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Prices quoted on iinixk mel- 
ons incliiile the prepayment of 
postage Itj- UN. If wiinted by 
exprexH, at purelia.ser'.s ev- 
pense, dediiet 10c per pound. 
1 nr.. for (10 hillN, 3 to 3 lbs. 
In hlllM to the acre. 
l{<U'ky Ford. ■v-.ii ». . , 
rjorm iM M,,.,L..,, ,,,, irellow Mented Japan. 
Spanish— Melon Muscalel. XTlUaK iTlELONS French— Melon Muscade 
.ff '''''T^l?'^^^'^''' "Sht. sandy, rich soil, and ' Swedi.sh-Muskat Melon 
after all danger of frost is over and the ground 
has become warm and dry, plant In hills 4 to 
Wh»n fS^" J'^^ ' 6 to 12 seeds to the hill. 
When up and all danger of insects is past, pull 
out all but three plants. Cultivate until 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 
\ll ^.".V"*, P'''',"'? '"e 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 largelv de- 
pendent upon conditions of growth and ripen- 
ing. l?nhealthy vines or unfavorable weather 
produces fruit of comparatively poor value, 
ROCkv Ford '^1® > sweet, luscious 
ivuv^ivy Ji'UlU. melon that has become world 
famous for its captivating; flavor. "Rocky Ford" 
has proved to be a very valuable melon in every 
respect, somewhat resembling the old "Netted 
uem but IS more oval in shape. The vines are 
exceedingly healthy and vigorous, bearing an 
enormous quantity of fruits during the entire 
season. Fruits average five to six inches in 
length The skin is of a rich, greenish-gold; 
fl»»i,"ll'"^^ '1 prominent and light in color: the Norfolk Button 
flesh IS very deep ripening clear to the rind, and ^x.rtoiK Uutton. 
It has a very small seed cavity 
Yellow Meated Taoan ) 
^k^vi Where sweet- 
v.!rf;f°"'"-n"*'<^ T^ith flavor, is desired, this 
\aiiety will surely please, as it not only pro- 
duces melons of large size, but has that 
crisp, sugary flavor so much desired in a 
musk melon. The flesh is firm, flne-grained 
iich, deep yellow, and of highest flavor. VerjJ 
popular with market gardeners, as It 
always commands a hiRli -rice on the 
...arket. Pkf. 5c, oas. l.-ic, % lb. 40c, 
Hackensack, Extra Early. 
((ir(vn Flesh.) (See Cut.) This is a vari- 
ety possessing all of the good qualities 
of the Large Hackensack, but by care- 
ful selection a strain has been secured 
which will ripen about a week or ten 
cl iys earlier than the old variety, mak- 
ing It more desirable where an extra 
• arly large melon is required, Pkt. 5c, 
>ir.. lOe, % lb. 2Se, lb. 80c. 
Green Fleshed Melons. 
It IS very sweet and luscious in 
flavor, and is entirely devoid of 
any stringy character whatever. 
We have used the utmost care in 
•electing: our «»ed of this variety, 
lookiuK well to shape, size, Hoiid- 
Ity, depth of flesh, seed cavity, 
■color of flesh and quality and 
know that it is the true Rocky- 
lord. I'kt. 5c, oz. lOc, 14 lb. 20c, 
lb. T.^e. 
May's Netted Gem. ^i'^^^ 
extra early, and grow to an ave- 
rage 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. .Ic, oz. 15c, Vi lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
Pkt. 
Oz, 
?4 lb. lb. 
.05 
.10 
.30 1.00 
.05 
.10 
.25 .80 
.05 
.10 
,25 .80 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
H lb. lb. 
.05 
.10 
.25 .80 
.05 
.10 
.25 .80 
.05 
.10 
.30 1.00 
.05 
.10 
.30 1.00 
\ c m e— Oblong, 
Hackensack Lnrere — A large round sort 
Nutmeg Green — The gardener's favorite 
Salmon Flesh Melons. 
Canteloupe, Long Yellow — l.,ate.... 
Canteloiipe, Hound Yellow — 
Oange or Miller's Cream — 
I'aul Hose — Oval, Ilesh very sweet. 
Norfolk Button early, very productive, 
iwiiuifl. iJUllUU. The fruit of the Jenny Lind 
type, flattened at both stem and blossom ends, ribbed 
and heavily netted with a distinct nub 
or "button" growing out of the blo.ssom 
end, as if the fruit had attempted tn 
make a second growth. The flesh i-^ 
uniformly sweet and melting. This ex- 
tra growth is a peculiarity of the earli- 
o.-^t ripening strain, as well as an indi- 
cation of finest flavor, and is eagerly 
sought for by buyers. The flesh is 
uniformly sweet and melting. Pkt. 10c, 
o».. 15c. % lb. .35c, lb. $1.25. 
be 
Maj's N<ll.-il (iem. 
lUr y T^^u'r-x""^^"' Thfs'new^v^ri'^f Swedish-Purjolok. Spanlsh-Puerro. 
May's Exhibition. guL a trial b!''-, f >n"^ most desirable sort ever introduced and should 
size, the stalk being tender up to a 1 eight of ?rfnti?I ""^ vegetable It is extremely hardy, of enormous 
should try this sort Pkt! 10c, oz. 3^! inc\ies or more. If you have never grown Leeks you 
10c, ^''/bl'soc!* Ib."?i?(l^. "^J^A^-The gardener's favorite. Plants strong, with bro^d leaves. Pkf. 5c, oz. 
l.AnCi: CAUKM AIV-Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
MlI.S«i|.;i,niiHG — Pkt. r,v. oz. lOc. >/i 11>. .lOc, Ib. »1.00. 
LARGE ROUKN — Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c, V, Ib. .tOc, lb. *1.00. 
WATER MELONS. 
Mclvers Sugar. s^o'.-.'t''..e?.!tri^gi.f.""i't"^^„f'"m^^S?„m'' iz"/ 
with striped or variegated exterior, beautiful red flesh, 
ami light colored or white seeds. The flesh is entirelv 
stringless, and of perfect quality, as to te.-cture and 
sweetness. The vines are strong, thrifty and prolific, and 
well adapted to withstand either wet weather or drought 
I his melon has been extensively grown in the North and 
South, and has given the best of results in all sections 
The Wonderful Sugar Melon should be grown in everv 
garden. It is well adapted to nearby markets, but is 
rather delicate for long shipments. Pkt. 6c, oz. 10c, % lb. 
^c, lb. 7 5c. 
Mclver'a Wonderful Sugar. 
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