(Green Flesh) 
Size: 8Jx7 inches 
Weight: 6 pounds 
Edible in 94 days 
Principle use: Home garden 
An extremely large variety 
with deep ribs and heavy net¬ 
ting- While it is rather late 
in maturing this melon is very 
prolific and has good quality. 
The fruits sometimes attain 
enormous size, growing to 12 
pounds or more. It is also 
called Montreal Nutmeg. 
NETTED GEM 
(BURPEE’S) 
(Green Flesh) 
Size: 4£ x 4£ inches 
Weight: 1£ pounds 
Edible in 87 days 
Principle use: Home garden 
This is the original parent of 
all of the present day strains 
of Rocky Ford cantaloupes. It 
is comparatively small in size, 
very early and productive, 
with spicy flavor. The shape 
is nearly round and the net¬ 
ting is quite heavy between 
distinct stripes. 
FORTY-NINE 
