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put in each a good shovelful of well-composted manure; press 
it down, and cover with earth. Upon each hill plant six to 
twelve seeds about half an inch deep. When up, and all 
danger of insects has passed, pull out all but three plants. 
Cultivate until the vines cover the ground, and pinch the 
ends off the growing shoots to induce early fruiting. Ashes, 
lime, tobacco dust, or even dry road dust, is excellent to sift 
over the young plants when the dew is on, to prevent the 
attacks of insects. A few hills for early use may be had by 
sowing in hot-bed on pieces of sod or in pots. The seed may 
also be started out of doors under hand-frames or glasses. 
Extra Early Hackensack. This variety is nearly equal to 
the Hackensack in size, and at least ten days earlier. 
The earliest and best of all the netted melons. Per 
pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
The Banquet. A medium-sized melon, flat at both ends, 
and more beautifully netted than any other variety. 
The flesh is a rich dark salmon color, and excellent 
quality. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 34 lb., 30 cts.; 
lb., $1.00. 
MONTREAL NUTMEG. 
The Emerald Gem. The flesh is of a suffused salmon color, and 
ripens thoroughly to the extreme thin green edge. Per 
pkt., 5cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Montreal Nutmeg. A very large melon of recent introduc¬ 
tion ; has given general satisfaction ; longer in form 
than most of the green-fleshed sorts; grows very large, 
up to 15 pounds or more ; excellent flavor and ex¬ 
tremely productive. Peypkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 
lb., 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
Jenny Lind. Avery early kind, of a small size, but deli¬ 
cious flavor. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz. , 10 cts. ; 34 lb. , 20 cts.; 
lb., 75 cts. 
White Japan. Size medium and nearly round ; skin cream 
white and very thin : flesh pale green, early and sweet. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
Green Citron. Fruit medium size, deeply netted; shape 
nearly round, flesh green and of rich, delicious flavor. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; }4 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
Nutmeg. Fruit nutmeg shape ; skin deep green, finely net¬ 
ted ; flesh greenish yellow, rich and sugary. Per pkt.* 
5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
Golden Netted Gem. One of the very best of the early va¬ 
rieties ; flesh light green, thick and of luscious flavor. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10cts.; 34 lb.. 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
Skill man's Netted. Form roundish oval; flesh deep green, 
sweet and richly perfumed ; early and delicious. Per 
pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
Champion Market. One of the best varieties; flesh thick, 
light green, rich and sweet. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 
cts. 
LETTU CE— Continued. 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. 
Melons should be planted on a rather light, rich, sandy 
loam. The middle of May is early enough for planting in 
open ground. Make hills about 0 feet apart each way, and 
All the Year Round. A very hardy, compact variety, white, 
solid and crisp; for summer and winter use. Per pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 15 cts ; 34 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 
Hanson. Heads large, solid, tender, crisp, and of fine flavor; 
stands the summer heat well. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 
cts.; 34 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1 25 
Salamander. One of the best summer varieties, forming good 
sized, compact heads. Remains longer in head than any 
other variety. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 34 lb., 40 
cts.; lb., $1.25. 
Large White Summer Cabbage. Excellent for summer, 
heads of good size. A fine market variety. Per pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 34 lb , 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 
Trianon Cos. A distinct variety which does need tying up, 
but is really a self-blanching sort; very crisp and ten¬ 
der, and of excellent flavor. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 
cts ; 34 lb., 40 cts. 
Paris White Cos. One of the best of the upright varieties; 
tender and crisp; should be tied up to ensure blanch¬ 
ing. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 34 lb., 40 cts.; lb., 
$1.25. 
MELON, MUSK. 
German, Melone. —French, Melon. — Spanish, Melon. 
One ounce mill plant about 80 hills ; 2 to 3 pounds for 1 acre. 
TRIANON COS. 
