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Arthur T.Boddington, 342 West 14th St.. New York City 



MELON, MUSK 



3udfer SJlelone Melon Francais Melon 



Cultivate in hills, which should be 5 to 6 feet apart each way, and com- 

 posed of lisjht, moderately rich soil. I'lant in May, ten seeds to to the hill, 

 and vyhen the plants are well up, thin out to three. Pinch the ends of the 

 growing shoots to induce early frnitint; 



Boddington's Selected Emerald Gem. 



Medium size; skin smooth, deep emerald-green; Hesh ■ • • " 



salmon color, delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yiVo. 

 60c., lb. $2. 



Boddington's Improved Montreal Nut- 



meg Melon. Tlielargest Musknielon incultivation ; 



— 1 a great favorite ; flesh green. Pkt. 



26c., oz. $1, i/lb. $3.50. 



Burrell's Gem, 



This new Melon comes from the 

 melon -growing district of Colo- 

 was made famous Ijy the Rocky Ford 

 it is a counterpart, except in 



Fordhook Melon (Burpee's.) 



rado, which 

 Muskmelon, of which 



color of flesh, which is beautiful dark salmon or orange. The 

 Melons grow to a desirable size, have slight rib and close 

 netting. Skin is rather dark green, and rind thin, leaving a 

 thick lining of flesh which is of most delicious, juicy flavor, 

 and fairly melts in the mouth. See illustration opposite. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., '/^Ib. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



Til is variety fully 

 equals Emerald Gem 

 and is rough-netted. The flesh is thick, color deep salmon, 

 and surpassinglv luscious in flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 

 Klb. 85 cts., lb. $3. 



Delmonico. Oval-shaped, large size, finely netted ; orange- 

 pink flesh. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., K'b. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



Extra-Early Hackensack. Is of superior quality. Early. 



Flesh light green and of delicious flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 !^lb. 40 cts., lb. $1 25. 



Jenny Liind. A popular sort ; fruit small, medium early. Pkt. sets., 

 oz. 15 cts., Klb. 35 cts., lb. $1.25. 



Long Island Beauty. One of tlie Hackensack type. The flesh 

 is green, finest quality ; skin is densely netted. The earliest of all 

 the standard varieties. Pkt. loc, oz. 20c., lb. 50c., lb. Si. 50. 



Mango Melon, or Vine Orange. Size, shape and color of an 

 orange; fine for preserving or pickling. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 Klb. 35 cts., lb. $1.25 



Miller's Cream. Flesh rich salmon color, very thick, sweet ; 

 rind very thin and finelj- netted ; very productive. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., K'b- 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



Netted Gem. One of the earliest and most prolific; globe-shaped ; 

 flesh light green and of fine flavor. Pkt. sets., oz. 15 cts., Klb. 

 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



Paul Rose. Salmon-fleshed; color a beautiful netted gray; deli- 

 cious ; a splendid shipper and good keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 Vi\h. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



Rocky Ford. One of the most popular melons. Oval, slightly 

 ribbed, densely covered with coarse netting; flesh thick, green, 

 very sweet and high-flavored. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, K'L). 30c., lb. $1. 



Fordhook Melon (Burpee's) 



Melon— Burrell's Gem 



ENGLISH MUSKMELONS 



Sutto n's Emerald Gem. A magnificent new Melon for grow- 



mg under glass. Flesh unusually 



thick, of a rich green color, superb in flavor. On the table this Mel- 

 on needs no recommendation, and it will prove a formidable com- 

 petitor on the exhibition stage. Do not confuse this variety with the 

 American Emerald Gem. Pkt. 76c. and $1. 



Sutton's Royal Jubilee. ^ ^""^ ^J"?-, ^ 



splendid oval green-fleshed Melon 



raised at the Royal Gardens, Windsor. Skin almost white, hand- 

 somely netted. The flavor of the deep green flesh is much appre- 

 ciated bv connoisseurs. In constitution the plant is robust and sets 

 freely. Pkt. 60c. and 78c. 



Sutton's Scarlet, ^'^''^ f ^,'r''"'f.'''^'^I*''/ ^."''^'^^H^'^i^' 



beautifully netted; flesh of exceptional depth, 



rich in color and of exquisite flavor. The plant is vigorous in growth 

 and sets freely. Pkt. 75 cts. 



Pkt. 



Blenheim Orange. Scarlet flesh $0 50 



Invincible Scarlet. Scarlet flesh 50 



Hero of Lockinge. White flesh 50 



Sutton's A 1. ( )riginator's stock 75 



OKRA, or GUMBO 



©SSbarcr, GibiSd^ Go.mbauu Ouimbovibo 



One ounce will plant 100 hills 



This vegetable is extensively grown for its green pods, which are 

 used in soiii)s, stews, etc., to which they impart a rich flavor, and 

 are considered nutritious. Sow the seed thickly in rich ground about 

 the middle of May, or when the ground has become warm, in drills 

 3 feet apart, i inch deep ; thin to 10 inches apart, in drills. 



Improved Dwarf Green. Very early ; smooth pods. Pkt. 5 cts., 



oz. 10 cts., 20 Cts., 11). 50 cts. 



Long Green. Long ribbed pods ; very productive. Pkt. 5 cts , oz. 



10 cts., 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Parkin's Perfected Long Pod. An excellent variety. Pkt. 5 cts., 



oz. 10 cts., KIb. 30 cts., 11). 50 cts. 

 White Velvet. Smooth pods, round. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 



20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



