a creamy yel- 

 low when ripe. The flesh is an emerald 

 green, very thick, melting, and fine grained, 

 can be eaten to the extreme rind. Packet, 

 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 25c.; 14 lb., 80c.; lb., 

 $2.75, postpaid. 



Emerald Gem. 



EMERAIiD GEM. — A medium sized 

 melon, almost round, of good quality, the 

 skin is green and smooth; flesh salmon, fine 

 grained and thick. A good variety. Pack- 

 et, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 14 11)m 50c.; lb., 

 $1.50, postpaid. 



Steckler's New Pink Flesb Kockyford. 



STECKZiEB'S NHW PIITE PIiESH 



BOCKYFOBD. — The most exacting will be 

 satisfied by the delicious quality, while 

 its appearance exhibits all the refinement 

 of form, color, and netting so necessary to 

 a good Melon. In appearance it is very 

 similar to the rounder types of Rocks'^ford. 

 The netting is bold and well defined, which 

 adds greatly to its appearance. The gen- 

 eral color is soft russet-green. The ribs 

 are faintly lined with a lighter shade and 

 slightly depressed, giving an even surface 

 to the fruit, which greatly enhances its 

 appearance. It is about 5 inches in dia- 

 meter, weighing about 2 to 2^^ lbs. The 

 shape is oval. Its remarkable deep flesh, 

 combined with the smallest possible seed 

 cavity, give it the maximum of luscious 

 flesh of fine texture. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; 

 oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 60c.; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 



Persian or Cassaba. 



PERSIAN- OB CASSABA.— The seed 

 should be sown late in the Spring, after 

 all danger of frost is over on moist sandy 

 loam. Do not pick until the light streaks 

 become quite yellow. Stow away so they 

 do not touch each other in a cool, dark 

 place. When the rind becomes slightly 

 softened and moist they are ready to eat. 

 Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 20c.; V4 11>'f 60c.; 

 lb., $2.00, postpaid. 



Osag-e. 



OSAGB. — This variety has secured a 

 quick and wonderful reputation from its 

 peculiar luscious, spicy flavor and good 

 shipping qualities. It is of egg shape, skin 

 very thin, of dark green color and slightly 

 netted; the flesh is of salmon color. 

 Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 50c.; 

 lb., $1.50, postpaid. 



BOCKTFOBD OB HABT'S VICTOB.— 

 Undoubtedly the best extra early, small, 

 round, green fleshed melon in cultivation, 

 nearly perfect globe in shape. Remarkably 

 uniform in size, weighing from I14 to 1% 

 pounds. Very thick netted with thin rind. 

 Skin green and heavily ribbed; flesh light 



