DREER'S MARKET GARDENERS' WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. 



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M VSKMEL ONS— Ger, Canatulpe. 



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 five 

 inches in length and about I ^ lbs. each in 

 weight, and are of most delicious flavor ; 

 flesh is smooth -grained and light green color. 

 Oz., locts. ; X lb., 25 cts.; lb.,8octs. 



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 higher percentage of 

 sugar than any other variety. A most im- 

 portant feature of this melon is its ability 

 to withstand rust and blight, so much so 

 that it is nearly proof from either. Oz., 

 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Jenny Lind. The earliest variety ; 

 netted, of small, round size, excellent flavor. 

 Vines not large but very productive. Oz., 

 10 cts.; ]^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



Delicious Gold Lined. A very attractive muskmelon, 

 which when cut, shows a golden 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 rib, 

 !5 thickly covered with a heavy grayish netting. Like other 

 muskmelons of its character, it is very productive, but more 

 uniform in size and shape, which are well suited for crating 

 and shipping. "Delicious Gold Lined" is a thoroughbred in 

 every sense of the word and will please all who plant it. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., I1.25. 



Netted Gem. One of the earliest small Melons. Globular 

 shape, uniform in size; flesh light green of very fine flavor. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; ]^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



Cassabah. A large, oblong Melon; green flesh, prolific and 

 of delicious quality. This is the largest variety of muskmelon. 

 Oz., 20 cts.; X l^^M 5° cts.; lb., $\.^^■ 



Extra Early Hackensack. A careful selection from 

 the Hackensack, ready for market ten days earlier and fruit 

 much like the parent in shape and color of the flesh, which is 

 light-green, very thick, sweet and juicy. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ 

 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



Montreal Market. Largest of the nutmeg varieties; 

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

 nearly round, heavily ribbed and thickly netted. It can be 

 grown on almost any soil with ordinary fertilizing and cul - 

 tivating. Oz., 10 cts. ; )^ lb., 30 cts. ; lb., $1.00. 



Hoodoo. ( See cut. ) This muskmelon is about the same 

 size as "Rocky Ford," and has a delicious flavor. The skin 

 is thickly netted and flesh a rich deep orange color. It is very 

 solid and a good shipper. Oz., 10 cts.; ]^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., 

 $1.00. 



Emerald Gem. A small very early 

 melon, form globular ; flesh salmon-col- 

 oted. The flavor is exceptionally fine, 

 flesh solid and thick, skin dark green. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., |i.oo. 



Barren's Gem. Similar in size and 

 shape to Rocky Ford, but beautiful dark 

 salmon or orange flesh. The melons 

 grow to a desirable size, are slightly 

 ribbed and closely netted. Skin is 

 thin, flesh deep and of delicious flavor. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; ]l lb., 30 cts.; lb., ;SSl.oo. 



Miller's Cream, or Osage. Large 

 size and delicious flavor. The fruits are 

 round, with light green, netted skin, and 

 sweet, thick salmon-colored flesh. Oz. , 

 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., ;gl.0O. 



Defender. A salmon-fleshed variety, 

 medium size and of excellent flavor. The 

 fruits are oval in shape, slightly ribbed 

 and are covered with a slight netting. 

 The flesh is firm and fine grained. Oz. , 

 10 cts.; 3^ lb. , 30 cts. ; lb., Jl-OO. 



Admiral Togo. An excellent salmon- 

 fleshed muskmelon which grows to a nice 

 size for serving in halves. Oz. , 10 els ; 

 '4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



FORCING 



VARIZTIES. 



Blenheim Orange. A favorite 

 variety, scarlet flesh. Pkt., 15 cts. 



Windsor Castle. Green flesh, de- 

 licious flavor. Pkt., 15 cts. 



