MUSKMELONS OR CANTALOUPES. 



EXTRA EARLY 

 GRAND RAPIDS 



EXTRA EARLY GRAND RAPIDS. — (Yellow flesh.) This ex- 

 tremely early rnuskmelon, which I Introduced to the American public 

 In 1895, matures a full week earlier than any other sort, and is profit- 

 able on that account. Indeed, it is not Infrequently in the market two 

 weeks in advance of any other variety. The shape is well shown in the 

 Illustration, which is from a photograph. The flesh is yellow almost to 

 the rind. The skin is finely netted, and the melon Is handsome in ap- 

 pearance and sure to attract attention in the market. I advise growers 

 to pinch off the ends of the main shoots when 2 or 3 feet long, to encour- 

 age more abundant blossoming and earlier maturity. This practice 

 makes the fruit heavier as well as earlier. The Grand Rapids is abso- 

 lutely the earliest of all melons, large or small, and I particularly re- 

 commend it to those whose profits depend upon being first in market. 

 Packet, 6 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; y± pound, 20 cts.; pound, 50 cts. 



COLUMBUS (Green flesh. 



Culture.— Plant seed In hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way, after danger 

 of frost is over. Use well rotted manure in the hills. Insert seeds 

 just under surface of soil - 1 ounce to 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds to acre. A 

 light, warm soil is best, but there are varieties of melons well adapted 

 to loamy and even heavy ground, if well drained. In hoeing draw the 

 soil well up to the plants. Fight bugs with tobacco du6t, bone meal 

 or buhach. 



and comparatively new variety, with an exceptional 

 number of excellent qualities; one of my own intro- 

 ductions. It is now widely known, and yearly increases 

 in public favor. The flesh is wonderfully sweet and melt- 

 ing, and of spicy flavor. The skin is finely netted, and as 

 a shipping melon Columbus is unsurpassed. The size is 

 medium to large. It ripens shortly after Jenny Lind. It 

 has won distinction by its ability to withstand intense 

 heat without injury, a California customer reporting that 

 it was not hurt by a temperature of 10!t°, though other 

 melons were ruined. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 



TIP TOP — (Yellow flesh.) This is a fine, round melon 

 of such attractive appearance as to always sell quickly in 

 the markets. It is sweet, juicy and delicious. The flesh 

 Is firm but not hard, and is edible almost to the rind. The 

 vine Is of vigorous growth and great productive ability. 

 The melon is of medium to large size, and is one of the 

 best of the yellow fleshed sorts. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 

 10 cents; l i pound, 20 cents; pound, 50 cents. 



TIP TOP. THE MODEL, — The "Model" rnuskmelon, which I list 



among the specialties in the front part of t his catalogue, Is a decided acquisition. You will need 

 It if you care for t he spiciest and most luscious melon of them all. 



MAULE'S SUPERIOR. 

 MAULE'S SUPERIOR (Green flesh.) This excellent early rnusk- 

 melon, which I introduced just 12 years ago, has made thousands of 

 friends, and now holds a permanent place in public esteem. It ripens 

 about the same time as Jenny Lind, but is rather larger than that 

 famous variety. Its shape and general appearance are shown in the 

 illustration. The vine is a wonderfully strong and vigorous grower, 

 frequently producing 5 to 7 melons. The quality of the melon is unsur- 

 passed, and it is a perfect shipper. The fruit is never known to crack or 

 rot at the blossom end, and is so attractive in appearance as to com- 

 mand a higher price in the markets than other early sorts. Packet, 

 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 20 cents; pound, 50 cents. 

 This is a very attractive 



STARN'S FAVORITE OR CHAMPION MARKET. 



STARN'S FAVORITE (Green flesh.) This 



Is the same as Champion Market. It is a nearly 

 round melon, as shown in the Illustration, 

 thickly netted, and with green flesh that Is deep 

 and of good flavor. It originated with one of 

 my New Jersey customers, Mr. K. N. stai n, who 

 for years past has grown many acres for market. 

 The variety is an enormous cropper, but a very 

 shy seeder, the interior cavity being small. It 

 is a most desirable melon for home or for mar- 

 ket. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; !4 lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 



BALTIMORE OR ACME. 



BALTIMORE. — ((ireen flesh.) Also called 

 Acme or Haiti more Citron. Quite early and 

 very large and showy; pointed at the* ends, 

 strongly netted and with thick green flesh of 

 rich flavor and aroma. It is in brisk demand 

 by hotels and restaurants in the Eastern cities 

 during its si-ason, on account of Its superior 

 table qualities. It is as well suited to the ama- 

 teur as to the market gardener. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 i ts.; i ; lb., 2u cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



HARDY RIDGE.— (Salmon flesh.) This is a 

 great favorite In France; does well in America. 

 Thick flesh. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents. 



