/ nUSK MELONS. 
German— Muskat-Alelone. French— Melon Muscade* 
Spanish— Melon Muscatel. Swedish— Muskat Melon. 
Ik <>1. for 60 hills, 3 to 3 lbs. in liilis to the acre, 
ClWi CRE — Select a light, sandy, rich soil, and after 
all d:in er of frost i.s over and the ground has be- 
come warm and dry, plant in hills 4 to r> feet apart 
each waj', 6 to 12 seeds to the hill. When up and 
all danger of insects is past, pull out all but three 
plants. Cultivate until tlic vines cover the ground, 
and pinch the ends of the growing shoots to in- 
duce 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 use may be had by sowing in hotbed 
on pieces of sod or in pots. The seeds may also be 
started out of doors, under hand frames or glasses. 
The quality of melons of all varieties is largely de- 
pendent upon conditions of growth and ripening, 
ijnhealthy viTies or unfavorable weather produces 
fmit of O'nn p.) T'a I i v< ly poor v.'iliie. 
""T'nces"qu"^ 
d on musk melons include the pre- 
payment of postajje by us. lit wanted by express. 
^^£urcha.ser'3 exyense^ *1^US^^m m V^ , ^ p"" "*^ 
NORFOLK BUTTON. 
FENDBR— Orange Flesh. (See Cut.) Fruit 
Hum size, oviil in shape, slightly ribbed, 
I ied with gray netting. The fleshisHrni, 
- .L;rained, rich," deep yellow, darker than 
„iial: of the Osage and of higher flavor. The 
tiesh 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, 1-4 lb. 50c, 
lb. $1.50. 
NORFOLK BUTTON— Green Flesh. (See Cut.) Ex- 
tremely early, very productive. The fruitisof 
the Jenny Lind type, flattened at both stem 
.ind blossom ends, ribbed and heavily netted 
with a distinct nub or"button" grovviugout 
of the blossom end. as if the fruit had at- 
t'-mpted to make a second growth. The 
llesh is uniformly sweet xtnd melting. This 
xtra growth is a peculiarity of the earliest 
ipening strain, as well as an indication of 
iiiest flavor, and is eagerly sought for by 
'uyers. The flesh is uniformly sweet and 
nelting. Pkt. loc, oz. ijc, 1-4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
-ONQ ISLAND BEAUTY— Qreen Flesh. (See Cut.) Fruits of large size, well 
lattened, heavily ribbed and netted. Of handsome appearanceand fineqnality. 
ipens as early and is similar to the Hackensack, but superior in appearance, 
i^kt. IOC, oz. 20c. 1-4 lb. 60C, lb. $2,00. 
DEFENDER 
niNNESOTA PERFECTION — Green Flesh. 
(See Cut.) Of recent introduction, grows to 
an enormous .size, single specimens weighing 
over 25 pounds. The tiesh, which is ex- 
ceedingly sweet is of a light green shade. The 
rmd IS tough, and stands shipping well. A desirable sort 
for private market use. Pkt. loc, oz. 20c, 1.4 lb. 50c lb $1.75 
ftlAY'S NETTED GEM— A favorite every where. They ripen extra 
early, and grow to an average weight of one and a quarter 
pounds. The flesh is thick, sweet, juicy, fine grained and of a 
light green color. Skin a deep green, and heavily ribbed and 
netted. Pkt. sc oz. loc, 1-4 lb. 30c, lb. $i.oo. 
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 liLscious. It 
ripens about two weeks earlier than the Osage. The thickness 
of its flesh and the firmness of its rind make it the best melon for 
shipping. The size of the fruits, which are of uniform shape is 
very convenient for packing in baskets. Pkt. 6C, oz. loc, 
WINTER PIiNEAPPLE. 
Green Fleshed Melons. 
IOC, 
loc, 
IOC, 
IOC, 
ISC 
IOC, 
Pkt. 
ACME OR BALTIMORE MARKET— Oblong. sc. 
CITRON, EXTRA EARLY— Large, showv. sc. 
