1908 BOOK OF VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS 
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MUSK MELONS= 0u, ; f New Canteloupe, “Pink «£ 
nonrunw "pi-uL. , „ ,,,, . . eties of Canteloupes during the past few years, but we have never had one that we think will equal this grand 
"”*.„;** rvie , ■ * he originator, who is a large Melon grower in Colorado when first calling our attention to this new variety, at the same time sent us a 
^ in^ok^.Vi 10 °w tha might not only test the quality, but note the extra shipping qualities. These Melons were received in the very best condition after 
lpJ M/- 8UCh a jJJ* o |K tance and we must admit that the quality was superior to any Canteloupe we have ever tested. It is a cross between the Rockyford 
1 ^merakl ,em and the variety has been carefully grown for the past four years and the entire crop comes true in flavor and netting each year. It has been 
round to be tne best shipping Melon grown by the originators and they guarantee their stock to come true every time. The flesh of this new Melon is a pink or 
orange color; seed cavity is very small and 
the flesh is solid, of the best quality and very 
close to the rir.d. The rind is very tough; 
yet thin, well arched ribs covered with laced 
and interlaced grey netting. Taking all 
points into consideration we are sure our 
customers will say, this is the grandest 
Canteloupe ever grown. By all means give 
it a trial this year. Pkt., 5c., 3 pkts., 12c~ 
7 pkts,, 25c. 
■Earnest Oenis Musk Melons 
Emerald Gem Musk Melon 
KMERALD GEM—This is one of the 
very best Musk Melons. Skin is smooth, 
emerald green in color and the fruit is of a 
very attractive size, as will be seen by the 
engraving. Vines grow thrifty and pro¬ 
duce an abundance of fruit. The quality is 
the very best. A Melon worthy of a place 
in any garden. Pkt., 4c., oz., Oo., 2 oz*. 
1 fie., Vi TT)., 2.1e. 
EARLIEST GEMS This is a new Canteloupe only recently introduced and is the result of careful develop¬ 
ment by an expert Canteloupe grower. It has a tough thin rind with closely laced grey netting, blossom end : ~ 
protected with a. well developed button. The diameter from stem to blossom being Vi more than from top to bot- 
'om. The meat is of reddish oramre. verv thick fine onri onionv Seed cavity small. The average weight 
A good idea of these handsome Melons 
Price of seed per pkt., 5c., 
om. The meat is of reddish orange, very thick, fine grained and spiecy. 
s 2Vi pounds, while the length is 6 inches and the thickness 4Vi inches. .. 
may be obtained by refering to the engraving, which was made from a photograph. 
3 pkts,, 12c., 6 pkts., 20c., 15 pkts., 40c. 
EXTRA EARLY GRAND 
RAPIDS- Thiaisa splendid yel- 
ow flesh Musk Melon, extremely 
jarly.very profitable Melon to grow, 
rhe flesh is yellow almost to the 
•ind. The skin is finely netted and 
he Melon is handsome in appear- 
tnce and is sure to attract a great 
leal of attention wherever grown. 
iVe have a very choice lot of seed. 
?kt., 4c„ oz., 9c., 2 ozs., 10c.. Vi 
t>.. 30c. 
PERFECTION OR 
PRINCESS — This is 
of nutmeg shape, quite 
even size, weighing 
from 6 to 8 pounds each; 
skin is a dark green 
color, heavily netted, 
flesh of a salmon color; 
very rich and sweet 
flavored. Pkt., 4c., oz., 
»c., 2 oz., 10c., Vi lb,, 
25c. 
Extra Earlv Grand Rapids Musk Melon 
ROCKYFORD OR NETTED GEM—This Melon has become 
famous everywhere. It is an early variety of small size, weighing 
from l l i to 1V& pounds. Skin is green, ribbed and thickly netted, 
while the flesh is deep and thick and light green in color. It is a very 
irm and solid Melon and will keep quite a long time after being taken 
rom the vines. We can offer genuine Rockyford seed as follows: 
Pkt.. 4c., oz., 8c., 2 ozs., 15c., V4 It)., 25c. 
MONTREAL MARKET—This is the largest round 
Musk Melon grown. Will weigh from 30 to 40 pounds each, 
slightly ribbed, ripens quite early and keeps well. Pkt., 
4c., oz., 8c., 2 ozs., 15c., V4 lb., 25c. 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK This 
cones from a selection of the popular Hacken¬ 
sack Musk Melon, but ripens several days earlier; 
Melons weighing from 6 to 10 pounds each. The 
shape and color is similar to the parent; the main 
difference being the point of earli¬ 
ness. It is a round Melon, flattened 
an the end well ribbed and heavily 
netted. The flesh is green, rich and 
sugary. The vines 
make good strong 
growth and is an 
excellent shipping 
Melon. Pkt., 4c., 
oz., 9c., 2ozs. 16c„ 
Vi tb., 25c. 
MUSK MELON 
MIXTURE — All 
those who want to 
raise every variety 
of Musk Melon we 
have by planting 
the seed all at once 
in the spring. We 
highly recommend 
this mixture. An 
abundance of early 
Musk Melons with 
a continued supply 
o f medium, early 
and late sorts of all 
shapes, sizes and 
colors will be pro¬ 
duced, Pkt., 4c., 
oz,, 9c., 2oz., 16c., 
Vi Tb.. 22c. 
Perfection or Princess Musk Melon 
Extra Early Hackensack Musk Melon 
