CATALOGUE OF VEGETABLE NOVELTIES. 
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MELROSE MELON. 
A very hardy, strong and vigorous grower, the vines 
remaining green longer than any other variety. The melons 
are produced abundantly, and very close to the hill, — a feat¬ 
ure of the greatest value. The color is rich dark-green ; the 
shape is oval. The fruit average in weight about four 
pounds, and are finely and densely netted, and very uniform 
in appearance. The flesh is very thick and solid; clear, 
light green in color, shading to a rich salmon at the seed 
cavity. The flavor is unequaled. This melon is desirable 
for both home use and market. Per pkt., io cts.; ounce, 
25 cts.; J4 pound, 75 cts. 
JAPANESE MILLET. 
(. Panicutn Miliaceuin). 
We doubt if we could say too much in favor of Japanese 
Millet. Almost every person we have heard from, who 
has grown it, praises it for both quantity and quality of 
crop. The original seed-stock was imported four years 
ago from Japan, where the grain is largely used as 
human food. The importer in 1S91 planted a small plot 
of ground, which yielded at the rate of six and three- 
quarters tons dry straw, and over ninety bushels of seed 
per acre. The yield of seed is surely a remarkable one, 
especially since a considerable amount was lost through 
the ravages of birds (which prefer it to common millet) 
as well as by rattling out, for unlike common millet, this 
threshes very easily. There is good reason to believe 
this new variety will prove an exceedingly valuable crop 
for green fodder or for the silo, as it is as much superior 
in every respect to all other millets as is the Japanese 
buckwheat, that has, since its introduction, gained such 
popularity over the common sort formerly largely 
grown. The seed of this millet constitutes an excellent grain for hens, 
and when ground is a wholesome, nutritious, and economical food for 
cattle. The plants attain an average height of six feet, are short-jointed, 
and at every joint there is put forth an immense number of long, thick, 
fleshy leaves that increase its value as a cattle food. The heads average 
a foot in length and over six inches in diameter. Our illustration, drawn 
from nature, is one-twelfth natural size, but it scarcely conveys an ade¬ 
quate idea of the great food-producing qualities of this millet. The 
demand for this millet, we believe, will again exceed the supply; there¬ 
fore, we recommend our patrons who desire to secure seed to order at 
once. The price we quote is very low in order to induce a general de¬ 
mand for this variety, and is not subject to either of our special offers . 
Per peck, 50 cts.; bushel, $1.75. 
BRECK’S EMERALD GEM MUSK MELON. 
This variety sff Emerald Gem couples size with all the desirable 
qualities of the^riginal. It has the same thin, dark-green rind, thick, 
melting salmo^colored flesh, and high flavor. We recommend it with 
the fullestconfidence as the very best, all round melon in existence. 
Per plSL^^o cts. ; ounce, 25 cts. 
I bought three hinds o f 
your Maine groivn pota¬ 
toes of you. They did 
zvell; I had large yields. 
J. M., 
Mill River, Mass. 
MAMMOTH SILVER KING ONION. 
This is one of the largest onions in cultivation, averaging from 15 to 22 inches in circumference, and 
often weighing from 2>£ to 4 pounds each. It is quite early, of fine shape, a little flattened, but very thick. 
The skin is a beautiful silverv-white color; the flesh, pure white, tender, and very mild-flavored. It has at¬ 
tracted much attention bv its large size and handsome appearance, which qualities, together with its mild flavor, 
recommend it for the exhibition as well as the home table. Per pkt.; 10 cts; ounce, 25 cts.; pound, $2.50. 
WHITE MULTIPLIER ONION SETS. 
This is really a White Potato Onion. It is earlier, hardier and more productive than the common yellow 
or brown variety. It is of fine quality and a remarkable keeper. Per quart, 25 cts.; peck, $2.00. 
See Special Offers on third page of cover. 
