Account of a New Melon. 



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coats became rather cream-coloured than white, and the 

 flesh, instead of being green, was a light pink ; the other 

 four were somewhat altered both externally and internally, 

 but not so conspicuously. The seeds of the two first were 

 saved, and in the following year produced the variety which 

 I have now exhibited, partaking in part of the good proper- 

 ties of both its parents ; and it has continued true, and a 

 distinct kind, ever since, reproducing itself from seed. 



As I continue to cultivate the two old Melons, as well as 

 the new one, I have sent specimens of each for the inspec- 

 tion of the Society. 



Note by the Secretary. 



The three Melons exhibited by Mr. Anderson had all great 

 excellence, and since they differ from each other consider- 

 ably, they seem as good sorts for cultivation, where variety 

 of fruit is required, as can be selected. 



The female parent, to which Mr. Anderson gives the 

 name of Italian Green-fleshed Melon, is a small fruit,* nearly 

 globose ; usually about four inches and a half in diameter ; 

 the coat is moderately thin, of a very pale greenish white on 

 the outside ; nearly smooth, sometimes quite even, and some- 

 times slightly lobed ; the flesh cuts an inch or more in thick- 

 ness, it is deep green, particularly near the outside, opaque, 

 soft, and melting ; in flavour, both rich and sweet. 



* Specimens of this Melon were received on the 17th of August, 1819, 

 from Mr. Isaac Gbegson, gardener at Harleston Park, in Northamptonshire; 

 and from its great excellence had attracted the attention of the Society., before 

 the exhibition of it by Mr. Anderson. 



