IMPORTERS AND GROWERS OF ALL KINDS OF SEEDS 
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GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES 
(For Rocky Ford Varieties see 
special pagres.) 
Baltimore or Acme—A very 
productive melon; the favorite 
market variety. Oblong’ shape, 
twice as large as Rocky Ford, 
well netted and ribbed; flesh 
quite thick, light green in color, 
sweet and of fine quality. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Champion Market—Splendid 
variety of Netted Gem type, 
producing fruits nearly three 
times as large as the “Rocky 
Ford.” Very regular in form, 
nearly round, averaging 8 
inches in diameter, heavy, well 
netted ribs, thick, light green 
flesh, very thin rind, true 
Netted Gem flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; *4 lb., 35c; lb., 15 oz., $1.00. 
Extra Early Hackensack —This is a selection of the popular 
Hackensack, ripening fully ten days earlier. Melons of good 
size, heavily ribbed and netted; thick, light green flesh of fine 
flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., 15 oz., $1.00. 
Large Hackensack, or Turk’s Cap —Popular with market gar¬ 
deners near large cities. It is very hardy and productive, the 
fruits are of good size, round, heavily ribbed and netted. The 
meat is green, thick, firm and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.10. 
Texas Cannon Ball —This favorite melon originated in Texas; 
it is perfectly round, heavily netted, green flesh, of exceedingly 
fine flavor, very small seed cavity. Its value for both home use 
and shipping has never been fully appreciated. Do not fail to 
give this variety a trial. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
Extra Early Jenny Lind —One of the earliest melons in culti¬ 
vation. Small, round fruits, flattened on both ends, deeply lobed 
and finely netted. The meat is green and luscious. Introduced 
many years ago and has always been a great favorite for family 
use. Is one of the most prolific Cantaloupes grown. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
Montreal Market— Fruit of the largest size, often attaining a 
weight of 15 to 20 pounds. Shape nearly round, flattened at the 
ends, deeply ribbed; flesh remarkably thick, green, melting and 
of the finest flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 2 oz., 25c; a 4 lb., 40c; 
15 oz., $1.00. 
Netted Nutmeg —A very early melon of small size, varying in 
shape from almost oval to a flattened globe. Skin green until 
over ripe, when it becomes yellow; flesh light green, very thick 
and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; lb., 80c. 
SALMON FLESHED VARIETIES 
Burrell Gem (Salmon Fleshed Rocky Ford) —Locally known 
as Burrel Gem, Osage Gem and Ordway Pink Meat. For de¬ 
scription, see Specialties, page 2. 
Burpee’s Fordhook—It is about the same size as Improved 
Jenny Lind, very thick flesh, of the orange-yellow, very small 
seed cavity, comparatively few seeds, flesh very solid and of 
very high flavor, flesh staying solid and firm after melon has 
become quite yellow, making it an excellent long distance ship¬ 
per. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.50. 
Emerald Gem —Undoubtedly the finest in flavor and the earli¬ 
est to ripen, and while too soft to stand shipping any great dis¬ 
tance, is unequalled for home use or nearby markets. Vines 
of strong and vigorous growth; very prolific. Is rather small 
and flattened at both ends. Emerald green, smooth and free 
from netting, heavily ribbed, with narrow bands of lighter green 
between ribs. Flesh very thick, and rich salmon color. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., 15 oz., $1.00. 
White Seeded Osage Muskmelon —This melon has thick salmon 
colored flesh through to rind It is superior in flavor and much 
earlier than the other Osage melons which makes it desirable 
as a shipper. It is oval shape, medium long, rind is dark green, 
ribbed and shows good covering of coarse net. A very prolific 
yielder and its uniform size is much appreciated by melon grow¬ 
ers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 65c; y» lb., $1.25; lb., $2.00. 
Banana —A very remarkable variety, growing from 18 to 30 
inches long, the skin is smooth and a light yellow. Flesh a sal¬ 
mon red. Sells well on account of its odd apd peculiar shape. 
Very desirable for family use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^4 lb., 40c; lb., 
15 oz., $1.00. 
Extra Early Osage—A favorite salmon fleshed variety. Large, 
oval, slightly ribbed and netted; skin very dark green, very 
thick and sweet flavored, most delicious to the rind. A favorite 
for market purposes and the home garden. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
»4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
Paul Rose or Petosky —A yellow fleshed sort, suitable size for 
a basket melon and of the finest quality. Fruit oval, about 5 
Inches in diameter and in general appearance much like the 
Netted Gem, but a little larger. Flesh orange colored and high 
flavored, very thick, firm and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 
30c; lb., $1.00. 
