LOW’S QATALOGUE OF SPECIALTIES. 
“ Tlie Princess ” Cantaloupe Melon. 
This new Cantaloupe or Musk Melon after a trial of sev- 
eral seasons, is said to possess extraordinary value. 
It is a chance seedling- discovered some years since, by a 
large melon grower near Boston, Mass., who claims to 
have sold them as high as $2.50 each to fancy restau- 
rants in that city, owing to their extremely handsome 
appearance, wonderful weight and thlek flesh 
when cut open. Our engraving shows their shape, which 
is nearly round, with heavily-netted dark green skin ; the 
flesh is of a rich salmon color, thicker than in any other 
melon, and in flavor is sweet and luscious beyond 
description. They ripen early and grow to good size, 
frequently weighing eight to ter. pounds each. The vines 
grow vigorously and are very productive, often producing 
six to eight perfect melons on a single vine. I would es- 
pecially urge a trial of this new melon, as 1 feel assured it 
will prove very satisfactory. M v stock of seed came direct 
from introducers, therefore may be relied upon as being 
genuine. Price per pkt., , 0 cts.? per oz., 25 cts.; per 
1-4 lix 75c. 
Vick’s Prolific Nutmeg Melon. 
This is another new variety of Musk Mdlon and has proven very satisfactory. It is claimed to be the first ripe 
among the many varieties tested the past season by the introducer, and possesses a remarkable, delicious and 
pleasant flavor. The vines , yield an abundance of choice marketable Melons. Its three principal characteristic 
are Earliness, Quality and Productiveness; in these features the Vick’s Prolific Nutmeg stands well at the 
head of the list. It is well worthy of trial and I trust will give perfect satisfaction to ail who grow it. Genuine 
seeds per pkt., 5 cts. ; per oz., 20 rv, ; per 1-4 lb. 50 cts. 
Burpee’s Cfiampion Market Melon. 
This new Musk Melon comes to me so 
highly recommended, from a source which is 
generally acknowledged as being very careful and 
critical in producing new varieties of melons, 
that I feel confident it will prove a superior and 
desirable sort. The originators claim for it, as 
being distinct from all other varieties, and pos- 
sesses superior features which will readily 
recommend it. As shown in the cut the 
melon is nearly a perfect globe in shape and the 
skin is densely netted, making it exceedingly 
handsome and attractive. The weight of the 
original specimen was 5 lbs. 2 ozs., and this is 
about the average weight of the crop, growing 
very uniform in shape. The flesh is thick, 
light green in color, and of rich, sweet flavor, 
thus maintaining the quality indicated by its 
deep ribs and heavy netted skin. The vines are 
vigorous and healthy, extremely productive, 
often bearing seven perfect fruits. Price per 
pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 1-4 lb. 50cts. 
Bird Cantaloupe Melon. 
This is claimed to he the largest melon of its class known, and owing to this feature will be considerably in 
demand. It originated and was introduced by a Mr. Bird of Colorado, who claims to have grown specimens 38 
inches long, and weighing 22 pounds. My stock of seeds was grown from seed obtained direct from the intro- 
ducer and I can supply it at the following prices. Per pkt., 10 cts. ; per oz., 20 cts. : per 1-4 lb., 50 cts. 
