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nUSK MELONS. 



German— Muskat-M clone. French-Mel on Muscade- 

 Spanish— Melon Muscatel. Swedish— Muskat Melon- 



I oz. for 60 hills, 2 to 3 lbs. in hills to the acre. 

 CULTURE— Select a light, sandy, rich soil, and after 

 all dan er of frost is oyer and the ground has be- 

 come warm and dry, plant in hills 4. to 5 feet apart 

 eacli waj', 6 to 13 seeds to the hill. When up and 

 all clanger of insects is past, pull out all bttt three 

 plants. Cultivate until the vines cover the ground, 

 and pinch the ends of the growing shoots to in- 

 duce earlj' fruiting. Ashes, lime, or even road dust 

 is excellent to sift over the young plants when the 

 dew is on to prevent the attack of insects. A few 

 hills for early use may be had by sowing in hotbed 

 on pieces of sod or in pots. The seeds may also be 

 started out of doors, under hand frames or glasses. 

 The quality of melons of all varieties is largely de- 

 XJendent upon conditions of growth and ripening. 

 Unhealthv vines or unfavorable weather produces 



NORFOLK BUTTON. 



DEFENDER— Orange Flesh, (See Cut.) Fruit s~~pf i^s "quoted on ninskln3onr i'ir^^^ 

 medium size, oval in shape, slightly ribbed, g payment of postage by us. If wanted by express, 



covered with gray netting. The fleshisfirm, g at purchaser's exp ens e, dedu c t 10 cen ts per pound. 



fine grained, rich, deep yellow, darker than ' w i um H i mwrn-— im f M m 1 . i j gi Frfh^nnM T n^!-?^ 



that ofthe Osage and of higher flavor. The ^-r-rr-^ ceedmgly 



flesh extends to the rind and retains its color 

 and quality quite to the outer shell, which, 

 though thin is very hard and firm, so that 

 one can remove the edible portion with a 

 spoon, leaving a rind no thicker than that 

 of an orange. The vine is very vigorous and 

 productive. Pkt. loc, oz. aoc, 1=4 lb. 50c, 

 lb. $1.50. 



NORFOLK BUTTON— Green Flesh. (See Cut.) E x- 

 tremely early, very productive. The fruit is oi 

 the Jenny L,ind type, flattened at both stem 

 and blossom ends, ribbed and heavily netted 

 with a distinct nub or "button" growing out 

 of the blossom end, as if the fruit had at- 

 tempted to inake a second growth. The 

 flesh is uniformly sweet and melting. This 

 extra growth is a peculiarity of the earliest 

 ripening strain, as well as an indication of 

 finest flavor, and is eagerlj-- sought for bv 



buyers. The flesh is uniformly sweet and WINTER PINEAPPLE, 



melting. Pkt. loc, oz. 15c. 1=4 'b. 35c, lb. $1.25. 



LONG ISLAND BEAUTY— Green Flesh, (See Cut.) Fruits, of large size, well! 

 flattened, heavily ribbed and netted. Of handsome appearanceand fineqnality, I 

 ripens as early and is similar to the Hackensack, but superior in appearance. | 

 Pkt. IOC, oz. 2bc, 1=4 lb. 60c, lb. $2,00. 



DEFENDER. 

 niNNESOTA PERFECTION — Green Flesh. 



(See Cut.) Of recent introduction, grows to 

 an enormous size, single specimens weighing 

 over 25 pounds. The flesh, which is ex- 

 is of a light green shade. The 

 rmd is tough, and stands shipping well. A desirable sort 

 for private market use. Pkt. loc, oz. 20c, 1=4 lb. see, lb, $(.75. 

 MAY'S NETTED GEM — A favorite every where. They ripen extra 

 early, and grow to an average weight of one and a quarter 

 pounds. The flesh is thick, sweet, juicy, fine grained and of a 

 light green color. Skin a deep green, and heavilv ribbed and 

 netted. Pkt. sc, oz. loc, 1=4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 



PAUL ROSE— Orange Flesh. A cross of the Osage with the 

 Netted Gem. Size and shape is that ofthe Netted Gem; skin is 

 heavily netted. The flesh is quite thick, of rich orange red color, 

 ripening close to the rind, and in flavor is sweet and luscious. It 

 ripens about two weeks earlier than the Osage. The thickness 

 of its flesh and the firmness of its rind make it the best melon for 

 shipping. The .size of the fruits, which are of uniform shape is 

 very convenient for packing in baskets. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOC, 

 1=4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25, 

 WINTER PINEAPPLE— (See Cut.) An 



Green Fleshed Melons. 



Pkt. oz. 

