EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. — (Green 

 flesh.) A productive and profitable strain of the 

 Old popular Hackensack. The new form is 10 ^?t9*J*s>Zii 

 days earlier, and of almost equal size, the jff/iT^^P'yiT' 

 melons weighing 5 to 10 pounds each. In 

 ihape and color it is similar to the par- 

 ent, the main difference being in point 



EMERALD GEM.— /Salmon flesh.) This beautiful small 

 melon is early and prolific. It is truly a gem. The ribs- 

 are marked, but the skin is smooth, of a deep, emer- 

 ald green color. The salmon colored flesh is thick 

 and firm, ripening almost to the rind, and of the 

 richest and best flavor. The vines are hardy 

 nd vigorous. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts"; 

 pound, 20 cts.; pound, 50 eta. 

 OSAGE. — (Salmon flesh.) Of medium 

 size, nearly round, with skin ribbed and 

 somewhat netted. Flesh salmon colored, 

 of luscious flavor. Vine prolific. Re- 

 garded by many growers as the most 

 profitable market varietv. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; »4 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



MONTRE 



MONTREAL. — (Green flesh.) This cele- 

 brated melon is in universal 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 39*4 pounds is on 

 record. The vine is prolific The melon is a 

 prime market sort aud a good shipper. The 

 best seed comes from the neighborhood of 

 Montreal, and mv stock is the true Canadian 

 article. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c; l 4 lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 



LOXG ISLAND REAL TY.- i . reen flesh.) 

 This is a new variety of the Hackensack type. 

 It was originated on Long Island. It is claimed 

 for this variety that it is as early as Extra 

 Early Hackensack and is a much better 

 melon; the flesh is thicker and sweeter. The 

 illustration shows its shape. The lobes are 



wide and the netting is very heavy. It is a L0NG '"LAND BEAUTY, 



fine luscious melon. Packet. 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; % pound. 20 cts.; pound. 50 cts. 



MAULE'S NETTED GEM OR ROCKY FORD — A grand market and shipping 

 melon. For illustration and description, see specialties. 



HACKENSACK.— Green flesh. i Sometimes called Turk's Cap. A large, round 

 melon, flattened at the ends, and well ribbed. The skin is deeply netted. The flesh is 

 green and of delicious flavor. The vine is a strong grower, and is very productive. An 

 old standard melon, in favor with marktt gardeners. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 

 pound, 20 cents; pound, 50 cents. 



CASABA (Green flesh.) Sometimes 



called Persian. A large melon weighing 

 from 10 to 12 pounds. It has thick flesh 

 of a green color and delicious flavor. 

 Packet, 5 cts.: ounce, 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



MAULE'S BAY VIEW (Green flesh.) The shape and 



external characteristics of this variety are shown in the 

 illustration. The flesh is light green. The flavor is first- 

 class. It is a very large and productive sort, often at- 

 tainins a weight of 12 to 15 pounds, and capable of grow- 

 ing even larger under high cultivation. Remains firm a 

 long time after ripening, which adds materially to its 

 market value. It is a good shipper. Packet, 5 cents; 

 ounce. 10 cents; \^ pound, 20 cents; pound, 50 cents. 



EARLY NUTMEG — (Green flesh.) This good stand- 

 ard variety is often called Early Green Nutmeg, the 

 skin being deep green and finely netted. It is a produc- 

 tive sort. Largely grown by market gardeners. Packet, 

 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; >4 pound. 20 cts.; pound, 50 cts. 



31 Al'LE'S PRIZE JENNY 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 8 to 5 inches in diameter; a very convenient size for serving in halves. It is more largely 

 grown in the great melon producing State of New Jersey than any other sort, and is used in enor- 

 mous quantities in the Eastern cities and at the seashore resorts. The vines are verv prolific, and 

 the culture profitable. My strain of the seed is the best. Pkt., 5c; oz.; 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 



BANANA.— (Yellow flesh.) This curious melon attains a length of 18 to 'M inches and a diameter 

 of 2 to 4 inches. The flesh is deep, and 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 

 curiosity, but is in such favor as to command good prices in choice city markets, 50 cents to $1.00 

 being sometimes demanded for a single specimen. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., 51.00. 

 5£v T)eck's Strawberry, Paul Rose, The Genuine Rockyford and The Model Muskmelons will be found 

 1J listed among the specialties. See yellow pages in front of book. 



M AULE 



AY VIEW. 



MAULE'S PRIZE JENNY LIND. 



