WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



Vegetable Seeds — 53 



Bowman's New Gold Coin Muskmelon 



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BOWMAN'S NEW GOLD COIN MUSKMELON. 



(Salmon flesh.) Gold Coin first offered In 1906; 

 was first called to my attention by Mr. T. Greiner, 

 the Garden Editor of The Practical Farmer, a weekly 

 agricultural journal, that 1 really think has done 

 more for the benefit of American horticulture and 

 agriculture than any other publication in this 

 country. Mr. Bowman discovered this melon ten 

 years ago, in a patch of Emerald Gem, on his 

 grounds In Niagara County, New York. It Is sup- 

 posed to be a cross between that variety and Anne 

 Arundel or Acme. Careful selection of seed has 

 brought it to Its present perfection. The following 

 is Mr. Bowman's description of It: "My melon is 

 earlier than the Paul Rose by 10 days. It is two or 

 three times as large, and a great deal more netted, 

 of lighter skin, wider ribbed, of deeper flesh and 

 better quality. It also yields twice as many bushels 

 to the acre. The specimens run from round to ob- 

 long, often both on the same vine, some of the speci- 

 mens weighing 6 to 7 pounds. Paul Rose, Miller's 

 Cream, or any other melon I ever saw, is not to be 

 compared with it in quality or general value." 



In Gold Coin I consider 1 have found what we have 

 all along been looking for, a melon equal to the 

 Emerald Gem in quality, and a better shipper. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; ^ pound, 

 40 cents; pound, $1.25. 



375 Montreal 



(Green flesh.) This celebrated melon is In uni- 

 versal esteem. It is of large size and delicious, 

 melting flavor. The skin is green and the flesh is 

 light green in color. The shape and markings 

 are shown in the engraving. A weight of 20 to 25 

 pounds is not rare, and a weight of S9J4 pounds is 

 on record. The vine is prolific. The melon is a 

 prime market sort and a good shipper. The best 

 seed comes from the neighborhood of Montreal, 

 and my stock is the true Canadian. 



Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; ]4 lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00. 



377 Hackensack 



(Green flesh.) Also called Turk's Cap. A boun- 

 tiful ylelder and one of the most extensively 

 grown of all muskmelons. It Is a large, round 

 variety, flattened at the ends and well ribbed. 

 The skin is deeply netted. The flesh is green, 

 inclining toward yellow at the centre, and of delicious flavor. The vine is a strong 

 grower, and is very productive, and for this reason has been in high favor with market 

 gardeners for many years. A great favorite in the New York market where it sells 

 readily. A first rate shipper. One of the best main crop sorts. 



Paclcet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. 



HACKENSACK MUSKMELON. 



378 Bay View or Sweet Home 



MONTREAL MUSKMELON. 



(Green flesh.) The shape and external characteristics of this variety are shown in 

 the Illustration. The flesh is light green. It is a very large and productive sort, often 

 attaining a weight of 12 to 15 pounds, and capable of growing even larger under high 

 cultivation. Remains flrm a long time after ripening. It is a good shipper and one of 

 the best large melons for exhibitions or fairs. 



Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; J^ pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. 



381 Early Nutmeg 



(Green flesh.) This good standard variety is often 

 called Early Green Nutmeg. Fruit of a medium size, 

 very rich, melting, and of exquisite flavor; flesh light 

 green. The skin is a deep green deeply ribbed and fine- 

 ly netted. It is a productive sort. Largely grown by 

 market gardeners, who hold it in high esteem. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



382 Maule's Prize Jemiy Lind 



(Green flesh.) This is the earliest of the green fleshed 

 sorts, and one of the sweetest. It is round or flattened, 

 as shown in the illustration. In size it Is small, being 

 from 3 to 5 inches in diameter. It is used in enormous 

 quantities in the Eastern cities and at the seashore 

 resorts. The vines are very proliflc, and culture profit- 

 able. My strain of the seed is the best. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



BAY VIEW OR SWEET HOME MUSKMELON. 



383 Banana 



(Orange flesh.) This curious melon attains a length of 18 to 80 Inches and a diameter of 2 to 4 

 Inches. The flesh is deep, and of exquisite flavor. It looks and smells like a banana. It Is not to 

 be confounded with the less valuable melon known as Log of Wood. This sort is not a mere cur- 

 iosity, but is in such favor as to command good prices in choice city markets, 50 cents to SI 00 

 being sometimes demanded for one specimen. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ]4 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 JMOTE. When ordering melon or other seeds by the pound, to go by express or freight, purchaser paying trans- 

 portation charges, 10 cents per pound may be deducted Irom prices quoted. 



MAULE'S PRIZE JENNY LIND MUSKMELON. 



BANANA MUSKMELON. 



