JEXNV LIMD. 
Improved Christiana — Outer color dark 
Kreen. Wlien ripe, the melon always sep- 
arates fi'om the stem. The flesh is a dark, 
rich yellow, of the best quality and thick. 
It is becoming a general favorite. Per pkt. 
5C., oz. loc., }{ lb. 30C., lb. Si.oo, postpaid. 
Jenny LInd — Small, round, extra early, fine 
netted, of good flavor, the earliest Melon 
grown. Per pkt. 5c., oz. loc., H lb. 30c., lb. 
$1.00, postpaid. 
Large Haolcensack— Very popular with mar- 
ket gardeners in the vicinity of the large 
cities, being of a very large size ; very pro- 
lific ; rich in flavor: thick, juicy flesh, and 
always commands a ready sale, growing 
more popular each season. Per pkt. 50., oz. | 
loc, ,'i lb. 30c., lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
Montreal Nutmeg— Fruit of the largest size, 
often attaining a weight of fifteen to twenty 
pounds; shape, nearly round, flattened at 
the end.s, deeply ribbed ; flesh remarkably MONTRE.^L NUTMEG, 
thick, green, melting, and of the finest flavor. Per pkt. 5c., oz. loc., 
lb. 30C., lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
Pineapple — A large and very prolific vari- 
ety, of good flavor ; a most desirable sort. 
Per pkt. 5c., oz. loc., K lb. 30c., lb. $1.00, 
postpaid. 
The Surprise — Very early, medium size ; 
salmon-colored flesh of superior flavor. 
Per pkt. sc., oz. 10c., 14 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00, 
postpaid. 
White Japan— Medium size; flesh thick, 
sLKi'Kisi;. skin pale green; one of the earliest; 
worthy of a place in every family garden. Per 
pkt. sc., oz. IOC, H 'b. 30C., lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
Princess— See Novelties for description. Per pkt. 
hjc., oz. 300., H lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, postpaid. 
Acme— A splendid sort, grows to an enormous 
size, fine flavor and one of the best for shipping 
purposes. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 14 lb. 30c., lb. 
$1.00, postpaid. 
Water M^lor^s. wh,te,apan. 
Culture— Treat the same as Musk Melons, except that they should 
be planted eight to ten feetapart, according to variety. 
Black Spanish— Medium size, round, black seeded, red flesh, thin 
rind, vines small ; will admit of closer planting than other varieties: 
fine melon, of the best quality. Per pkt. 5c., oz. loc. ^ lb. 25c., lb. 
75c., postpaid. 
Colorado Preserving Melon — Distinct from the standard Citron for 
preserves"; grows to a very large size, often 30 to 40 lbs. ; flesh very 
firm and solid, with a small proportion of seeds. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 
15C., X lb. sec, lb. $1.50, postpaid. 
Cuban Queen -Beautifully marked, light 
and dark green ; solid, crisp, bright red 
flesh; a good shipper; grows to an im- 
mense size. Per. pkt. 5c., oz. ioc.,^4 lb. 2ic,, 
lb. 7:c. postpaid. 
Dark Icing, or Ice Rind- Round, solid, thin, 
rind, very delicious in flavor ; not desira- 
ble for shipping, owing to its thinness of 
rind. Per pkt. sc., oz. loc., K lb. asc., lb. 
CI B.^N- (,)UKEN. 75C., postpaid. 
Georgia Rattlesnake or Oypsy-Standard Southern variety, pos- 
sessing remarkable shipping qualities ; oblong, scarlet flesh, crisp, 
and juicy. Per pkt. 5c., oz. uc, % lb. 25c., lb. 750., postpaid. 
Oreen and Cold— See Specialties for description. Per pkt. sc., oz. 
15c , K lb. 50c., lb. $1.50, postpaid. 
KOLB'S GEM. 
Kolb's Cem— On® 
of the most relia- 
b le and largest of 
melons. On ac- 
count of its enor- 
mous size, its ex- 
treme hardiness in 
shipping, and its 
fine eating; quali- 
I ties, it has come to 
be the leading Mel- 
on of the day. 
Fles?i,bright crim- 
son, solid, sweet, 
and luscious, and 
increasing in pop- 
iilarity every 
year. Per pkt. 5C., 
oz. loc., ,U lb. 25C.» 
lb. 7sc., postpaid. 
Light Icing— A very 
excellent Melon 
for general purposes; fine quality, equaling that of tixe White 
Seed lee Cream ; very desirable for home use. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 
IOC, 14 lb. 25c., lb. 75C., postpaid. 
Christmas New— The originator claims for the Melon, that it is a 
good shipper ; very productive; earl}' and of good flavor ; qualities 
that entitle it to a trial. Per pkt, 5c., oz. 20c., % lb. 50c,, lb, $1,50, 
postpaid. 
MAMMOTH IKON CLAD, 
Mammoth Iron Clad— I nis is a variety that all *p.rgo growers of 
melons for shipping should give a trial ; grows to mammoth size, 
and possesses all the good qualities ot shippmg and eating ; skin 
striped^ long ; very soliti to the core, crisp, and juicy; often attain- 
ing the weight of 6d pounds and upwards. Per pkt, jc, oz. xoc., X 
. 11^' 75-1 postpaid. 
Phinney*s Early— The earliest of all varieties*, 
medium size; oval, quick growing variety ; 
y thin rind ; red tiesh ; very hardy and produc- 
tive. Pkt. 5C., oz, loc., lb. 25c., lb. 75c,, 
postpaid. 
^^^^^Lv\.^^!0»»i P'*'de of Ceorgia— New; dark green in color, 
oval in shape, and ridged like an orange, 
crisp and sweet. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc., lb. 25c., 
lb. 75c., postpaid. 
Vick's Early— I^ng, smooth, rather small, 
I'HiNXEV's KARLV. flesh bright pink, solid, smooth, and the ear- 
liest melon we are acquainted with. Pkt. 5c,, oz. loc., X lb. 30c., 
lb. $1 00, postpaid. 
Mountain Sweet— A large, long melon, flesh red, firm and sweet, 
solid to the centre ; a well known standard variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
10c., 14 lb., 25c., lb. 75C-, po.stpaid. 
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