THE NEBRASKA SEED C 0 „ OMAHA, NEB 
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MUSK MELONS 
CULTURE.—Musk melons grow best in light soil. Plant in hills about six feet apart, mixing lr. 
each hill about a shovelful of well rotted manure. Sow about a dozen seeds in every hill, early 1 b 
M ay, and when well started thin out to three or four of the strongest plants. 
ROCKY FORD. 
S.OCKY FORD. This popular variety sells more 
readily than any other kind. It is of the netted 
gem type, but more oval in shape. The surface is 
very deeply netted and presents a most attractiv« 
appearance. The flesh is green in color, very 
thick and of a delicious sugary flavor unap¬ 
proached by any other variety. Produces abund¬ 
antly and continuously. Our seed is genuine, from 
selected and perfect melons, grown by experts at 
the original home of the variety, Rocky Ford, 
Colo. 
BURRELL’S GEM. This melon has a tough 
thin rind, well-arcl d ribs with a closely inter¬ 
laced gray netting and is protected at the blos¬ 
som end by a well developed button. The meat 
is of a reddish orange color, very thick, fine¬ 
grained and spicy. It is a money making melon 
for the gardener and a delight to all who love 
good melons. 
NEBRASKA GOLD LINED. To the grower of 
musk melons, whether for the home or market, 
we recommend this new variety. It is the same 
size as Rocky Ford, being the result of several 
years’ selection from that popular sort. In shape 
it is sligthly oval, has no ribs, and is heavily 
netted over the entire surface. Its flesh is bright 
green with a golden lining next to the seed cav¬ 
ity. The meat is thick, fine-grained and juicy. 
Its early maturity, uniform size and shape and 
excellent shipping qualities make it ideal for the 
home gardener as well as the large grower. 
ROCKY FORD, SALMON TINTED. This melon 
has been grown for the market intensively, for 
only a few years but has proven itself to be one 
of the very best for long distance shipping. The 
vines are highly resistant to rust. The flesh ia 
of fine texture, deep and very firm. The color is 
green for one-half the depth from the rind while 
the other half is a rich salmon, which gives it 
a very attractive appearance. 
OSAGE. A large, orange fleshed melon of un¬ 
surpassed table quality and increasing popular¬ 
ity. It is productive, a splendid shipper and 
commands a good price. 
NEW HONEY DEW MPSKMELON. A new 
type the result of crossing the Rocky Ford with 
an African melon. The fruits are very uniform 
in size, about 6 inches in diameter and 7 to 8 
inches long. The rind is smooth, dull white, when 
ripe and tough. The flesh is rich green in color 
and of a delicious honey-like flavor. The vine* 
are very productive and the melons keep for 
several weeks after they are ripe. 
Also the following standard popular sorts. 
Extra Early Hackensaok, Large Hackensack., 
Emerald fiem. Long Yellow Cantaloupe, Acme, 
Banana, Prolific Nutmeg, Miller's Cream. Paul 
Rose, Defender, Princess. 
NEW HONEY BALL 
SEE FRONT PAGES FOR PRICES 
