NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS AND PLANTS. 
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MUSK MELON. 
Cultiiro —'■select ft Vsht, sandy, rich soil, and after all danger of frost 
is ovcrYnd thf sriumfhas become warm and <lrJ^ plant in iSus four to 
six feet apart each war, six to twelve seeds to the hill. When up and 
all danscf SfLseets is ipkst, ,n>ll out all but three Pl«"t/-C" t'J^te un- 
til the vines cover the Rround, and pineh the ends of the grownig shoots 
io inditcc early fruiting. Ashes, lime, or even road dust « excellent to 
sift over the youne the devf is on to prevent the attack of 
fnVerts A few Mls'for early may be had by so^v^n« m hot-bc-d on pieces 
of sod or iH pots. The seeds may also be started out of doors, under 
'"'Minnesota plrfe?ti'on.-Thi Is tbe gru,ndest Musk Melon ever 
introduced, grows to an enormous size, frequently weiRhing over .^o 
lbs The nesh, which is exceedingly sweet, is ot a l.ght green shade. 1 he 
rind, though not thick, is tough and stands shipping better than any 
varietv we have ever grown. In shape it is nearly rotmd , as shown in 
the illustration, but flattened at both ends and deeply ribbed. We can- 
not too hifthly recommend Perfection, either for private or market 
use In productiveness it excels all other sorts, and many growers who 
have tried Perfection will raise no other kind. Pkt. lOc, 02. 15c., 14 lb. 
50c., lb. $1.50. . 
Osae^e —This varietv has been in great demand the past few seasons, 
and the market gardeners state it brings the highest price in the mar- 
ket It is almost round, medium size; flesh salmon colored, finely net- 
ted'and of the most delicious flavor. It ranks next to Perfection ior 
either private or market use, and cannot be too hlg-hly reoommendea. 
Vines are strorg growing and very productive. Pkt. lOc, oz. luc, 14 
lb. 30c., lb. $1.00. . c fl„ „, „_ri 
Acme —A sidendid sort, grows to an enormous size ; fine flavor, ana 
one of the best for shipping purposes. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15., 14 lb. 25c., lb. 
70c 
Emerald Gem.— An excellent new Musk Melon which originated in 
Michigan Too much cannot be said of the quaUty of this Melon, as 
there is not another variety that approaches it in flavor. It is deeply 
ribbed smooth skin, and of a deep emerald green color, flesh salmon, 
very thick and juiev. The vines are strong growing and very product- 
ive. Pkt. 5c., oz. I'Oe., Vi. lb. 35c., lb. $1.00. 
Skillman's Netted.— Form roundish oval; flesh deep green, sweet and 
richly perfumed; an early and delicious variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 14 lb. 
25c., lb 70c. 
Delmonico.— The melons are oblong in shape; flesh is thick, orange 
pink in color and of delicious flavor. A comparatively new variety, and 
all yovcrs of good melons should be sure and give the Delmonico a trial. 
Per pkt. Sc„ oz. 15c., 14.1b. .'iSc . lb. Si. 00. 
Princess. — The Princess, after a thorough trial, has proven to be one 
of"t!ie best Melons in cultivation. In shape it is almost round, with 
heavily jastted, dark green skin; the flesh is of a rich orange color and 
very thick, while the flavor is delicious. Ripens early and grows to a 
good size, often weighing 10 lbs. each. The vines grow vigorously and 
arc exceedingly productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc.,14 lb. 25c., lb. 80c. 
Ward's Mectar. — A medium early variety of good size and fairly pro- 
ductive. Pleth is sweet, thick and juicy. One of the finest flavored 
melons that we have ever grown. Per pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 14 lb. 25c., lb. 
75e. 
l^ng Yellow Canteloupe. — An oblong variety. Flesh, reddish or- 
ange and very sweet; early and productive. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 15e., 14 'b. 
25c., lb. 75e. 
Round Yellow Canteloupe.-Similar to the above in every way ex- 
cept shape, being round in form. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., Vi 'h. 25e., lb. 7oc. 
Bay View —Very desirable on account of its shippln?; qualities; prohtie, 
early , green "flesh, large size. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 141b. 20e., lb. 75c. 
Casaba.— Fruit oblong, thin skin; good for home use; not desir.-ible 
for shipping. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOe., H lb. 2Sc., lb. 75c. 
Extra Early Eackensack.— A variety possessing all the good quali- 
ties of the large Hackensack, and fully two weeks earlier. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
10c., >4,lb. 20c., lb. 65c. 
Netted Gem.— A very early, most delicious small melon; In form gioh- 
tilar; flesh lightish green; very desirable. Pkt. 5e., oz. lOe., 14 lb. .Joe., 
lb. 73e. 
Green Citron Nutmeer.— A vcrv desirable melon either for the table 
or\SS?ket; vc??jXvToneyflavor, thick green flesh; a standard sort. 
Pkt. 5e., oz. 10c., H lb. 30c., lb. 90c. 
Improved Christiana.— Outer color dark green, ^yhcn ripe, the melon 
alwSVs separates from the stem. The flesh is a dark, rich yellow^ of 
the best quality and thick. It is becoming a general favorite. Pkt. oc. 
oz. lOc, 14 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Jenny Lind.— Small, round, extra early, fine netted, of good flavor: 
the earliest melon grown. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, Vi lb. 25c., lb. 70c. 
Laree Hackensack.— Very popular with market gardeners in the vi- 
cinity of large cities, being of a very large size; very prolific, rich in fla- 
vor- thick juicy flesh, and always commands a ready sale, growing 
more popular each season. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, Hlb. 20c., lb. GOe. 
Montreal Nutmeg.— Fruit of the largest size, often attaining a weight 
of fifteen to twenty pounds; .-Hape nearly round, flattened at the ends, 
deeply ribbed; flesh remarkably thick, green, melting, and of the finest 
flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 14 lb. 25c., lb. 70c. 
The Surprise. — Very earlv, medium size; salmon colored flesh of su- 
perior flavor. Pkt. 5c.,oz. I'Oc, 14 lb. 25c., lb. 85c. 
White Japan.— Medium size, flesh thick, skin, pale green; one o'the 
earliest; worthy of a place in every family garden. I'kt. 5c., oz. lOe., Vi 
lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Chlcaeo Market.- This deservedly popular variety, which was first 
sent out six years ago, has been steadily growing in favor every year 
since, and stcadil vholds its own against all melons in our market, with 
he possible exception of the Osage and Minnesota Perfection; « a 
great favorite with all who prefer a green fleshed variety. 1 1 has becn. 
carefuUv selected and improved by Mr. A. Colvin, one of the most suc- 
cessful market melon growers near Chicago. Every year the ^im^"^ '^^ 
seed have been most earcfullv selected, lor the following points: Earlt- 
ness of maturity, large and uniform size, thickly netted skin, small seed 
cavity, deep, grce« flesh, juicy and delicious flavor andfrc«dom Irom rot. 
Per pkt. 5c., oz. lOc. V41b. 25c . lb. 09c. 
Pineapple.— A large and very prolific variety, of good flavor; a most 
desirable sort. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Vi lb- 25c., lb. 75c. 
WE ASE EXTENSIVE GROWEE.S of all kinds o€ Seeds, 
I and our prices are as low as first-class seed can be sold. 
5 PACKETS OF IWUSK MELONS, YOUR SELECTION, FOR 25 CENTS. 
