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Emerald Gem Muskmelon 
MUSKMELONS 
Culture.. Well enriched, light soil is an important requisite for success in the growing of these choice 
Summer fruits. Early in May, when the ground is warm and dry, plant in hills 4 feet apart each way, 10 
to 12 seeds to a hiU. As soon as the seedlings make their appearance they are liable to attack by destructive 
insects. These should be fought with a dusting of soot, wood ashes, or some other good exterminator. 
When danger of these pests is over, thin out to 3 or 4 plants to each hill, and keep up cultivation until the 
vines nearly cover the ground. Occasional spraying with some effective insecticide is advisable. One- 
ounce of seed will plant about 50 hills; 2 pounds for an acre. 
Early Hackensack. A standard variety. Green 
flesh, thick and of fine quality. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 
25c., lb. 70c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 60c. 
Emerald Gem. Extensively grown for private 
and market use. One of the best of the salmon- 
fleshed sorts. Very sweet. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., 
lb. 80c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 70c. 
Extra Early Jenny Lind. Medium size; extra 
early; green flesh; delicious flavor. Oz. 10c., 34 
lb. 25c., lb. 70c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 60c. 
Gold-lined Rocky Ford. A new Melon of distinct 
merit, which should be planted in every garden. 
Green flesh with golden yellow lining and excep¬ 
tionally sweet. Oz. 15c., lb. 50c., lb. $2.00; 
5 lbs. or more, per lb. $1.80. 
Hackensack, or Turk’s Gap. Large and round, 
with flattened ends; deeply ribbed; green flesh. 
One of the oldest and best, Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., 
lb. 70c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 60c. 
Improved Christiana, or Boston Pet. An extra 
early variety; medium size; thick, luscious, yellow 
flesh. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 70c.; 5 lbs. or more, 
per lb. 60c. 
Miller’s Cream, or Osage. Oblong in shape; skin 
dark green, thmJy netted; flesh salmon color, 
juicy and sweet. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. 80c.; 
5 lbs. or more, per lb. 70c. 
Paul Rose, or Petoskey. Prolific bearer of good- 
sized, slightly oval Melons, finely netted; salmon- 
colored flesh, thick and richly flavored. Oz. 10c. 
34 lb. 30c., lb. 80c.; 5 lbs,, or more, per lb. 70c. ’ 
Prolific Green Nutmeg. Dark green skin, heavily 
netted; flesh pale green, rich and sugary. Oz. 
10 c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 70c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 
60c. 
Robinson’s Solid Netted Gem. This new excel¬ 
lent Melon when well known will undoubtedly be 
planted very extensively. It is of Rocky Ford 
type, very finely netted. Thick meaty flesh and 
very sweet. Give it a trial. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 35c., 
lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 90c. 
Rocky Ford. A great favorite. Oval, good size,, 
beautifully netted; flesh green, firm and delicious. 
Unsurpassed for shipping. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c.,. 
lb. 70c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 60c. 
The Grand. Salmon-fleshed variety. Good size;, 
green skin, well netted. Superb quality. Oz. 15c. 
34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 90c. 
Prolific Green Nutmeg Muskmelon 
