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Drop, Acme and others. Subtype (b) “shallow ribbed,” 
including Triumph and Lone Star. 
7. Long Yellow Type. “Large size, long shape, aver- 
age weight over 6 pounds.” Granite State, Cassaba, and 
Long Yellow are the chief varieties. 
8. Bay View Type. “Large size, oval to oblong shape, 
average weight over 6 pounds.” The varieties are Bay 
View, Large White French and Large Black Paris. 
Many varieties of muskmelons are grown for commer- 
cial purposes in the United States, although the shipping 
trade is limited largely to the Netted Gem or Rocky 
Ford type. The market has demanded mainly a small 
melon of the highest quality, but this demand is grad- 
ually shifting somewhat to larger size ; the producer de- 
sires a variety which is early, prolific, hardy as possible 
and disease-resistant. From the standpoint of producer, 
dealer and consumer it is important for the fruit to hold 
up well after picking, to stand shipment and retain its 
good qualities as long as possible. 
Rocky Ford or Netted Gem, decidedly the most impor- 
tant variety grown in the United States, is oval in shape, 
about 5 inches long, and, when well grown, of the best 
flavor. The flesh is light green and of smooth texture. 
Many strains of this melon are grown extensively. 
Bender’s Surprise is popular in New York State, be- 
cause of its earliness, yield, and shipping quality. Aver- 
age weight 5 pounds. 
Milwaukee Market is a globular melon of good size 
and fine quality well liked by many Middle West growers. 
Emerald Gem. Fruit of this variety is small, globular, 
ribbed, lightly netted, dark green ; flesh salmon colored ; 
quality very good. 
Honey Dew is grown largely in California and Colo- 
rado. Shipped to Eastern markets. Skin smooth and 
yellowish-green, flesh very sweet. Keeps in condition 
for a long time after picking. 
