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J. M. Thorburn & Co., 15 John Street, New York. 



MELON, MUSK. 



Melon Muscade. 



Melon Muscatel. 



Culture. - 

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Gantalupe. 



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

 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. 



Per oz. 



878 Long IslandBeauty. On 



style of Hackensack. 

 The earliest and finest 

 in quality, and the most 



#lb. Per lb. 



879 



880 

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890 

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■*93 

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904 



9i5 

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9i7 



91S 



919 



921 



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

 green and very sweet ; early 



Golden Netted Gem. Very early ; small and of fine flavor ; green flesh 



The Surprise. Early ; oblong, with rich orange flesh of good quality 



White Japan. Early, with light green flesh and white skin 



Jenny Land. Small, but very early and of good quality ; green flesh 



Nutmeg. Named from its shape ; green flesh, sweet ; good for main crop ; early . . . 



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



Hackensack. Large, round and of good quality ; a popular variety ; early 



Extra-Early Hackensack. Ripens ten days earlier than the Hackensack ; very early 



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

 intermediate 



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



Skillman Netted. Very early ; oval in shape ; flesh deep green ; sweet and delicious. 



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



The Banquet. Beautifully netted, medium sized ; flesh rich salmon ; fine quality . . 



Baltimore Market. Oblong ; orange flesh, of fine quality ; intermediate 



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

 flesh ; quality first-rate ; very sweet 



Green Montreal. Large, round, netted ; flesh thick and light green ; late 



Long Yellow Cantalope. Yellow flesh ; well adapted for the north ; late 



Banana Citron. Cucumber shaped, highly perfumed ; of indifferent quality; late. . 



Pomegranate. Ornamental ; for perfume ; late 



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 



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

 delicate ; and exceedingly high-flavored ; intermediate 



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

 tion for months after being pulled ; very late 



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

 deep salmon color, thick, fine-grained, and not stringy ; late 



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IMPORTED ENGLISH VARIETIES FOR FRAMES. 



Varieties Atiglaises pour Couches. Per pkt. 



928 Invincible Scarlet $0 25 



930 Monroe's Little Heath. Scarlet flesh ■ - • 25 



931 Blenheim Orange 25 



954 Gilbert's Green-Flesh 25 



935 Lord Beaconsfield 25 



N. B. For first crop the Thorburn Potato is unquestionably the best. For second crop the Carman 

 No. 1. For main and late crop the Carman No. j. 



