JAMES J. II. GEE GOBY & SOM'S BE TAIL CATALOGUE. 
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COUJA\BU5 nUSK/AELOW. 
Seedsmen, in common with the rest of mankind, feel the 
moral obligation on them of honoring the Great Discoverer, 
hence we have the Columbus Muskmelon. We much regret 
that our plants of this variety, taken from our cold frame, 
failed to root. We must depend on Mr. Livingston for a 
description of it: of good market size; skin, a bright, glossy 
yellow color when fully ripe, and is nearly hidden by the very 
thick whitish netting. Its green flesh is very deep, leaving 
only a small seed cavity. The quality is all that can be 
desired, as will be observed by reading the testimonials 
below. It never was known to burst open at either 
end. From the above considerations we are confident this 
melon will prove to be the greatest acquisition in many years. 
Mr. Daniel Entire, President of the First National Bank of Oregon, Ill., 
writes: “ I have been supplied with Columbus melons by Mr. Beck for the 
last two years, and I must say I havp never found such melons anywhere. 
We used them every meal, and they cannot be recommended too highly.” 
Mr. L. V. Rumery, of Rumery & Farral, grocers, Oregon, Ill., writes: 
“ I have used the Columbus Muskmelon for the past two or three years, 
and think it the best melon I have ever seen, and can recommend it to give 
satisfaction in every respect.” 
With such indorsements of its merits we have all a right to 
expect to find an extra good melon in the Columbus. Per 
lb., postpaid, $1.25 ; per oz., 15 cts.; per pkg., 10 cts. 
MCNTREAL NUTMEG. 
This has been raised to \\ eigh over thirty pounds. Exception¬ 
ally uniform in shape; netted; flesh, green; quality, very good 
for so large a variety. Price, per oz., 10 cts.; per pkg.,-5 cts. 
EJMEJRALD GliJM. 
This new melon is of the Christiana type, small in size, very 
early; in form it is flat-round. The flesh is of a deep orange 
color, and very thick, the seed cavity being exceptionally 
small. They are very sweet and the flavor is delicious, the 
melons being uniformly good; they are very uniform in ap¬ 
pearance. Price, per lb., postpaid, $1.00; per oz., 10 cts.; per 
pkg., 5 cts. 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. 
This was obtained by selection from the Hackensack, and is 
several days earlier. Thorough trial has proven it to be one of 
the best and earliest of the netted varieties. Price, per lb., post¬ 
paid, $1.00; per £ lb., 30 cts.; per oz., 15 cts.; per pkg., 5 cts. 
IHOJXT DEQUOIT. 
This appears to be an enlarged Miller Cream melon, growing 
to twelve or fifteen inches in diameter. It appears to have the 
exquisite, nectar-like flavor of that fine variety and the exter¬ 
nal characteristics. If it will stand squarely up to what is 
claimed for it, then it is indeed an acquisition, for the Miller 
quality of melon, of which we are rather proud to have been 
the original introducers, is one of the good ’hings we can 
never have too much of. Price, per lb., postpaid, $1.00; per 
oz., 10 cts.; per pkg., 5 cts. 
Our friends have neighbors and friends. If 
such neighbors and friends own a farm or have a 
garden, will our friends kindly send us their address ? 
WATERMELONS 
THE NEW ORACC. 
A new and 
very distinct 
variety in both 
inside and out¬ 
side appear¬ 
ance. Color 
dark green 
with alternate 
stripes of light¬ 
er green, the 
whole being- 
covered with a 
delicate tracery 
of dark veins. 
The flesh is of 
a delicate sal¬ 
mon tint,which 
makes it exceedingly handsome and tempting. Flesh sweet, 
juicy, and melting, with a rich flavor peculiar to itself. Wher¬ 
ever grown it has called forth the highest praise for its new 
and distinct appearance, its earliness, its hardiness, and great 
productiveness. Large, oblong, just about the right size for 
marketing. Several weeks earlier than Ice Cream. Price, 
per lb., postpaid, 95 cts.; per oz., 10 cts.; per pkg., 5 cts. 
RUBY GOJfB. 
These vary in external color, part being light striped and 
part dark, and there is also some varying in the color of the 
flesh, but all are exceedingly elegant, being mostly an admix¬ 
ture of the two colors, ruby and gold, which has a rare orna¬ 
mental effect. They grow to a good size and are very sweet and 
of excellent quality. Price, per oz., 10 cts.; per pkg., 5 cts. 
GREEN AND GOLD. 
When this was put on the market we believed it to be the 
same as the “ Golden-Fleshed,” which we introduced several 
years ago; but, on trying it on our own ground, we find it 
entirely distinct. The color just below the skin is of the rich¬ 
est golden-orange. In sweetness and flavor it is simply deli¬ 
cious, certainly not surpassed by any red-fleshed variety we 
have ever eaten. This melon grows to weigh from twenty to 
forty pounds and ranks among the very earliest. Its rich 
golden color will make it most desirable as an ornament for 
the table, especially if arranged in contrast with the common 
sorts. It is, unquestionably, an acquisition. Price, per lb., post¬ 
paid, 80 cts.; per \ lb., 23 cts.; per oz., 10 cts.; per pkg., 5 cts. 
VICK’' EARLY. 
Of medium size, oblong and smooth; flesh, bright pink (re¬ 
sembling closely the Southern varieties), solid and sweet. We 
consider this one of the best of early watermelons. Price, per 
lb., postpaid, 80 cts.; per oz., 10 cts.; per pkg., 5 cts. 
FLORIDA FAVORITE. 
Mr. Girardeau, of Florida, who originated this new variety, 
thus describes it: u In shape it is oblong; in coloring, green 
and white stripes blended; flesh, light crimson, crisp, and 
deliciously sweet, ripening ten days earlier than Rattlesnake, 
Kolb Gem, and Iron-clad, all having been planted at the same 
time.” He considers it the finest table melon extant. Seeds 
rather small and of a creamj^-white color. Price, per lb., post¬ 
paid, 80 cts.; per oz., 10 cts.; per pkg., 5 cts. 
IClifcTCk 
One of the best of all melons, possessing a delicious flavor. 
There are two varieties, — a light and a dark skinned, — differ¬ 
ing in color only. Price, per lb., postpaid., 80 cts.; per pkg., 5 cts. 
This new mel¬ 
on originated in 
Florida, the land 
of melons as well 
as flowers. It 
sports from gray 
to green in color, 
but all are of 
the same size, 
shape, flavor, etc. 
It is said to pos¬ 
sess four distin¬ 
guishing quali¬ 
ties : it is extra 
early , extra 
large , enormously productive , and of most delirious flavor. Per¬ 
sonally, we have not had an opportunity to test it, but the 
testimonials, from which we select three or four, from Monti- 
cello, Fla., indorse it very highly : — 
“ I pronounce your ‘ Seminole ’ a perfe t melon in every respect.” 
R. C. Parkhill, Clerk County Court. 
“ Have never tasted a finer melon than your ‘ Seminole.’ ” 
J. S. Denham, Mayor. 
“ I have never before seen so large a melon of such delicious flavor as 
your ‘ Seminole.’ ” T. M. PULESTON, County Judge. 
‘‘I think your ‘Seminole’is far superior to all other varieties you 
grow.” D. S. Bikd, Sherifl. 
Price, per lb., postpaid, 90cts.; per i lb., 28 cts.; per oz., 10 
cts.; per pkg., 5 cts. 
