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PLANT BUIST’S SEEDS 
Fordhook Melon 
ROCKY FORD (BUIST’S SELECTED) 
This variety is beautifully netted, of oblong 
shape; the skin is a rich greenish gold when 
ripe; rind thin, but very solid and firm; flesh 
green, slightly tinged with yellow. It differs 
from the Perfection in its form and thickness 
of flesh, and its silver netting does not cover 
the melon so thoroughly. The strain we offer 
is of thoroughbred stock, and is saved from 
hand-selected fruit. Pkt., 5c; Yz oz., 10c; oz., 
15c; U lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
FORDHOOK 
A standard variety that is very popular in 
the Melon growing section of New Jersey. 
It is small, of flattened shape with broad ribs, 
deeply netted. The flesh is thick and firm, of 
a beautiful orange color and of delicious 
flavor. It can be relied on to produce a good 
crop of fruit even in unfavorable seasons. 
Pkt., 5c; Yz oz., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 40c; lb., 
$1.25. 
KNIGHT EARLY OR SUGAR SWEET 
Ready for market fully ten days ahead of 
the Rocky Ford and larger in size. The vines 
are of strong, healthy growth, producing 
slightly oblong melons of regular form and 
size), deeply netted. The skin is light golden 
color, flesh bright green and ripening very 
close to the skin. It out-yields all other sorts, 
and we particularly recommend it to all 
market gardeners whose profits depend upon 
being first in the market. Pkt., 5c; Yz oz., 10c; 
oz., 15c; J4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
PEARL PINK MEAT 
A deeply netted Melon of exceptionally 
high quality with skin of a beautiful shade 
of pearl. Flesh is very thick and pink in 
color. The shipping qualities are excellent 
and they will command a premium over other 
varieties. Pkt., 5c; Yz oz., 10c; oz., 15c; M lb., 
50c; lb., $1.50. 
LAKE CHAMPLAIN 
A salmon-fleshed variety of extreme earli¬ 
ness, medium size and fine quality. A cross 
between the Fordhook and Emerald Gem, as 
it has a tendency to produce Melons resem¬ 
bling both types. Pkt., 5c; Yz oz., 10c; oz., 
15c; M lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
EMERALD GEM 
This is well named; it is really an emerald 
among the many varieties which are now 
cultivated; skin a dark green emerald color 
and quite smooth, flesh salmon, and of sweet 
and delicious flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
oz., 15c; M lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
EDEN GEM, OR NETTED ROCK 
Highly esteemed on account of its rust- 
resisting qualities; is larger than the Rocky 
Ford, but not quite so early. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; oz., 15c; M lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
