PETEt^ HEflDEKSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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FLORIDA FAVORITE. One of the largest and best in cultiva- 

 tion. Being several clays earlier than Kolb's Gem, it will 

 succeed in a latitude far north of that popular variety It at- 

 tains an enormous size ; the flesh is a beautiful clear crimson, 

 extending close up to the rind, which is hard, thin, and beauti- 

 fully mottled light and dark green. The shape is oblong, the 

 flavor is sweet and melting, making it one of the best in culti- 

 vation. 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 40 cts. y^ lb., $1.25 lb. 



HENDERSON'S GREEN AND GOLD. Of good size, from 25 

 to 45 lbs. in weight. The largest early variety, very produc- 

 tive and of delicious flavor. Eind very thin, being only from 

 % to 1^ inch in thickness. Independent of the delicious flavor, 

 its rich golden color will make it most desirable as an orna- 

 ment for the table, especially if its golden slices are arranged 

 in contrast with the crimson of the older sorts. (<Se€ cut.) 

 Price, 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 40 cts. J^ lb., SI. 25 lb. 



HUNGARIAN HONEY. This superb variety ripens early. The 

 flesh is a very brilliant red color and of a very rich honey 

 flavor; color of skin, medium dark green; uniformly of medium 

 size. 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 40 cts. J^ lb., SI. 25 lb. 



Colorado Preserving. The preserving qualities of this distinct 

 variety are of the very best; weight, 15 to 40 lbs. each. 10 cts. 

 pkt., 15 cts. oz., 40 cts. 1^ lb., SI. 25 lb. 



ICE CREAM (White Seeded). This is one of the best for grow- 

 ing in the latitude of N. Y. In shape it is almost round, the 

 skin is light green, slightly mottled, flesh bright scarlet and 

 very solid. It attains only a medium size, but its delicious 

 flavor leaves nothing to be desired. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 

 cts. 34 lb., 75 cts. lb. 



JORDAN'S GRAY MONARCH. This distinct melon is the 

 largest of all. The skin is a mottled gray, shape long, flesh 

 bright crimson and of sweet, delicious flavor. It is also a flne 

 shipper. 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 40 cts. i^ lb., SI. 25 lb. 



KOLB'S GEM. Largely grown, particularly in the South, for 

 shipment to Northern markets. As a shipping melon it has 

 hardly an equal. The fruit is nearly round ; rind dark green, 

 somewhat marbled with lighter shades. Weight, 25 to 50 lbs. 

 (See cid.') 5 c ts. \> VX.., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. J^ lb., 75 cts. lb. 



MOUNTAIN SWTSET. Fruit oblong, dark green, rind thin, 

 flesh red, solid and very sweet. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. 

 Mlb., 75 cts. lb. 



RUBY GOLD. A new seedling from Henderson's Green and 

 Gold. This splendid new melon is a hybrid seedling of the 

 famous " Green and Gold " Watermelon which was introduced 

 by us in 1888. Its beauty and quality are unexcelled. The 

 " Kuby Gold " averages 40 to 50 lbs. in weight, and is one of 

 the juiciest and flnest flavored Watermelons ever raised. 10 

 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 75 cts. J^ lb., S2.00 lb. 



SEMINOLE. In shape, this is oblong, slightly tapering at the 

 ends. One of the claims of the grower, which we have proved 

 by testing, is that it is solid, ripening clear up to the rind. It is 



pieloii, Water. 



German, Waastr-Mtlone. 

 French, Melon d'Eau. 



Spanish, Sandia. 



1 OS. for 30 hills. A to 5 lbs. in 

 hills for an acre. 



Watermelons require a rich though 

 rather sandy soil for best development, 

 aDd thrive best in warm latitudes, 

 growing best in the Southern or South- 

 wt'steru States, although in warm, sandy 

 soils in this latitude fine crops are often 

 I'litained. Cultivate exactly as for Musk 

 Melons, except that the hills should bo 

 just double the distance apart, namely, 

 eight and ten feet. 



If by mail in quantities of i.< lb. 

 and upward, postage must be add- 

 ed at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 



The Jones. {See Novelties, page 

 5.) 15 cts. pkt., 8 pkts. for 

 Sl.OO. 



one of the largest in cultivation and is very prolific. The pre- 

 vailing color of the fruit is grayish green, though on the same 

 vine many will be found of a darker shade. The flavor is ex- 

 cellent ; in a word, it is one of the best in cultivation, in every 

 respect. 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 40 cts. }£ lb., SI. 25 lb. 



THE VOLGA. This, as its name implies, is of Russian origin, 

 and deserve'-, the popularity it has gained. It is perfectly 

 round in shapa, averaging about 15 lbs. in weight. "The color 

 of the skin is light green, slightly mottled, and, although thin, 

 is very hard. One of its most valued qualities, especially for 

 our northern customers, is its hardiness, as it will succeed as 

 far north as Montreal. The color of the flesh is bright red and 

 is of a delicious melting flavor. (-See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 15 cts. 

 oz., 50 cts. }-i lb., SI. 50 lb. 



Citron Preserving. Fruit round, hanfsome and small; used in mak- 

 ing preserves only. 10 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 40 cts. i^ lb., $1.25 lb. 



THE "WILD." This is a long melon, of superior quality. It 

 grows to an immense size, sometimes attaining the weight of 

 75 or 80 lbs. "Wild" was the name it received from the 

 Seminole Indians. It is of fine flavor, crisp, and ripens evenly 

 within 3^ inch of the outer rind. Price, 10 cts. pkt., 40 cts. oz., 

 $1.25 1^ lb. 



No. 1. Kolb'bGkm. No. 2. Volga. No. 3. Gbeen and Gold. 



We can also supply the following standard varieties of Water Melon, which are too well known to need description, at the uniform 

 price of 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. 34 Ih., 75 cts. lb. : 



Mountain Sprout, Cuban Queen, Mammoth Ironclad, California, or Improved Odella, The "Boss," 



Dark Icing, or Ice Rind, Light Icing, Pride of Georgia. Black Spanish. Scaly Bark, 



Orange, Gypsy or Rattlesnake, Phinney's Early. 



