V 
TETOSKEV 
or "Paul *R ose 
A yellow fleshed sort of suitable size for a basket 
melon and of the finest quality. Fruit oval, about five 
inches in diameter and in general appearance much like the 
Netted Gem. Flesh orange colored, high flavored, very 
thick, firm and sweet. For those who prefer the high 
flavor of the yellow fleshed sorts this new variety will 
be very welcome, as it is fully equal to the popular 
Osage in quality and is of more convenient size. It is 
the best yellow fleshed melon of basket size and form. 
WATER 
PETOSKEY OR PAUL ROSE MUSK MELON 
CULTURE In Water Melon culture it is essen 
tial to get good, strong vines early 
in the season. These may be secured by forming large, ■ - - ~ 
well drained hills of earth, about 8 feet apart, made very rich with an abundance of well rott y.\ manure, which should b / horotighly 
mixed with the soil, for if left in a mass it will lead to the plants burning out under the hot sun. In these hills plant the seed as 
soon as the ground is warm and dry, and carefully protect the young plants from insects and hasten their growth by the use of 
liquid manure. 
MELONS 
Qvyppfo This most excellent variety is un- 
OWCClo surpassed for home use or near 
markets. The vines are vigorous and pro- 
ductive. The fruits are medium to large, 
oblong, tapering slightly towards the stem end, 
dark green, often showfng fine russeting. The 
flesh is very bright, rich red and is exceed- 
ingly sweet. The variety is so crisp and tender 
that it will not stand shipping. 
MONTE CR1STO OR KLECKLEv'S SWEETS WATER MELON 
DIXIE 
A popular marlqet sort. Vine 
vigorous, large growing and hardy, 
fruit medium sized to large, about 
one-third longer than thick. Color of skin dark 
green, striped with a lighter shade ; rind thin but 
tough; flesh bright scarlet, ripens closely to the rind, 
is of the best quality and free from the hard, coarse 
center which is so objectionable a feature of many 
shipping melons. 
'■ Monte Cristo or Kleckley’s 
\1 
Tom Watson 
A large, long melon similar 
in shape, color and splendid 
quality to Monte Christo but 
averaging larger in size and 
with tougher rind, making it 
especially adapted for ship- 
ping. Vines vigorous and 
productive. Flesh rich red, 
sweet and tender. Seed white, 
more or less marked with 
brown. 
TOM WATSON WATER MELON 
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