Peach or Garden Lemon —For sweet pickles, preserving, etc., 
it is one of the finest articles to be obtained. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
14 lb., 40c: lb.. $1.25. 
Tip Top —This very productive melon is of large size, nearly 
round, slightly ribbed and fairly well covered with shallow net¬ 
ting. The flesh is deep yellow in color and of excellent quality. 
An excellent market variety, and sells on sight. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., $1.10. 
Yellow Meated Japan —The vines are hardy, very prolific and 
produce very large fruits, nearly as early as the smaller varie¬ 
ties. The melons are nearly round, and deeply ribbed and cov¬ 
ered with patches of netting. The skin is yellowish white when 
ripe. The crowning feature of this melon is found in the thick, 
melting, delicious, salmon colored flesh. It is much superior to 
any other variety, either green or yellow fleshed, and captures 
the trade wherever and whenever it is offered for sale. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 35c; lb., 15 oz., $1.00. 
CASABA OR WINTER MUSKMELON 
(A late variety of Muskmelon which should be classed in a 
family by themselves.) 
The Casaba was introduced in Southern California several 
years ago, and although favorably known there, is but little 
known in the country at large, and has but recently become a 
commercial commodity. Plant and cultivate the same as Water¬ 
melons and Cantaloupes; however, they should not be allowed 
to ripen on the vine, but should be picked about the time of 
the appearance of the first frost and carefully stored away or 
packed in straw in a barn, cellar or some cool place until they 
become slightly soft, when they are ready to eat. This is usual¬ 
ly from four to eight weeks after they have been picked, but 
for shipping should be packed in crates with straw and shipped 
as soon as picked with instructions: “Not to be eaten until they 
become slightly soft.” 
We offer three of the best varieties of this late melon. 
Improved Hybrid —This is the finest flavored and best of the 
Casaba family. The favorite home garden and local market 
variety. On account of its delicate makeup, it is not a good 
shipper. Color dark green, heavily ribbed and wrinkled. The 
flesh is from 2 to 3 inches in thickness, color creamy white and 
is melting and delicious. Every garden should contain a few 
hills of this excellent winter melon. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 
60c; lb., 15 oz., $2.00. 
Golden Beauty —Similar in all respects to the winter pineapple, 
except its golden color, which gives it a ready sale. One of the 
finest flavored Casabas, an excellent keeper and a favorite ship¬ 
per. Try it. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 60c; lb., 15 oz., $2.00. 
Winter Pineapple —This is the green melon used extensively 
for shipping east for the holiday and winter trade. Melons do 
not mature on the vines and the flavor is greatly improved by 
being stored in a cool place. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 60c; lb., 
$1.50. 
At prices quoted in this Catalog, we prepay the Postage or 
Express charges, unless otherwise noted. 
Write for special prices on large quantities. 
WATERMELONS 
Pride of Muscatine (New Wilt Resistant) —Developed by the 
Iowa State College. This introduction will be welcomed in many 
wilt-infested regions. A long, dark green melon with dark red, 
crisp flesh of very sweet flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 70c; 
lb., $2.00. 
Excel Watermelon —A large, long, dark green melon with faint 
stripes. A good shipping melon, tough rind and very prolific. 
Flesh red, crisp and solid, medium early. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
Vi lb., 65c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
Extra Early Hackensack 
The Best New and Standard 
Varieties. 
Choice Watermelon seed is 
one of our specialties. We han¬ 
dle nothing but the best. All 
our stock is strictly fresh. The 
varieties that we do not pro¬ 
duce are grown for us under 
contract by one of the best 
known growers in Florida. 
Prices on all Watermelon 
seed (except where otherwise 
noted): Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 
lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
Alabama Sweet —This is un¬ 
doubtedly the finest flavored 
shipping melon ever introduced and the favorite with the Texas 
and other southern shippers. It is a large, oblong melon, with 
rather dark green rind, marked with a darker green stripe. 
The skin is thin and very tough and is not injured in handling 
nor in shipping. The flesh is bright red, fine grained, firm and 
entirely stringless. Average weight over 20 pounds. 
