GARDEN MANUAL FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. S7 
Frotscher’s New Or- 
leans Market. AJ3'#¢ 
species of 
the citron kind, extensively 
grown forthis market. Itis very 
roughly netted and of luscious 
flavor; different altogether from 
the Northern Netted Citron, 
which is earlier but not so fine in 
flavor, and not half the size of the 
variety grown here. The New 
Orleans Market cannot be ex- 
celled by any other veriety in the 
world. Ina favorable season it is 
a perfect gem. It has been tried 
alongside of varieties praised in 
the North. such as are brought 
out every year, but none of them 
could compare with the New Or- 
leans Market. If the best and 
earliest specimens are selected 
for seed, in three or four years 
the fruit will be large and fine. 
This splendid 
Paul Rose. melon is one of 
the very best varieties for either 
home use or the market that has 
been introduced for many years. 
It hasa firmness of rind and struc- 
ture of flesh peculiarly its own, 
superior in this respect to anv 
other melon in existence, surpass- 
ing all other varieties as a shipper 
and along keeper; hasavery small 
seed cavity, deep orange colored 
flesh, and is of very uniform 
Frotscher’s New Orleans Market. shape, average diameter of about 
five inches. 
derful reputation from its peculiar luscious, 
spicy flavor and good shipping qualities. Itis of erg 
shape, skin very thin, of dark green color, and slightly 
netted; the flesh is of salmon color, remarkably sweet. iS 
and agreat point of merit is, that nomatter what size ZA Ag on 
_ the melons are, they are always sweet anddelicious. It 4 ; 
is very productive, a good keeper, and will stand ship- 
ing better than any other sort. . 
Persian or Cassaba A great acquisition, and 
destined to become a 
standard vegetable just as much soas potatoes or Onions. 
The seed. should be sown late in the spring, alter 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 inacool, dark 
place. When the rind becomes slightly softened and 
moist they are ready to eat. Some of the melons will 
actually keep until February. The seed cavity is small 
and the flesh thick, of fine texture and juicy and pala- 
table to within one-quarter inch of theskin. The flavor 
is delicious—almost impossible to describe to do it full 
justice. Thereis a decided flavor of pineapple as well 
asthe best known mild musk melon. It isan oblong 
fruit about twelve inches long; the skin is smooth and 
mottled dark green and yellow, 
Osage. This variety has secured a quick and won- 
Preserving Citron. This fruit resembles 
the average sized 
water melon, of a light green color, which is coated 
over with a white substance like flour, that is easily 
rubbed off. Itis used for preserving and makizug pies 
and sauces. 
Long Island Beauty. rok asi tcp | every melon produced, whether big or little, early 
tieties, is very early, of good size, green flesh | or late, is a good one; sweet, juicy, finest flavor, firm 
roughly felted. aid of lisciate Hacoc. Besides being (but not hard) fleshed, and eatable to the outside 
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the most beautiful it is also earliest of all. coating. Its appearance on the market is very at- 
E c if k tractive—sells on sight. 
Ti To This splendid melon has “held its 
Pp : p- own” during the past dozen years E ld Cc A medium size melon which 
or more with all introductions in the melon line. | mera em. originated in Michigan, is 
and no melon of which we have any knowledge | almost round, of good quality, the skin is green and 
compares with it in uniformly good eating qualities. | smooth: flesh salmon, fine grained and thick. A 
The testimony of all who have used Tip Top isthat | good variety. 
Hammers and Anvils for Beating French Blades. 
