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BAY VIEW. One of the largest, most productive and 

 best flavored cantaloupes grown ; fruit weighing 10 to 15 



Sounds each and averaging 16 inches in length. Flesh, 

 ght green and very thick. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 

 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts. 



SURPRISE. I his is an early variety, of delicious flavor, 

 having a thin creani <;olored skiii and thick salmon colored 

 flesh. Not desirable for shipping. Per pkt., 5 cts.;oz., lOcts.; 

 34 lb., 20 cts.; lb,, 55 cts. 



PROI-IFIC NUTMEG. This melon is well-named, viz: 

 Prolific, as in all probability it possesses that quality to a 

 greater extent than any other melon in cultivation. It is 

 nearly round in shape, heavily netted, flesh thick, green and 

 of excellent flavor, being rich and sugary. From its uniformity 

 of size, it is highly profitable for market culture. Per pkt, 

 5 Cts; oz;.iOcts.; lb., 20 cts.; lb. GO cts. 



Perfection Muskmelon. 

 PERFECTION. It is of fine nutmeg shape, as shown in 

 ttie engraving ; skin of a dark green color, heavily netted, it 

 has very thin flesh and a small seed cavity ; the flesh salmon 

 colored of a rich sweet flavor. They grow to a large size, 

 weighing 7 or 8 pounds each. This melon is also catalogued under 

 the name of Princess. Per pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; lb., 20c.; 

 lb. 60 cts, 



Banana Cantaloupe. Its outside color is of a creamy 

 white or delicate straw, flesh salmon color, and when ripe it 

 much resembles, both in appearance and taste, a monstrous 

 banana, from whence it derives its name, Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 

 cts. 



Malta Winter Cantaloupe. A handsome melon of 

 oblong shape, and if picked before quite ripe and hung up in 

 a dry place, will keep far into the winter. Flesh, light green in 

 ♦lolor, and of good quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40c. 



EMERAIiD GEM. This variety possesses many fine 

 qualities. It is deeply ribbed, skin being smooth and of a 

 dense emerald-green color. The flesh is salmon color and 

 very thick, ripening to the thin rind. Very prolific and early. 

 It has a rich, delicate flavor, and is pronounced next in fine 

 qualities to our famous Miller's Cream. Per pkt,, 5 cts,; oz., 

 10 cts,; % lb„ 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



DON'T FAII. TO SOW ' 



FAUST'S NEW CHAMPION RADISH, 



THE EARLIEST VARIETY EVER INTRODUCED. 



The watermelon should be cultivated in the same manner 

 as given in the directions for the cultivation of muskmelons, 

 except that the hills should be just double the distance 

 apart, A vigorous start for the young vines is necessary, and 

 for this is needed a hill of rich earth, similai* to that for 

 cucumbers. The finest melons are produced on light, sandy 

 soil. 



PHINNEY'S EARt.Y. An early productive and valua- 

 ble market variety, of medium size, oblong shape. Flesh 

 red and very sweets Per pkt. , 5 cts. ; oz , 10 cts. ; 3^ lb., 20 cts. ; 

 lb., 50 cts. 



VTCK'S EARI.Y. very early, long, smooth, of medium 

 size ; desh bright pink, soUd and sweet. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; % lb., 120 cts.; lb,, 50 cts. 



ICE CREAM (White-Seeded). One of the best varie- 

 ties; for general use ; of medium size, oblong shape, and one 

 of the most popular. It has a thin rind, very solid flesh of a 

 rich scarlet color. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts,; 

 ;b.. 50 cts. 



Cuban Quea 



CUBAN QUEEN, This is one of the most popular sorts 

 with melon-growers throughout the country. It grows to an 

 enormous size, some specimens having weighed over 100 

 pounds; the skin is beautifully striped in dark and light 

 green ; rind thin and solid ; flesh bright red, remarkably solid, 

 luscious and sugary, and stands shipping admirably. The 

 vines are strong, healthy and vigorous in growth, and most 

 productive, yielding heavier than any other variety grown, of 

 fine, early fruit, that commands a high price in market. We 

 particularly recommend this melon to our customers as one 

 possessing the best dualities. Per pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts ;^ 

 lb., 20 cts.; lb, 50 cts," 



FLORIDA FAVORITE. Claimed to ripen 10 days earlier 

 than Koib's Gem, Iron-Clad or Rattlesnake. It ranks among 

 the foremost as a table variety. Flesh light crimson, very- 

 crisp and delicious. Oblong in.'hape, withcolor of alternating 

 stripes of light and dark green. Our seed is procured direct 

 from the originator. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 34 lb., 20 cts.; 

 lb., 60 cts. 



IMPROVED MOUNTAIN SPROUT. A variety very 

 popular in- New Jersey markets for late use, and grows to a 

 large size, from 40 to 60 pounds; of good quality, with bright, 

 scarlet flesh, A good market variety and excellent keeper. 

 Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



MAMMOTH 

 IRON-CLAD. 

 This is unques- 

 tionably one of 

 the bebt melons 

 in cultivation. It 

 grows to a uni- 

 formly largo size, 

 has a firm impen- 

 etrable rind, is 

 thick through, 

 even at the ends, 

 andalihuughthe 

 Mammoth Iron-Clad. vines di) not bear 



as many melons as some of the smaller sorts, still its heavy 

 weight will more than compensate the grower on this score. 

 It never comes hollow, the largest specimens cutting as hard 

 and solid as those of smaller size; the flesh is of a pale pink, 

 rich and sugary in flavor, holding its fine quality very close to 

 the skin. Melons have been grown to weigh over 100 pounds, 

 and of the finest quality. For shipping and keeping qualities 

 it stands at the head of the list. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz,, 10 cts.; 

 34 lb,, 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



SEMINOLE. This melon is oblong in shape, smooth and 

 beautifully proportioned ; it is of two colors— gray and light 

 green ; the latter seems to be just a darker coloring of the 

 former, the gray color greatly predominating. Melons of both, 

 colors are found on the same vine, and both are exactly the 

 same in shape.uniform size.color of seed and flavor. Itpossesses 

 4 qualities which have made it a general favorite. It is extra 

 early, extra large, enormously productive and of most delicious 

 flavor. It is in all respects a perfect melon, and its beautiful 

 shape and fine appearance, combined with its luscious and 

 sugary flesh have made it a popular variety. Per pkt., 5 

 cts ; oz., 15'j'.s,; 3^1b,,2bcts,; lb,, 70 cts. ^ 



COLORADO PRESERVING. The fles/i of this melon 

 is very clear and solid, making tram parent preserves of the 

 finest "flavor. It is distinct from and far surpasses the old 

 variety of red seeded preserving citron, being of much better 

 quality and decidedly more productive ; the seeds being of 

 light green color. Per pkt, 5 cts.; oz.. 10 cts.; 34 lb., 25 cts.; 

 per lb., 6o cts., postpaid. 



PRIDE OF GEORGIA. A fine variety originating in 

 Georgia, of fair market size ; perfectly sound, striped light 

 ar.d dark green. The flesh is sweet, bright red .color and 

 ripens up well. Per pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts,; lb., 

 60 cts., post-paid. 



NEW FAVOiaXE WATEKMELON, SEE NOVELTIES* 



