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L. L. MAY & CO., ST, PAUL, MINN. 
MUSK MELON. 
Culture.— Select a light, sandy, rich soil, and after all dan^:er of frost 
is over and the ground has become warm and drj'. plant in hills four to 
six feet apart each way. six to twelve seeds to the hill. When up and 
all danger of insects is past, pull out all but three plants. Cultivate un- 
til the vines cover the ground , and pinch the ends of the growing shoots 
to induce early fruiting. Ashes, lime, or even road dust is excellent to 
sift over the young plants, when the dew is on to prevent the attack of 
insects. A few hills for early may be had by sowing in hot-bed on pieces 
of sod or in pots. The seeds may also be started out of doors, under 
hand frames or glasses. 
Kinnesota Perfection. — See Specialties. 
Osage. — See Specialties. 
Princess.— The Princess, after a thorough 
trial, has proven to be one of the best Mel- 
ons in cultivation. In shape it is almost 
round, with heavily netted dark green skin; 
the flesh is of a rich orange color and very 
thick, while the flavor is delicious. Kipcns 
early and grows to a good size, often weigh- 
ing ten pounds each. The vines grow 
ouslj' and arc exceedingly productive. 
5c., oz. 10c. , 14 
lb. 30c.„ lb. 80c. 
GEM MTTSK 
MELON. 
An excellent 
new Musk Melon 
which originated 
in Michigan. 
Too much can- 
not be said of the 
quality of this 
Chicago Market. — This deservedly popular variety, which waa first 
sent out six vcars ago, has been steadily growing in favor every year 
since, and steadilj' holds its own against all melons in our market, with 
he possible exception of the Osage and Minnesota Perfection; it is a 
great favorite with all who prefer a green fleshed variety. It has been 
carefully selected and improved by Mr. A. Colvin, one of the most suc- 
cessful market melon growers near Chicago. Every year the melons for 
seed have been most carefully selected, lor the following points: Earli- 
ness of maturity, large and uniform size, thickly netted skin, small seed 
cavity, deep, green flesh, juicy and delicious flavor and freedom from rot. 
I'cr p'kt. 5c., oz. lOc. 141b. 30c., lb. $1.0O. 
Pineapple. — A large and very prolific variety, of good flavor; a most 
desirable sort. Per pkt. Gc, oz. 10c. , V^lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Ward's Nectar. — A medium early variety of good 
size and fairly productive. Flesh is sweet, thick and 
juicy. One of the finest flavored melons that we have 
ever grown. Per pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, ^ lb. 25c., lb, 75c. 
lion^ Yellow Canteloupe. — An oblong variety. 
Flesh, redaish oracge and very sweet; early and pro- 
ductive. Per pkt. 6c., oz. 15c., v4 It. 25c., !b. 76c. 
Bound Tellow Canteloupe.— Similar to the above 
in every way except shape, being round in form. Pkt. 
, oz. 15c,,'3^4, lb. 25c. lb. 75c. 
Colorado, Trinidad.— 
I received the plants, and 
want to say it was mor*' 
than 1 could expect; the> 
arnvcd in splendid condi- 
tion and must say they are 
beautiful. 
Mrs. A. Veach. 
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 juicy. The vines are strong growing and very 
productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 14 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00. 
Bay View. — Very desirable onaccount of its shipping qualities; prolific, 
carij', green flesh, large size. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. , V4, lb. 25c., lb. 85c. 
Casaba. — Fruit oblong, thin skin; good for home use; not desirable 
for shipping. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, ^4 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Extra Early Hackensack. — A variety possessing all the good quali- 
ties of the large Hackensack, and fully two weeks earlier, Pkt. 5c., oz, 
lOc, 341b, 25c., lb. 75c. 
Netted Gem, — A very early, most delicious small melon; in form glob- 
ular: flesh lightish green; verv desirable. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, Vi lb. 25c., 
lb. 75c. 
Green Citron Nutmeg. — A very desirable melon either for the table 
or market; very iuicv, honcyflavor, thick green flesh; a standard sort, 
Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc", Vilt)- 30c., lb. 90c. 
