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J. Jerome Smith, Wilmington, Delaware. 
MUSKMELON. 
German, HJfeloite. French, Melon, i oz. for^75 hills. 
Select a light, hardy, rich soil, and after all danger of frost is over, and the ground has 
become warm and dry, plant in hills 
4 to 6 feet apart each way, 6 to 12 seeds 
to the hill. When up, and all danger of 
insects has passed, pull out all but 3 
plants. Cultivate until the vines cover 
the ground, and pinch the ends of the 
growing shoots to induce early fruiting. 
Ashes, lime, or even dry road dust, are 
excellent to sift over the young plants 
when the dew is on, to prevent the 
attacks of insects. 
Jenny Lind. Small, but very early, 
and of good quality ; green flesh. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. iocts., Jflb. 20 cts. , 
lb, 50 cts. 
Emerald Gem. Medium size ; smooth- 
ribbed, very dwarf ; green skin ; extra- 
fine quality ; very sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. iocts., '/i\b. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Surprise. Early, oblong, with rich 
Emerald Gem Muskmelon. orange flesh of good quality. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J^lb. 20 cts., lb 
50 cts. 
Nutmeg. Named from its shape ; flesh green and sweet $0 05 
Pineapple. Of medium size and oval shape ; flesh green, very 
'•^thick, delicate, and exceedingly high-flavored 05 
Green Montreal. Large, round, netted; flesh thick, and light 
green ; late '. 
Earl y Hackensack. Very fine ; ripens much earlier than the 
■ " u old Hackensack 05 
BsyJ View. Grows long and very large ; with ordinary care will 
produce fine-flavored melons weighing 10 to 15 lbs. ; pro- 
‘‘ductive 05 
Champion Market. Early, large : flesh light green and very sweet. 
Banquet. Beautifully netted, of medium size ; flesh rich salmon 
"""^quality fine 05 
Beck’s Columbus. Almost free from ribs; flesh light green, 
very solid, thick and of fine quality 05 
WATERMELON. 
German, ffiaffenneloite. French, Melon d’Eau. i 
Treat the same as muskmelon, except that they should be 
according to variety. 
Cuban Queen. Beautifully striped dark and light green ; good 
■ Equality fo 
Dark Icing. Solid, with thin dark skin ; of superior quality 
Long White Icing, or Jordan’s Grey Monarch. 
Of light green color, nearly white ; flesh 
deep red and of fine’ quality. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. iocts., 54^ lb. 30 cts., lb 50 cts. 
The Boss. Flesh deep scarlet ; thin dark rind. 
Intermediate Pkt. sets., oz. iocts., J^lb. 
20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Dixie. A new melon of excellent quality and 
large size. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts , J^lb. 
20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Delaware. Skin beautifully striped dark and 
light green ; bright red flesh, sweet and lus- 
cious. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J^lb. 20 cts., 
lb. 50 cts. 
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Delaware Watermelon. 
