stokes' Salmon- Fleshed Muskmelon 



S. S. Salmon-Fleshed Muskmelon 



A HIGH-QUALITY SALMON-TINTED CANTALOUPE OF THE ROCKY FORD TYPE 



Many of our customers are finding that their markets are paying higher prices for Musi<:melons with a salmon tint than for the 

 standard green varieties. We offer this Muskmelon for the third season and are confident that the results will be fully up to those 

 of the past two seasons. The above illustration is a very satisfactory reproduction. Under certain conditions, however, the salmon 

 tint will not be so pronounced as this colored illustration, which has been taken from life. A few of our customers have complained 

 of this feature. We believe, however, that the selection offered is well set by this time, but purchasers should buy it with this under- 

 standing. Careful selection has made this melon one of the most uniform in size ever offered and one which is very strong to 

 resist disease. Its length will average around A% inches and breadth 3;<4 inches. It will mature about one week after the earliest 

 varieties, and is particularly advised for the large shipper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., l^Ib. 45 cts., lb. $1.50. 



Burrell Gem 



A melon of the Osage type, having the flavor and productiveness of the parent, but being oblong in shape instead of nearly 

 round. It will produce melons 6 to 7 inches in length and about 4^/^ inches through. The surface is fairly well netted, having cross 

 sectors of medium depth. This melon is uniform in size and thus can be crated for shipment. Burrell Gem is also a popular melon 

 for home consumption. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



Osage, or Miller's Cream 



A melon particularly desirable for the markets of the Middle West. It is also looked upon with favor by other markets where 

 a large melon finds a ready sale. Osage is nearly round, has a dark green skin; flesh is thick and ripens clear to the rind and is of 

 a rich, deep salmon color. Vines bear profusely, setting fruit close to the hill, and continuing to bear hne melons, uniform in size, 

 weighing about two pounds apiece. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



Ford hook 



This melon originated in South Jersey and since its introduction has gained a wide reputation among all classes of planters. It 

 is a salmon-fleshed melon of the Jenny Lind type, being flat, well netted and having medium-deep sectors. The flesh is thick, light 

 orange-color, and is sweet and tender to the rind. The season is early and the vines are vigorous and very prolific. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., i/4lb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



Banana 



A melon which is in some demand more as a curiosity than as a commercial variety. It is shaped like a cucumber or squash, 

 being 15 to 20 inches long and 4 to 6 inches in diameter. The flesh is salmon-color, having a delightful aroma, and the flavor is even 

 stronger than that of the Osage. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V^lb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



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