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MUSKMELONS, continued 
Emerald Gem. A splendid ex- 
. tra-early va- 
riety ; fruits emerald-green in color, glob- 
ular, slightly flattened, irregularly rib- 
bed, and beautifully netted. Flesh very 
thick, of a deep rich salmon color, and 
deliriously sweet. A good Melon for the 
home-garden; can always be depended 
upon. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 35 cts., Mlb. $1. 
Rocky Ford. We offer an especially 
fine improved strain of this popular Melon. 
The fruit is small, almost round, smooth, 
showing no ribs, and densely covered with 
a heavy gray netting. Flesh thick and 
deep green, showing a fine lining of gold at 
the center. A Melon of highest quality. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., J^lb. 60 cts. 
Montreal Market (Green Nutmeg). 
An excellent and very large Melon, often 
weighing eighteen to twenty pounds. 
Fruit round, flattened at both ends, light 
green, deeply ribbed, and well netted. 
Flesh green, remarkably thick, and of 
richest flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, }4Xb. 75c. 
Hackensack. A large, round Melon of 
fine quality. Deeply and irregularly 
ribbed, and heavily netted; flesh green. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., }ilb. 60 cts. 
Paul Rose. An oblong Melon of me- 
dium size; deep green, slightly ribbed, and 
prettily netted. Flesh very thick, deep 
salmon color, and sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 20 cts., J^lb. 60 cts. 
ENGLISH MELONS 
FOR FORCING 
Rocky Ford Muskmelons 
Sutton's Emerald Gem. A superb 
Melon of large size, finely netted, and of 
delicious flavor. Flesh unusually thick, of a rich green color. On the table this Melon needs no recommendation, 
and has proved a formidable competitor on the exhibition stage. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Sutton's Superlative. A fruit of medium size, almost round, and handsomely netted. Flesh scarlet and very 
thick; of an exceptionally rich flavor. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Blenheim Orange. Beautifully netted. Sets well and is very delicious. Pkt. 50 cts. 
WATERMELONS 
Plant the same as muskmelon, except that the hills should be at least 8 feet apart. 
One ounce will plant 30 hills 
Hungarian Honey. An extremely 
— — early and very 
luscious Melon. It is the easiest to grow of all 
Watermelons, matures early, and will ripen 
as far north as Canada. The fruits are uni- 
formly globe-shaped, of a solid dark green 
color; flesh brilliant red, ripening clear to the 
rind. Its color and luscious flavor are tempt- 
ing to the most exacting and critical taste. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 30 cts., J$b. $1. 
Cole's Early. A very early sort of fine quality ; 
fruit medium size, nearly round ; flesh red, luscious • 
and sweet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Mlb. 75 cts. 
KLECKLEY SWEETS. Fruit oblong, about 
20 inches in length, with thin rind; sugary and 
crisp; ripens early. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, }ilh. 50 cts. 
Tom Watson. Probably the best-shaped 
Melon, and one of the finest for main crop. Fruit 
very large, oblong; flesh rich red, juicy, and of 
finest quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Mlb. SI. 
Citron. A round, light- and dark-striped 
Melon; meat greenish white. Used for preserv- 
Watermelon ing only. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., J^lb. 75 cts. 
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