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JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. 
MUSK MELON 
CANTALOUPE 
We are extensive producers of both Musk and Water Melon seed, grow¬ 
ing the stock seed under expert supervision on our breeding plots at 
Rocky Ford, Colorado. No better, more true to type stocks are obtain¬ 
able. A trial order will convince. 
p mm 
J.B-R.S.Co 
Bender’s Surprise 
The most adaptable Melon, succeeding everywhere 
Tel. Per 
Cipher Pound 
Banana Cantaloupe .Meager $0 60 
Shaped somewhat as name indicates; grows about feet long; 
flesh deep salmon color and has a sweet mild flavor. 
Bender’s Surprise (The Bender Melon).Meanor 60 
A very popular # variety in the east, particularly around Albany, 
N. Y. A selection from Surprise and a close kin to Irondequolt, 
differing from that variety in being slightly earlier, more oblong, 
fuller and more rounded at the ends and not quite as well netted; 
skin light greenish-yellow when ripe. A very delicious, large, salmon- 
fleshed melon with superior shipping and keeping qualities. 
Bottomly .Meanly 60 
On the order of Early Knight, which it resembles, although about ten 
days later in maturing. O'blong in form, distinctly ribbed and heavily 
netted; flesh green and exceedingly sweet. Recommended as being 
more disease resistant than other types; productive. 
Burrell’s Gem (Ordway Pink Meat).Meander 50 
An excellent melon of the Netted Gem type; somewhat later than 
that variety and a fourth larger; fruit oblong, distinctly but not deeply 
ribbed and well netted; flesh deep salmon, of fine quality. 
Defender . Meanness 50 
Quite identical with Burrell’s Gem; medium size, oval shaped, ribbed 
and well netted; flesh deep salmon and of fine flavor. 