Improved Christiana. — Outer color dark green. When ripe, the melon 
always separates from the stem. The flesh is a dark, rich yellow, of 
the best quality and thick. It is becoming a general favorite. Pkt, 5c., 
oz, lOc, 14 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Jenny liind. — Small, round, extra early, fine netted, of good flavor; 
the earliest melon grown. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc. 14 25c., lb. 70c. 
Large 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, ^ lb. 25c., lb. 70c. 
SContreal Nutmeg, — Fruit of the largest size, often attaining a weight 
of fifteen to twenty pounds; "^^ape 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 early, medium size; salmon colored flesh of su- 
perior flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 14 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00. 
White Japan. — Medium size, flesh thick, skin, pale green; one of the 
earliest; worthy of a place in every family garden. Pkt. 5c,, oz, lOc, ^ 
lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Boltimore, or Acme. — A splendid sort, groVs to an enormous size; 
fine flavor, and one of the best for shipping purposes. Pkt, 5c., oz. 15c., 
lb. 25c., lb, 70c. 
Skillman*s Netted. — Form roundish oval; flesh, deep green, sweet and 
richly perfumed;_an early and delicious variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. , ^ lb. 
25c., lb 70c. ■ i 
Delmonicc — The melons are oblong in shape; flesh is thick, orange 
pink in color and of delicious flavor. A comparatively new variety, and 
all ..overs of good melons should be stire and give the Delmonico a trial. 
Per pkt. 5c„ oz. 15c., 14 lb. 40c., lb. $1.,25. 
WATER MELONS. 
Culture. — Treat the same a» Musk Melons, except that they should be 
planted eight to ten feet apart, according to variety. 
Buby Gold.— See Specialties. 
Jumbo. — See Specialties. 
■White Gem. — See Specialties. 
Mammoth Iron Glad. — This is a varietj' that all large growers o: 
melons for shipping should give a trial; ftrows to mammoth size, and 
possesses all the good qualities of shiljping and eating; skin striped, 
long; very solid to the core, crisp and juicj', often attaining the weight 
of 60 pounds and upwards. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 14 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Phinney's Early. — The earliest of all varieties ; medium size : oval : 
quick-growing variety ; thin rind ; red flesh ; very hardy and productive. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, Vi lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Pride of Georgia. — New; dark green in color, oval in shape, and 
ridged like an orange, crisp and sweet. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. , 14 20c., lb. 
65c. 
Vlck's Early. — Long, smooth, rather small, flesh bright pink, solir,' 
smooth, and the earliest melon we are acquainted with. Pkt. 5c., o 
10c., Vi lb. 30e., lb. $1.00. 
^fountain Sweet. — A large, long melon, flesh red, firm and sweet, soli'i 
to the centre; a well known standard variety. Pkt. Sc., oz. 10c. , V4 
25c., lb. 70c. 
The Boss. — An acquisition to the melon family ; of good size ; deep 
green color; oblong, solid; quite earlv; worthy of a place in every gar 
den. Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c., Vi lb. 25c., lb. 70c. 
White Seed, Ice Cream or Peerless.— Nearly round, pale green, thin 
rind, scarlet flesh ; delicious in flavor; old standard variety, and cannot 
be too highly recommended. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, Vi lb. 25c., lb. 70c. 
Citron for Preserves. — Red seed, the standard old varietv for pre- 
serves. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, Vi lb. 30c., lb. $1.00. 
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. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, Vi lb. 25c., lb. 70c, 
Bark Icing, or Ice Rind. — Round, solid, thin rind; very delicious ic 
flavor; not desirable for shipping, owing to its thinness of rind. Pkt. 5c. 
oz. lOc, Vi lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Georg'ia Rattlesnake, or Gsrpsy.— Standard Southern vari-ty. pos- 
sessing remarkable shipping qualities ; oblong, scarlet flesh, crisp anil 
juicv. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, Viib. 25c., lb. 70. 
Scaly Bark. — Large size, remarkably good shipper; rind dark green 
with scaly markings, thin and tough; flesh light crimson, solid, and o. 
fine flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, V4 lb. 25c., lb. 70c. 
Mountain Sprout. — Oval, large growing, bright scarlet, crisp; good 
keeper; later than the Mountain Sweet. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. , '4 
lb. 70c. 
