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Ross Bros. Co., Seeds and Agricultural Implements 
Muskmelons 
Delicious Sweet Melons, Thick Meated 
An ounce will plant about 50 hills. 1 A to 2 pounds 
are required for an acre. 
The Muskmelon succeeds best in warm, rich soil. 
Plant when all danger of frost is past, in broad hills 
4 to 5 feet apart, 10 or more seeds to each hill. Cover 
with one inch of soil and firm well with the hoe. 
BENDER’S SURPRISE (The Bender Melon). A very 
popular variety in the East, particularly around Ah 
bany, N. Y. A selection from Surprise and a close 
kin to Irondequoit, differing from that variety in 
being more oblong, more full and rounded at the 
ends, not quite as well netted or as early; skin light 
greenish yellow when ripe. A very delicious, large 
salmon-fleshed melon with superior shipping and 
keeping qualities. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; A lb., 40c. 
BURRELL’S GEM. The melons are six to seven inches 
long by four and a half to five inches in diameter, 
rather sharply sloping at the ends. They are quite 
well ribbed and covered with a fine grayish netting. 
The skin is a rich dark green, contrasting finely with 
the deep orange-salmon colored flesh, sweet and ten' 
der. The flesh is thick and firm, ripening close to the 
skin, leaving only a thin rind. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
A lb., 40c. 
EMERALD GEM. S mall to medium size; skin deep 
green, generally smooth; flesh thick, rich salmon, not 
surpassed in richness and flavor. But few varieties are 
so nearly certain to produce uniformly good melons. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; A lb., 40c. 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. Above medium 
size, nearly round; flesh green, a little coarse but 
juicy, sweet and of good flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
A lb., 40c. 
HONEY DEW. The average size of the melon is six 
inches in diameter and seven to eight inches in length. 
The flesh is an emerald-green, very thick, melting, 
and fine grained; can be eaten to the extreme rind. 
The seed cavity is very small, the rind impervious to 
water. The Melon does not shrink in weight, is not 
easily bruised, and is a splendid shipper. It is later 
than Rocky Ford strains and is very prolific. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; A lb., 40c. 
Watermelons 
1 oz. will plant about 25 hills; 4 lbs. to the acre. 
The culture of the Watermelon is mainly the same as 
recommended for the Muskmelon; hills should, how¬ 
ever, be about 10 feet apart. 
Cole’s Early Watermelon. 
Bender’s Surprise Muskmelon. 
HONEY ROCK. Very prolific and early, almost round, 
5 inches across, of medium size, rich salmon flesh of 
fine quality and ripens uniformly. Sweeter than Rocky 
Ford but without the sweetness of Honey Dew, fine 
for home use and market. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; A lb., 
50c. 
MONTREAL NUTMEG. The fruits are of the largest 
size, often attaining a weight of 15 pounds. Shape 
nearly round, flattened at the ends. The flesh is about 
two inches thick, light green, and of a delicious fla¬ 
vor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; A lb., 40c. 
OSAGE OR IMPROVED MILLER’S CREAM. Of 
medium size, oval, dark green, shallow netting; flesh 
deep salmon, thick, very firm, sweet and of rich 
flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; A lb., 40c. 
PAUL ROSE OR PETOSKEY. The product of cros¬ 
sing the Osage and the Netted-Gem. Resembles the 
latter, but is a little larger, and flesh is rich orange. 
Very sweet and high flavored. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
A lb., 40c. 
ROCKY FORD. More largely grown than any other 
of the small or basket Melons. Oval, slightly ribbed, 
densely covered with fine netting; flesh green, thick 
and of rich flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; A lb., 40c. 
COLE’S EARLY. Small but very early; of fine quality 
and sure to mature in any latitude where Melons can 
be grown. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; A lb., 40c. 
HARRIS’ EARLIEST. A new extra-early variety, large 
and of exceptionally fine quality. Slightly oval, 
mottled in stripes of light and dark green. Flesh 
bright red. One of the most desirable for planting in 
the North. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; A lb., 40c. 
MOUNTAIN SWEET. An old favorite, early, produc¬ 
tive and of good quality. Fruit long, dark green; flesh 
scarlet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; A lb., 40c. 
PEERLESS OR ICE CREAM. Of medium size, oval, 
dark green; flesh scarlet, very sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; A lb., 40c. 
PHINNEY’S EARLY. A standard early variety of me¬ 
dium size, oval, marbled light and dark green; flesh 
pink, sweet and crisp. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; A lb., 40c. 
SWEETHEART. Large, oval, very heavy; rind thin but 
firm, mottled light and very light green; flesh bright 
red, tender, melting and sweet. Retains its good I 
qualities for a long time after ripening. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; A lb., 40c. 
CITRON. For preserving only. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; A 
lb., 40c. 
