DREER'S MARKET GARDENERS' WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. 



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MUSKMELOJNS 



Honey DcAV Melon. {See cut.) This melon has 

 caused a sensation among dealers iL fancy fruits and 

 vegetables. It is unlike the ordinary muskmelon, both 

 in appearance and flavor, having a hard and smooth 

 outer skin which is nearly white, turning to a lemon 

 tint when ripe. The me'ons 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 later use. A splendid shipper, 

 and when better known by the public it will be diffi- 

 cult for dealers to obtain a supply large enough to satisfy 

 their trade. Oz., 30 cts.; % lb., 85 cts ; lb., $3.00. 



Delicious Gold Lined, A very attractive musk 

 melon, which when cut, shows a gold«n 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 lib, is thickly covered with 

 a heavy grayish netting. The vines make a healthy 

 growth, are very productive, and the melon matures at 

 an early season. It is an excellent shipping melon. 

 Oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 60 cts.; lb., |2.oo. 



Rocky Ford Improved. {See cut. ) This delicious 

 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 i^ lbs. each in 

 weight, and are of most delicious flavor; flesh is 

 smooth -grained and light green color. Oz., 10 cts.; 

 X lb., 35 cts.; lb.,;$i.is. 



Netted Rock. 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 very high percentage of 

 sugar. An important feature of this melon is its 

 ability to withstand both rust and blight, as it is nearly 

 proof against either; a valuable quality for the market 

 grower. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts. ; lb., ^1.25. 



Netted Gem. Early and globular shape, uniform in 

 size; flesh light green, of very fine flavor. Oz., 10 cts ; 

 % lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.15. 



Jenny Lind. The earliest variety; netted, of small, 

 round size, excellent flavor. This is a favorite early 

 variety. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lb., 81 15. 



Extra Early Hackensack. A careful selection from I 

 the old original Hackensack Muskmelon, ready for market ten ! 

 days earlier and fruit much like the parent in shape and color I 

 of the flesh which is light-green, very thick, sweet and juicy. 

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



Montreal Market. Largest of the uulmeg varieties. 

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

 Oz., 20 cts.; X lb., SO cts ; lb., ^l 75. j 



Burrell's Gem. The skin is rather dark green and lind 

 thin, leaving a thick lining of salmon flesh, which is of a most 

 delicious sweet and juicy flavor, and fairly melts in the mouth. 

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

 Fordhook. An extra early salmon-fleshed variety which is 

 very attractive in appearance and of delicious flavor. The 

 melons are of medium size, heavily netted and thick, juicy 

 flesh. Oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb., 5l-7S. 



Hoodoo. This muskmelon is about 

 the same size as "Rocky Ford," and 

 has a delicious flavor. The rind and 

 flesh at blossom end are very firm, the 

 skin is thickly netted and the flesh a 

 rich deep orange color. Oz , 20 cts. ; 

 %Vo., 50 cts ; lb., $1.75. 

 Emerald Gem. A small very early 

 melon, form globular, skin dark green, 

 flesh salmon-colored. The quality is 

 exceptionally fine, being veiy high 

 flavored and juicy. The flesh, which 

 is thick and solid, ripens close to the 

 rind. Oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 50 cts.; 

 lb., 51.75- 

 Miller's Cream, or Osage. A 

 good variety for the main crop. The 

 fruits are round, with thick and sweet 

 salmon- colored flesh. Very productive 

 and largely grown for market. Oz. , 

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

 Tip Top. Nearly round, with shallow 

 netting; flesh deep yellow. Oz. , 20 

 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.']$. 

 Defender. A salmon-fleshed variety. 

 Fruits oval shape with slight netting. 

 Oz., 20 cts.; >4' lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



