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PETEl^ HEJ^DEt^SOfi & CO.— VEGETABliE SEEDS. 



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German, Melone. — French, Melon. — Spanish, Melon. 

 1 oz. for 60 hills; 2 <o 3 lbs. in hills for an acre. 



Melons thrive best in a moderatelr enriched light soil ; the hills shonld be from three to six feet 

 apart each way, according to the richness of the sou. If soil is poor or sandy, plant at four feet. 

 Previous to planting, incorporate well with soil in each hUl a couple of shovelfuls of thoroughly rotted 

 manure ; plant twelve or fifteen seeds in each hill early in May, for latitude of Xew York ; for South, 

 earlier ; for farther North, later ; and when well up, thin out to three or four of the most promising. 

 Pinch oflf the leading shoots as the growth becomes too luxuriant, and if the fruit sets too numerously 

 thin out when young, which will increase the size of those remaining and cause them to ripen quicker. 

 Melons may also be forced tinder glass, like Cucumbers, but it is not often done in this country, for the 

 reason that they can be grown and shipped so easily from the Southern States. 



If by mail in quantities of}^ lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8c. per lb, 



" SANTA CLAUS.' New -winter variety. (See Novelties, page 11.) 25 cts. pkt., 



5 pkts. for Sl.OO. 

 THE BANQUET. (See Novelties, page 11.) 15 cts. pkt., 50 cts. oz., $1.75 U lb., 



$6.00 lb. ^ ^ f /4= » 



THE NEWPORT. One of the largest market gardeners in the vicinity of New 

 York has for years grown a Musk Melon that in general appearance did not 

 differ from the Hackensack except that it was a little smaller. All that he 

 could raise of this variety has been taken at high prices by the most select 

 hotels in New York, Newport and Boston. The Newport melon while small 

 is very deep fleshed and of a dark green color. The Newport stands in the 

 same relation to the green-fleshed melons as the "Banquet " does to the red- 

 fleshed, in every respect the best. 15 cts. pkt., 8 pkts. for Sl.OO. 



Distinct, very early and prolific ; skin ribbed, yet smooth. 



EMERALD GEM MTJ6E MELON, 



EMERALD GEM. This variety is of rich, delicious flavor and flne quality. 



and of a deep emerald green, with a few lighter colored stripes 

 mended to those who wish a very high flavored fruit. (See cut.) 



NEW EARLY HACKENSACK. We were the flrst to distribute 

 generally throughout the country the now famous Hackensack. 

 This Ne-w Early is a selection or improvement almost equal in 

 size to the Hackensack, and at least ten days earlier. Several 

 years* thorough trial has proven it to be the best as well as 

 the earliest of all the netted melons. The melons weigh from 

 four to ten pounds each, and are of delicious flavor. 15 cts. 

 pkt., 40 cts. oz., $1.25 1^ lb., $3.00 lb. 



DELMONTCO. This handsome melon was first offered by us in 

 18S9, and is already one of the most popular varieties. It is 

 oval shaped, of large size, finely netted and has beautiful orange 

 pink flesh. Pronounced by all who have seen and tasted it to 

 be the beau ideal Musk Melon for table use. {See cut.) 10 cts. 

 pkt., 20 cts. oz., 60 cts. }4 lb., $2.00 lb. 



MONTREAL MARKET. Excellent variety of the largest size ; 

 we have had them weighing over 20 lbs. In shape almost 

 round, flattened at ends, deeply ribbed ; skin green and netted. 

 Flesh green, very thick. 10 cts, pkt., 20 cts. oz., 4:0 cts. Mlb-, 

 $1.25 lb. 



HACKENSACK. It attains a large size, is round in shape and 

 flattened at the ends ; skin green and thickly netted ; the flesh 

 also is green, and rich and sugary in flavor. It is wonderfully 

 productive ; very popular with market gardeners. 5 cts. pkt., 

 15 cts. oz., 40 cts. I4 lb., $1.25 lb. 



GREEN CITRON. This excellent sort is of medium size, deeply 

 netted, of globular shape, and six to eight inches in diameter. 

 Flesh green and of fine flavor. 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 35 cts. 

 1^ lb., $1.00 lb. 



SEZILLMAN'S NETTED. Form roundish oval ; flesh deep green, 

 sweet and richlv perfumed ; an early and delicious variety. 

 5 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 40 cts. }i lb., $1.25 lb. 



The flesh is thick, of a suffused salmon color. Specially recom- 

 Price 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 50 cts. }£ lb., $1.50 lb. 



DELMONICO MUSK MELOS. 



■'-J^ Netted Gem. One of the earliest, best and most prolific small melons. Globe-shaped, 

 uniform in size, weighing from II4 to 1)^ lbs. each. Flesh light green and of very fine 

 flavor. . 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 60 cts. i4 lb., $2.00 lb. 



Improved Christiana. A very early variety of peculiar flavor, relished by many people. 

 Its chief merit is its extreme earliness. Flesh bright orange. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 

 35 cts. }i lb., Sl.OO lb. 



Jenny Lind. A popular small early variety, flattened at each end, ribbed ajid closely netted. 

 Flesh green and of excellent flavor. Largelj' grown in the South for e;irlj- shipment to 

 the Northern markets. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 40 cts. I4 lb., $1.25 lb. 



Improved Nutmeg. Fruit nutmeg shape ; skin deep green, finely netted ; flesh greenish 

 yellow, rich and sugary. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 40 cts. }^ lb., $1.25 lb. 



BALTIMORE, or ACME. A green-fleshed, productive and excellent shipping melon that 

 can always be found in its season in the best hotels and restaurants of New York, Phil- 

 adelphia and Baltimore. It is a green-fleshed variety of oblong form. 5 cts. pkt., 15 

 cts. oz., 30 cts. 3i lb., $1.00 lb. 



mPEO^'ZD NUTMEG MUSK MELON. 



"We can also supply the following standard varieties of Musk Melon, which are too woU i 

 known to need description, at the uniform price of 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. I4 lb., } 

 $1.00 lb. : California Nectar, White Japan, Large Yellow Cantaloupe, Ward's Nectai, k 

 Banana, Casaba, Surprise, Miller's Cream or Princess. j 