HACKENSACK LARGE- A popular sort". SC, 
HACKENSACK EXTRA EARLY— Ripens 10 days 
earlier than the Hackensack. 5c, 
JENNY LINO, EXTRA EARLY- Small. bc, 
MONTREAL HARKHT- Nearly round. KC, 
UTMEG GREEN— A standard sort. SC, 
TEXAS CANNON BALL— Round, netted. gc, loc, 
Salmon Fleshed Sorts. 
CANTALOUPE, LONG YELLOW— Late. 'sc^ loc 
CANTALOUPE, ROUND YELLOW— Sc, loc, 
EMERALD GE.-.l- Smooth, free from netting, sc. 
OSAGE OR MILLERS CRE AM— Cocoanut shaped, 
light green netted skin. sc, 
PRINCESS OR PERFECTION— Nut meg shape, sc. 
1-4 lb. 
35c, 
30c, 
3SC. 
40c, 
30c. 
50c, 
30c, 
30c, 
lb. 
■.25. 
1.00. 
I.2S. 
>.3S. 
1.00. 
1.75. 
1.00, 
1.00. 
ISC, 
■oc, 
loc. 
1-4 lb. 
30c, 
30c, 
45c, 
35c, 
30c. 
lb. 
$1.00. 
1.00. 
1.50. 
$I.2S 
1.00. 
1-4 lb. 3SC. lb. S1.25. 
WINTER PINEAPPLE-(See Cut.) An extraordinary melon, 
which can be kept in perfect condition for months after being 
pulled. The melons are almost solid, and will weigh twice as 
much as other melons of s.ame size. Unlike all other varieties 
it does not ripen on the vine, but should be picked before hard 
I frost and placed in a cool cellar, where it will keep solid for 
months. When wantei' for use bring to a warm room where 
they will ripeninafewdays. Pkt.ioc, oz.2sc, i-4lb.7sc, lb.$2.so. 1 
SURPRISE— This old variety 
is stiil highly esteemed. i 
Fruit nearly round, but 
slightly lobed and netted; 
skin yellowish white; flesh 
deep salnion color, very 
sweet and highly flavored. 
Pkt. SC, oz. IOC, 1-4 lb. aoca 
lb. 7SC. J 
TIP TOP — Yellow Flesh.; 
A fine round melon; sweet, ' 
juicy and delicious. The 
flesh is firm but not 
hard, and is edible, almost 
to the rind. The vine 
is of vigorous growth 
and very productive. 
.Melons medium to large 
size. One of the best 
of the yellow fleshed 
sort. Pkt. SC oz. IOC, 
ROCKY FORD. '•4 'b. 20c. lb. 7SC. 
NETTED GEM, ROCKY FORD— (Selected Stock.) (Sec Cut.) Seed saved from melons all of one size. The 
iweetand luscious fruitthatiias become world famous for its flavor. As sweet as sugar, as juicy as an orange 
ind as delicious as a peach, the acme of perfection in the melon line. The Rocky Ford Netted Gem Is 
n improved variety of the nutmeg type, of small size, averaging five or six inches in length some 
pecimens being round, others slightly oval. The ground color of the skin when ripe, of a rich, 
recnish gold. The netting, which Is very prominent, and light in color, renders the outer appear- 
^ ance very attractive. The flesh is very deep, ripen- 
jng clear to the rind, the .seed cavity small. Many 
carloads have been shipped in the past 3 
years to New York. Philadelphia, Boston, Balti- 
more, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati and 
other Eastern markets. All of the leading hotels in 
the country will buy no other melons while the 
Rocky Fords are in the market. Pkt. loc, oz. isc, 
1-4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
ROCKY FORD^elected from general run of melons. 
Pkt. sc, oz. IOC, 1-4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
HAY'S GOLDEN TRIUMPft— This still heads our 
list, for we have as yet to find a melon that surpasses 
it in flavor, and that is what is realty most desired 
in melons for home use. Good size, flesh sweet and 
tender, very prolific. Should be grown exten- 
sively for the restatirants, as it always 
brings the highest prices on account of 
its beautiful color when sliced. The flesh 
is thick, sweet and juicy; color a deep 
pinkish orange, and very handsome. Pkt. sc. 
oz. IOC, 1-4 lb. 30C, lb. $1.00. 
niNNESOTA PERFECTION. 
