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LEEK 
German,—Lanoh French,—Poireau 
Spanish,—Puerro 
One ounce will plant 200 feet of drill 
The leek is very hardy and easily cultivated; it suc¬ 
ceeds best in a light but well-enriched soil. Sow as 
early in the spring as practical In drills one inch deep 
and one foot apart. When six or eight inches high 
they may be transplanted in rows ten Inches apart 
each way as deep as possible, that the neck, being 
covered, may be blanched. 
American Flag Pkt., .10; oz M .25; ^4 lb., .75 
Musk Melon 
MELON, MUSK 
German,—Melone French,—Melon 
Spanish,—Melon 
One ounce will plant about 50 hills (2 to 3 pounds in 
hills) per acre 
Melons thrive best in a light, rich soil. Plant early 
in May, when the ground has become warm and dry, 
In hills six feet apart each way for Muskmelons; eight 
feet for Watermelons. Previous to sowing the seed 
mix a few shovelfuls of well-rotted manure in each 
hill, and plant in each twelve to fifteen seeds; after all 
danger of bugs is over, thin out to three plants per hill. 
When about one foot long, pinch off the tips to make 
them branch, as it strengthens the growth of the vines 
and makes the fruit mature earlier. Feed liquid 
manure occasionally. A few hills for early use may be 
had by sowing on pieces of sod in a hotbed, and when 
warm enough transplant to open ground. 
Emerald Gem Melon. The Emerald Gem is entirely 
unlike any other muskmelon yet introduced. The 
melons are about the size of the Netted Gem, but un¬ 
like that variety, the skin, while ribbed, is perfectly 
smooth, and of very deep emerald green color. The 
flesh which is thicker than any other native melon of 
the size, is of a suffused salmon color, and ripens 
thoroughly to the thin green rind, which is distinctly 
defined. The flesh is peculiarly crystalline in appear¬ 
ance, and so very juicy, sweet and rich that it almost 
drops to pieces. It matures very early and is quite 
productive. Pkt., .10; oz., .20; *4 lb., .50 
Long Yellow Musk. A long, large melon with a 
musky flavor; rich, yellow color, both inside and out. 
Pkt., .10; oz., .20; )4 lb., .50 
Kocky Ford. This new Muskmelon is similar to the 
royal strain of Netted Gem. The strain here offered 
originated with the melon growers in the vicinity of 
Rocky Ford, Col., who have shipped this melon from 
that distant Western point to Eastern markets 
Pkt., .10; oz., .20; M lb., .50 
Bender’s Surprise. A delicious medium sized melon. 
Slightly oblong in shape. Deeply ribbed. Flesh thick, 
solid and juicy, and of a deep salmon color. 
Pkt., .10; oz., .20; y 4 lb., .50 
Early Hackensack. An improvement over the old 
Hackensack, producing melons of as good quality and 
ten days earlier. Large fruit with thick, green flesh 
of the finest flavor. Pkt., .10; oz., .20; M lb., .50 
MELON, WATER 
German,—Waffermelone Spanish,—Zandia 
French—Melon d’Eau 
One ounce will plant 50 hills 
Prices on all varieties of Watermelons as follows: 
.10 per pkt.; .15 per oz.; lb., .40. 
Cole’s Early. An excellent variety. One of the 
earliest. Hardy, medium size, nearly round, dark 
green, striped a lighter shade; flesh deep pink. 
Phinney’s Early. This is another early melon of 
fine quality; suitable for growing In New England. 
Medium size, oblong in form., mottled green; flesh 
bright scarlet and very sweet. 
Citron for Preserves. The old and well-known Pre¬ 
serving Citron; seeds red. 
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