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MELON, MUSK. I 



Melon Muscade. Melon Muscatel. (Scmtcttupe. 

 Culture. — Select a light, sandy, rich soil, and after all danger of frosts is over, and the ground has 

 become warm and dry, plant in hills four to six feet apart each way, six to twelve seeds to the hill. 



When up, and all danger of insects has passed, pull 

 out all but three plants. Cultivate until the vines 

 cover the ground, and pinch the ends of the grow- 

 ing shoots to induce early fruiting. Ashes, lime, 

 or even dry road-dust, is excellent to sift over the 

 young plants when the dew is on, to prevent the 

 attacks of insects. A few hills for early use may be 

 had by sowing in hot-beds on pieces of sod or in 

 pots. The seed may also be started out of doors 

 under hand frames or glasses. 



It is quite important that proper soil be selected 

 for growing Musk Melons, as on heavy soil the 

 quality will be poor. 



Peroz. %\b. Per lb. 



878 Long- IslandBeauty. On 



style of Hackensack. 

 The earliest and finest 

 in quality, and the most 

 beautiful Musk Melon $0 15 $0 30 $1 00 



879 Champion Market. Of large size, slightly elongated, densely netted ; flesh light 



green and very sweet ; early 10 25 75 



880 Golden Netted Gem. Very early ; small and of fine flavor ; green flesh 10 25 75 



881 The Surprise. Early ; oblong, with rich orange flesh of good quality 10 25 75 



382 Large White Prussian. Very large ; flesh creamy white and fine flavored ; late . . 15 30 ; 00 



883 White Japan. Early, with light green flesh and white skin 10 25 75 



884 Jenny Land. Small, but very early and of good quality ; green flesh 10 25 75 



885 Nutmeg*. Named from its shape ; green flesh, sweet ; good for main crop ; early. . . 10 25 75 



886 Chicago Nutmeg. Of fine quality, and larger in size than the foregoing ; early ... 10 25 75 



887 Hackensack. Large, round and of good quality ; a popular variety ; early 10 25 75 



888 Extra-Early Hackensack. Ripens ten days earlier than the Hackensack ; very early 10 25 75 



889 Osage. Cocoanut-shaped ; yellow flesh ; light green, netted skin ; good quality ; 



intermediate 10 25 75 



890 Hybrid Bay View. Very prolific, and of great size ; oblong ; green flesh ; late ... 10 25 75 



891 Skillman Netted. Very early ; oval in shape ; flesh deep green, sweet and delicious 10 25 75 



892 Orange Christina. One of the finest orange sorts ; round, very sweet and very early 10 25 75 



893 The Banquet. Beautifully netted, medium sized ; flesh rich salmon ; fine quality . . 15 30 1 00 



895 Delmonico. Oval, deeply netted, large size ; orange flesh 15 30 100 



896 Baltimore Market. Oblong ; orange flesh, of fine quality ; intermediate 10 25 75 



897 Netted Beauty. Extra-early ; densely netted ; flesh pale green 10 25 75 



898 Emerald Gem. Small, extra-early ; smooth-ribbed dark green skin, and orange 



flesh ; quality first-rate ; very sweet 10 25 75 



904 Green Montreal. Large, round, netted ; flesh thick and light green ; late 10 25 75 



913 Long Yellow Cantalope. Yellow flesh ; well adapted for the north ; late 10 25 75 



915 Banana Citron. Cucumber-shaped, highly perfumed ; of indifferent quality ; late . . 15 30 1 00 



916 Pomegranate. Ornamental ; for perfume ; late 20 50 1 50 



917 Mango Melon, or "Vine Orange." (Also called "Vegetable Peach.") Size, shape 



and color of an orange ; thick, meaty flesh. Besides its use for preserving or pick- 

 ling, it can be fried like Egg-plant when partially ripe 20 50 1 50 



918 Pineapple. Medium-sized, oval-shaped, tapering to stem ; flesh green, very thick, 



delicate; and exceedingly high-flavored ; intermediate 10 25 75 



919 Winter Pineapple. An extraordinary melon, which can be kept in splendid condi- 



tion for months after being pulled ; very late 20 50 1 50 



920 New Superior. A very handsome, round, new variety ; densely netted ; flesh light 



green ; intermediate 10 25 75 



921 New Giant. Round-shaped ; light green color ; skin smooth, with little netting ; flesh 



deep salmon color, thick, fine-grained, and not stringy ; late 15 30 1 00 



IMPORTED ENGLISH VARIETIES FOR FRAMES. 



Varieties Anglaises pour Couches. Per pkt* 



928 Invincible Scarlet $0 25 



930 Monroe's Little Heath. Scarlet flesh 25 



931 Blenheim Orange 25 



934 Gilbert's Green-Flesh 25 



935 Lord Beaconsfield 25 



