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MAY'S CATALOGUE OF NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS AND FRUITS. 
German — Musk at-Mel one. 
Spanish— Melon Muscatel. 
SOME CHOICE MUSK MELONS. 
1 oz., for 60 hills, 2 to 3 lbs. in hills to the acre. 
French — Melon Muscade. 
Swedish — Muskat Melon. 
Prices quoted on 
musk melons in- 
clude the prepay- 
ment of postage by 
us. If wanted by ex- 
press, at purchaser s 
expense, deduct 10 
cents per pound. 
For culture of Musk Mel- 
ons see page 25. 
■ACME OR BALTIMORE. 
— (Green flesh.) (See cut) 
An excellent shipping- 
melon. The fruit is of 
medium size, oval in. 
shape, ribbed and cover- 
ed when ripe with a. 
heavy netting-. The flesh, 
is green, thick, tender, 
and of a sweet, sugary 
flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, *4 
lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 
ANNE A R U N D E Li. 
(Green flesh.) Very large, 
nearly round, deeply net- 
ted, of good flavor, vines 
vigorous. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c 
% lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. w 
BANQUET (Yellow flesh.) (See cut.) Claimed by many of the largest melon grow- 
ers in the U. S. to be the most productive variety ever introduced, and said to yield 25 
per cent more first-class melons to a given" area than any other variety. The mel- 
ons are medium sized, flattened at both ends, and beautifully netted. The flesh is 
deep, very sweet, and of a rich salmon color. Our stock of this has been careful- 
ly grown and selected, and will be found equal to much of the so-called "Special 
Selected Seed" that is offered at high prices by some firms., Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 
20c, lb. 75c. '* -' •• 
CANTALOUPE, LONG. — (Yellow flesh.) Oval,- deeply ribbed, flesh thick, late, well 
adapted to the north. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 
CANTALOUPE, ROUND. — (Yellow flesh.) Similar to the above except in shape. Pkt. 
oc, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. 90c. - „ . 
COLUMBUS. — (Green flesh.) Sweet and melting, of a spicy flavor. Skin finely netted. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, J/t lb. 30e, lb. 90c. 
DELMONICO. — (Orange flesh.) A deeply netted, oval melon, of large size, vines vigorous.? Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c, 34 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 
DEFENDER (Orange flesh.) (See cut.) Fruit medium size, oval in shape, slightly ribbed, covered with?- gray netting. The 
flesh is firm, fine grained, rich, deep yellow, darker than that of the Osage and of higher flavor. The 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. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb".* 50c, - lb.' $1.50. 
EMERALD GEM (Yellow flesh.) Delicate, sweetest and most - delicious of all for 
family use. Medium size, early, skin, dark green. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
HACKENSACK, LARGE. — (Green flesh.) A large, round sort,, ends flattened. The 
skin is deeply netted, flesh green, inclining to yellow at the center. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 
14 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 
HACKENSACK, EXTRA EARLY. — (Green flesh.) (See cut.) This is a variety possess- 
ing all of the good qualities of the large Hackensack, but by careful selection a 
strain has been" secured "which will ripen about, a week or t«n days earlier than the 
old variety, making it more desirable where an extra early large melon is required. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, i/T lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
JENNIE LIND. — (Green flesh.) Small, deeply ribbed melon,' ripens early, particu- 
larly good for hotel use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c. lb. 90c; -,-*f 
MONTREAL MARKET (Green flesh.) Of large size, and, delicious melting flavor; 
often weighing 20 pounds; shape nearly round, deeply ribbed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 
40c, lb. $1.25. ' 
ROCKY FORD For description see list of specialties. 
NUTMEG GREEN (Green flesh.) This good standard sort is often called Early 
Green Nutmeg, the skin being deep green and finely netted. It is a very produc- 
tive sort. Largely grown by market gardeners, who hold it in high esteem. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 
OSAGE OR MILLER'S CREAM. — (Salmon flesh.) A leading favorite yellow fleshed variety. It is round, slightly ribbed and 
netted; skin very dark green; flesh a deep, rich salmon, sweet, highly flavored and delicious to the rind; very seldom that one or 
poor quality is found. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
PAUL ROSE. — (Orange flesh.) A cross of the Osage with the Netted Gem. 
Size and shape is that of the 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.t 
best melon for shipping. The size of the fruits, which are of uniform shape, 
is very convenient for packing in baskets. Pkt. 5e, oz. lOe, *4 lb. 30c ? 
lb. $1.00. 
TIP TOP (Yellow flesh.) This is a fine, round melon of such attrac- 
tive appearance as to always sell quickly in the markets. It is sweet, 
juicy and delicious. The flesh is Arm but not hard, and is edible almost 
to the rind. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. 90c. e, 
WATER MELONS. 
ALABAMA SWEETS. — A grand new shipping melon, equal to Icing, 
Kleckly and Florida Favorite in luscious quality. This new water- 
melon is highly recommended on account of its superior quality, so 
rarely found in long distance shipping melons. It comes in two 
weeks earlier than Icing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb- 20c, lb. 60c. 
BLACK DIAMOND. — (See cut.) Recently introduced, and claimed by 
large growers to be one of the best market varieties ever offered. 
The fruits are of large size, often weighing from 75 to 100 pounds 
each. The color is a rich, deep greenish black, and the shape of the 
melons is roundish oval. Rind thin, but quite tough, enabling it to 
withstand rough handling. Flesh rich red, thick, firm, solid and 
sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 50c. 
BLACK SPANISH.— Sweet and luscious. Pkt. 5c. oz. IO. 14ih.2O.lh, 50c. 
BOSS. — Oblong. Skin dark green. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, % lb. 20c, lb. 50c. 
CITRON. — (For Preserving.) A round, handsome sort, of small size, used tn 
the making of sweetmeats and preserves. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, 
Water Melon Black Diamond lb. 50c. 
Musk Melon Defender. 
