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W. R. Strong Company, Sacramento, Cal. 
Musk Melons. 
One oz. for 60 hills; 3 pounds for an acre. 
Melons thrive best in good sandy loam. Plant as soon as the gronnd becomes warm, in hills six feet 
apart; a little well rotted manure in each hill will be of great benefit. Put 12 to 15 seeds to a hill, and after 
they are up and all danger from bugs is over, thin out to 3 plants to the hill. If the growth is too rapid, 
pinch ofif the top and leading shoots, and thin out the fruit, which will increase the size of those remaining. 
Pumpkins, Squashes or Cucumbers should not be grown near them, as they would be apt to hybridize. 
Emerald Gem Melon. This most excellent new 
musk melon originated in Michigan. It is of supe- 
rior flavor and quality; the outside skin is an emer- 
ald green color and quite smooth; they ripen early 
and produce well; the flesh is light red or salmon, 
very thick, juicy and crystalline, and luscious in 
flavor. See specialties. 
California Netted Cantaloupe. This is the most 
popular and best market variety grown in this 
State; large, deeply ribbed and netted; green flesh 
and of delicious flavor and a good keeper. 
Montreal Improved Green 
Nutmeg. 
Nearly round, slightly flat- 
tened at the ends, with a dense- 
ly netted green skin. They 
grow to a large, uniform size, 
averaging from 15 to 20 
pounds in weight, specimens 
often weighing 25 pounds. 
The flesh is remarkably thick 
and of good flavor. Owing to its large and hand- 
some appearance, it sells rapidly in the market at 
very high prices. 
Surprise. An excellent va- 
riety, having thin, cream- col- 
ored skin, thickly netted; of 
medium size and thick, sal- 
mon-colored flesh. The flavor 
is delicious, and they are very 
productive. 
Champion Market Musk 
Melon. In shape is almost a 
perfect globe and densely net- 
ted; ripens early and grows to a very large, uniform 
size. The flesh is thick, light green in color, and 
of a rich, sweet flavor. Vines are vigorous and re- 
markably healthy. Very productive. 
Sklllmau’a Fine Netted. This is a small, rough, 
netted variety, flattened at the ends; flesh green; 
vrey thick, firm, sugary, and of delicious flavor. 
Among the earliest of the green- fleshed melons. 
Baltimore. A green-fleshed melon, which should 
be largely grown. It is very productive; of good 
•ize, flesh thick and of delicious flavor, and is 
largely grown by leading market gardeners as be- 
ing in every way a desirable sort. 
Casaba, or Persian. Of good 
size, very delicious and fine flav- 
or; usual weight from 10 to 15 
pounds; the best prolific, late 
oval, netted ■ green- fleshed vari- 
Casaba, or Persian. 
Large Hackensack, 
popular with market ga: 
in the vicinity of large ci 
being of a very large size; ■ 
prolific, rich in flavor, thick. Large Hackensack, 
juicy flesh, and always commands a ready sale. 
Bay View. A large oval melon of the Persian 
type, of superior quality, thin rind, flesh green, 
firm and sugary. 
Miller Cream Nutmeg Melon. 
This splendid melon was thoroughly tested the 
past season by many of our best market gardeners 
and melon growers, and is pronounced by all one of 
the very best they have ever grown. The flesh is 
of a rich salmon color, very thick, sweet and melt- 
ing in quality. The rind is very thin, slightly 
sutured and finely netted. Vines grow strong and 
are very productive, covering the ground with 
fruit. They retain their bright fresh appearance, 
and remain solid several days after being pulled. 
Green Citron. A very desir- 
able melon either for the table 
or market; very jnicy; honey 
flavor; thick green flesh; 
standard sort. 
White Japan. Medium size; 
flesh thick, skin pale green; one 
of the earliest; worthy of a 
place in every family garden. Green Citron. 
Golden Gem. This valuable new cantaloupe is 
admitted by prominent melon growers to be the 
very best early variety now grown. They grow very 
uniform in shape and size, weighing about two 
pounds each, skin green and thickly netted. They 
are very thick- meated, flesh of a light green color, 
the inside surface when cut open being of a beauti- 
ful golden color. In quality and flavor they are 
superior, being uniformly rich, sugary and luscious. 
They are extra early in ripening, the vines keeping 
green longer and producing better than any variety 
we have ever known. They sell in markets, where 
known, right alongside of other good varieties, at 
double price. 
Emerald Gem, 1 
The Osage. > See Specialties. 
Champion Market, i 
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