 SC, <oc, 



IOC, 

 IOC, 



ACME OR BALTIMORE MARKBT^Oblong. 



CITRON, EXTRA EARLY— Large, Showy. 5c, 



HACKENSACK LARQE—A popular sort. 5c, 

 HACKENSACK EXTRA EARLY— Ripens 10 days . 



earlier than the Hackensack. 5c, 



JENNY LIND. EXTRA EARLY— Small. 5c, 



MONTREAL H ARKBT— Nearlv round. 5c, 



NUTMEG GREEN— A standard sort. 5c, 



TEXAS CANNON BALL— Round, netted. 5c, 



Salmon Fleshed Sorts. 



Pkt. oz. 



CANTALOUPE, LONG YELLOW— Late. 5c, loc, 



CANTALOUPE, ROUND YELLOW— 5c. 

 EMERALD GEM— Smooth, free from netting. 5c, 

 OSAGE OR MILLERS CREAM— Cocoanut shaped, 



light green netted skin. ' sc, lOC, 



PRINCESS OR PERFECTION— Nutmeg shape. 5c, loc. 



IOC, 

 IOC, 



»5C, 



IOC, 

 IOC, 



IOC, 



15c, 



1=4 lb. 



3SC, 

 30c, 

 3SC, 



40c, 

 30c, 

 50c, 

 30c, 

 30c, 



lb 



1.25. 

 1.00, 

 1.25. 



1.35. 

 1.00. 

 1.75. 

 1.00. 

 1.00. 



1-4 lb. lb. 



30c, $1.00. 

 1.00. 

 1,50. 



30c, 

 45c, 



35c, 

 30c. 



$1.25. 

 1. 00. 



extraordinary melon, 

 which can be kept in perfect condition for months after being 

 pulled. The melons are almost solid, and will weigh twice as 

 much as other melons of same size. Unlike all other varieties 

 It does not ripen on the vine, but should be picked before hard 

 frost and placed in a cool cellar, where it will keep solid for 

 months. When wanted for use bring to a warm room where 

 thev will ripen in afew days. Pkt.ioc, oz.2Sc, 1=4 lb. 75c, lb.$2.50. 



SURPRISE— This old variety 

 is still highly esteemed. 

 Fruit nearly round, but 

 slightly lobed and netted; 

 skin yellowish white; flesh 

 deep salmon color, very 

 sweet and highly flavored. 

 Pkt. 5c, oz. IOC, i°4 lb. 20c, 

 lb. 75c. 



TIP TOP — Yellow Flesh. 



A fine round melon; sweet, 

 juicy and delicious. The 

 flesh is firm but not 

 hard, and is edible, almost 

 to the rind. The vine 

 is of vigorous growth 

 and very productive. 

 Melons medium to large 

 size. One of the best 

 of the yellow fleshed 

 sort. Pkt. sc oz. IOC, 

 ROCKY FORD. ''^ lb. 20c, lb. 7SC. 



NETTED GEM, ROCKY FORD— (Selected Stock.) (See Cut.) Seed saved from melons all of one size. The 

 sweetand luscious fruit that has become world famous for its flavor. As sweet as sugar, as juicy as an orange 

 and as delicious as a peach, the acme of perfection in the melon line. The Rocky Ford Netted Gem is 

 an improved variety ofthe nutmeg type, of small size, averaging five or six inches in length some 

 specimens being round, others slightly oval. The ground color of the skin when ripe, of a rich, 

 greenish gold. The netting, which is very prominent, and light in color, renders the outer appear- 

 ance very attractive. The flesh is very deep, ripen- 

 ing clear to the rind, the seed cavity small. Mam'^ 

 carloads have been shipped in the past 3 

 years to New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Balti- 

 more, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati and . 

 other Eastern markets. All of the leading hotels in 

 the country will buy no other melons while the 

 Rocky Fords are in the niarket. Pkt. loc, oz. 15c, 

 1=4 lb. 3SC, lb. $1.25. 

 , ROCKY FORD— Selected from. general run of melons. 

 Pkt. sc, oz. IOC, 1=4 lb. 30c, lb. Sf.oo. 

 HAY'S GOLDEN TRlUMPH^This still heads our 

 list, for we have as yet to find a melon that surpasses 

 it In flayof, and that is what is really most desired 

 in melons for home use. Good size^ flesh sweet and 

 tender, very , prolific. Should, be grown exten- 

 sively for the restanrants, as it always 

 brings the highest prices oh account of 

 its beautiful color when sliced. The flesh 

 is thick, sweet and juicy; color a deep 

 . pinkish orajpge, and very handsome. Pkt. sc, 



LONG ISLAND BEAUTY. : 3°^' »«>• 



niNNESOTA PERFECTION- 



