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I.ETTUCE— Continued. 
2;. Golden Spotted,— See page 6. 
1. Blaclc Seeded Simpson.— Like the ordinary curled 
fimpson, it does not properly form a head, but a compact mass 
ot leaves, but differs from it ui being much lighter colored ; stands 
the heat well, and grows double the size of Curled ISimpson. Pkt., 
5c.; oz , isc; j^lb., 5oc. 
3. AU-tlie-Year-Round.— Very hard, crisp eating and 
compact. May be sown for succession all the year round. Does 
not tend to seed. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; qr. lb., 40c. 
1. Early Curled 
Simpson .—This 
variety, properly 
speaking, does not head, 
but forms a compact 
close mass o f leaves ; 
the earliest and leading 
market sort. Pkt., 5c.; 
oz., loc; qr. lb., 40c. 
1. Tennis Ball. 
— One of the earliest 
and best heading varie- 
ties. Pkt., 5c.; oz., loc; 
qr., lb., 40c. 
3. Ice D rum- 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON LETTi;CE. liead.— Heads early, 
■blanches naturally ; rich and tender, Pkt., 5c.; oz., loc; qr. lb., 
40c. 
2. Green Fringed. — A very ornamental variety, but not 
as good for table use .as some other varieties. Pkt., sc.; oz., 
2oc. 
2. Stone-IXead Golden Yellow.— A new variety 
from Germany. As early as the White Tennis Ball, with larger 
heads; quality first-class. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c. 
2. Salamander.— This is one of the best varieties for sum- 
mer use, forming good sized compact heads ; color light green 
outside and white mside. Its great quality, however, is that it 
will withstand drought and heat, and remain longer m head than 
any other variety. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.; 3^lb., 50c. 
2. Bos on lllarhet.— The best for cold frames. Pkt., sc.; 
oz,, 15c.;. J^Ib., 40c. 
2. Boston Ourled.— A variety of great beauty, and of su- 
perior quality. The elegant frilling of the leaves and fine form 
make it very attractive. Pkt , 5c., oz. loc; lb., 40 c. 
3. Hanson. — Heads very large, solid, tender, crisp, of fine 
flavor ; heads often weigh from two to three poimds each, and 
measure to outer leaves from fifteen to twenty inches in diameter. 
Heads up well in dry weather. Best variety for family use. 
Pkt., sc.; oz., loc; qr. lb., 50c. f lb., $1.50. 
HANSOSr LETTUCE. 
Paris \VIiite Cos.— Tender and crisp. Pkt., 50.; 
aoc; qr. lb., 50c. 
MELON. MUSK. 
2. Burpee's Champion Market.— "ee page 7. 
2. Bird's Cantalope.— Seepage 7. 
tion, it will grew from ten to fifteen pounds in weight, while in 
quality and flavor it is peculiarly luscious and sweet. Pkt., 5c.; 
oz., IOC.; qr. lb., 30c. 
BAY VIEW MUSK MELON'. 
'' SiBayVievv.-This is said to be the largest,most prolific and 
best ^flavored cantalope in cultivation. With ordinary cultiva- 
SURPRISE MUSK MELON. 
1. Surprise. — This new variety has a thin, cream-colored 
skin, thickly netted. The flesh is of a deep salmon eoior, and 
very thick. The shape of the melon is round, resembling the Nut- 
meg ; it is early and prolific. Pkt., 5c.; ot,, loc; qr. lb., 30c. 
2. Baltimore.— -Seepage 7. 
1. Golden Gem.— "ee page 7. 
1. Banana.— ''ee page 7. 
2. Montreal.— See page 7. 
1. New White Japan. — A variety from Japan, sweet, thin- 
skinned and early. Color of fruit cream white, flesh thick, size . 
medium, and nearly round. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; qr. lb., 40c.; lb,, 
$1.00. 
3. Improverl Cantelope. — ^A very early, large, round sort ; 
first rate for market. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c., qr. lb., 30c,; lb,,$i. 
1. Ward's Nectar. — Editors of Hearth and Home state : 
Ward's Nf ctar, in point of sweetness and flavor, was the best of 
the several varieties tested." Pkt., 5c.; oz., loc; qr. lb., 250,;. 
lb., 75c. 
1. Green Citron,— A handsome roundish fruit, flattened at 
the ends and roughly netted all over ; flesh thick, green, sweet 
and highly flavored. Pkt., 5c.; oz., loc; qr. lb., 25c.; lb., 750. 
3. Skillman's Fine Netted. — A small, rough netted variety; 
flesh green, very thick, firm, sugary, most delicious flavor. Pkt., 
5c.; oz., loc; qr. lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 
3. Nutmeq:.- Well-known and excellent. Pkt., sc.; oz,, loc; 
qr. lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 
1. Sill's H.ybrid.— Salmon color, flesh rich, sweet and delic- 
ious. No garden should be without it. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; qr. 
lb., 50c. 
3. Cassaija,— A Musk Melon of extraordinary size and delic- 
ious flavor ; weight from twelve to fifteen pounds. Pkt,, sc.; oz., 
loc; qr. lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 
3. Hackensack.— The/most popular variety of Musk Melon 
grown by market gardeners in this vicinity. It attains a large 
size, round in shape, flattened at the ends, is of the most deHcious 
flavor, and wonderfully productive. It somewhat resembles the 
Green Citron, on which, however, it is a decided improvement, 
Pkt., sc.; oz., 15c.; qr. lb., 40c.; lb., $1, 
31 EL ON, WATER. 
3. rh>rida Favorite.- See page 7. 
3. Kollj's Gem. — See page 7. 
3. Iron Clad. — See page 7. 
3. Joi-dan Gray,— See page 7. 
1. Koss. — See page 7. 
3, 83-Ponnd Cuban Queen. — This new melon, is one 
of the largest and finest varieties in the world; great produc- 
tiveness, enormous size, handsome appearance, solidity, thin rind, 
and crisp, sugary flesh. Shape varies from oblong to oval. Pkt,, 
5c.; oz., 15c. 
1. A'ick's Early.— Long, smooth, rather small, flesh bright 
pmk, solid, sweet. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 150, 
3. Golden-Fleshed.— The flesh of this melon is a rich honey 
color and the flavor sweet and rich. Slices alternating with those 
of the scarlet-fleshed variety make a pleasing show on the table. 
Shape nearly round ; size above the average, Pkt,, loc; oz,, ooc. 
3. Peerless.— A very fine variety, of medium size, thin crisp 
light mottled green, flesh bright scarlet, solid in center, 
melting, and sweet as honey. Pkt., sc; oz., joc; qr, lb., 25c ; 
lb,, 8oc, 
1. Ice Cream.— (True, white seed)— An early melon of super- 
ior quality, Pkt,, sc.; oz., loc; qr, lb., 2sc.; lb,, 8oc. 
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