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H. G. FAUST & CO., PHII^ADELPHIA. 
Our melon seed is grown in New Jersey, under the personal superintendence of practical seedsmen in our employ and onlv 
true and perfect types saved for seed. We have received the highest testimonials as to the quality of our melon seeds and cai 
safely say that better stocks cannot be had elsewhere. Philadelphia has long been recognized as the melon seed market of the 
•country, and our large and increasing trade is good evidence of the superiority of our stocks 
Plant late in the spring in hills, 3 or 6 feet apart each way, 12 or 15 seeds" in each hill, 'and when well up thin out to 
3 or 4 of the best plants. Pinch off the ends of the shoots as the growth becomes too luxuriant, which will cause the fruit to 
Tipen quicker. Melons should have a moderately enriched light soil. 
Extra Early Jenny Lind. 
Remember $1.00 buys seeds in packets to the 
-ralue of $1.35. 
EXTRA EARL,Y 
JENNY I.INI>. A 
small variety, flattened 
at each end. It is earlier 
and much finer flavored 
than the old variety. It 
is thickly netted, of 
small size, round and 
very productive. Flesh 
light green, and of fine 
flavor. A popular variety. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10c. ; 
34 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
NETTED GEM, or GOLDEN GEM. This is unques- 
'tionably one of the best early varieties of muskmelon in 
'Cultivation. It has for some time been. the favorite with our 
Philadelphia market gardeners; not only for its rare quality, 
"but also for its great productiveness. They are uniform in 
shape, with green skin, handsomely ribbed and thickly 
netted. Flesh light green, and of delicious flavor. Per pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 341b., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 
MELLER'S CREAM (or 
Osage) MUSKMELON. This 
distinct variety we introduced 
in 1886, and it is now recognized 
as the Standard. No melon 
in cultivation can compare 
Avith it in point of flavor ; the 
flesh, which is of a rich salmon 
color, is so very thick that the 
melon is alniost solid. The 
seed cavity is small and con- 
tains but few seeds. In appear- 
ance it somewhat resembles 
the Netted Gem, but it is of far 
handsomer shape, and has 
the thinnest rind of any melon. 
The vine is a strong grower and 
its productiveness is truly 
■wonderful : it thickly covers the ground with beautiful, 
■Bolid fruit, ripening otf with great uniformity. To he sure of 
obtaining Genuine Miller' s Cream, remit direct to us the price of the 
quantity required and tve will send the seed by mail. Litho- 
: graphed illustration and culture direction on each packet. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Miller's Cream. 
New Early Hackensack. 
NEW EARLY HACKENSACK. This new variety is 
/fully 10 days earlier than the old, well-known Hackensaek. 
It grows to a large size, is round in shape and flattened at the 
•ends ; skin green and thickly netted. The flesh also is green, 
rich and sugary in flavor. P"er pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 1^-. 
.sects.; lb., 90 cts. 
IMPROVED ORANGE CHRISTIANA. The chief claim 
-of this melon is its early maturity, but although of a most 
peculiar flavor, it is much admired" by many. Flesh, bright 
'Orange. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; }4 lb., 25cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
MONTREAL GREEN NUTMEG. This has for many 
years been the favorite varietv with the market gardeners of 
Montreal, but until recent years it has been impossible to 
procure seed of any amount from them, so jealouslv have they 
guarded its cultivation. It is a melon of large size, nearly 
round and regular in shape, and somewhat flattened at the 
ends, deeply ribbed and densely netted ; the flesh is thick 
green and of the finest flavor. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. 10 cts • 
lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. ^* 
ACME, or BALTIMORE. The most popular variety 
of melon in Baltimore markets, and largelv coming into favor 
both in Philadelphia and New York markets. It is an excel- 
lent shipper, productive and of good quality ; a green-fleshed 
variety, oblong in shape, thick meated, of robust habit, and 
quite distinct from other varieties. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 
cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
Champion Market. 
CHAMPION MARKET. The melons are of almost 
perfect globe shape, large in size and densely netted ; the 
vines are vigorous, and remarkably healthy and productive. 
Fruit of uniform size. It is a good shipper, and altogether a 
variety that is highly profitable to the grower. The flesh is 
thick, light green in color, and of a rich, sweet flavor. Per 
pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 341b., 25 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 
THE "DELMONICO" MUSKMELON. This new 
melon, since its introduction, has given universal satisfaction. 
The flesh is an orange-pink color, and ripens thoroughly to 
the rind, and is sweet and luscious beyond description. The 
melons are of oval shape, and very deeply netted. The vines 
are hardy and thrifty in growth and very prolific. Our stock 
was grown for us in New Jersey from seed procured direct 
from the introducers, and will produce the finest melons. Per 
pkt.,-5cts.; oz.,10cts.; 34 lb., 30 cts.; lb., Si. 00. 
