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HENDERSON'S 
SELECTED VARIETIES OF 
MUSK MELON or CANTALOUPE 
HENDERSON'S 
SWEETMEAT Musk Melon 
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PHENOMENALLY THICK FLESH REMARKABLE BEAUTY OF 
NETTING—DELICATE LASTING FLAVOR 
The most exacting will be gratified by the delicious quality of 
Sweetmeat Musk Melon, while its appearance exhibits all the re¬ 
finement of form, color, and netting so necessary to a good Melon. 
In appearance it is very similar to the rounder types of Rocky 
Ford. The netting is bold and well defined, which adds greatly to 
its appearance. The general color is soft russet-green. The ribs 
are faintly lined with a lighter shade and slightly depressed, giving 
an even surface to the fruit, which greatly enhances its appearance. 
It is about five inches in diameter, weighing about 2% lbs. 
The shape is round, somewhat flattened. Its remarkably deep 
flesh, combined with the smallest possible seed cavity, give it the 
maximum of luscious flesh of fine texture. This merges into a pleas¬ 
ing salmon shade at the inner edge, and it possesses all the luscious 
flavor of the very best varieties. Price, 15c. pkt., 4 pkts. for 50c. 
HENDERSON'S 
HENDERSON'S "THOROUGHBRED" 
ROCKY FORD Musk Melon 
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Some years ago a number of enterprising growers conceived the 
idea of growing Musk Melons for the Eastern markets in the region 
of Rocky Ford, Colo., using the variety Netted Gem. Their success 
was complete, for they have not only supplied the East with partic¬ 
ularly good Melons just as the local supply declined but have so 
improved the original that the strain has been named “Rocky Ford.” 
The newer type is more rounded, the rib less prominent, and the 
outer surface of the fruit densely covered with delicate lace-like 
netting. The quality and rich aromatic flavor have also been greatly 
improved. The flesh is green, with a suggestion of pink at the seed 
cavity, which is peculiarly attractive. It is beautiful in appearance, 
delightful in flavor, and a general favorite with all. Price, 5c. pkt., 
10 c. oz., 30c. M lb., $1.00 lb. 
" The Rocky Ford Melons were most delicious and remarkably productive.” 
E. II. PLATT, Watervliet, N. Y. 
HENDERSON'S 
MELTING SUGAR Musk Melon 
Eakly Hackensack 
MUSK MELON 
A large green-fleshed variety, round, slightly flattened from the 
stem to the blossom end, very deeply and broadly ribbed, with bold, 
strongly defined netting The flesh is very thick, rich in appearance 
and beautiful in flavor. This type of Melon (once almost entirely 
superseded by the oval-shaped sorts) is rapidly coming into favor 
again. 
It is a selection which we originated from the famous Hackensack 
many years ago, and is well worthy of more extensive cultivation. 
The fruits are not so large as the older sort, but weigh from 
five to six pounds each. It is fit for use immediately after the very 
early sorts. Price, 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. % lb., $1.25 lb. 
“I have been using your Early Hackensack Melon seed for the past four years 
with excellent results.” JOHN II. CALDWELL, Newburgh, N. Y. 
WE ALSO OFFER THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES 
(1 oz. for 60 hills.) 
GREEN-FLESHED VARIETIES. 
Hackensack. One of the oldest and best; attains a very large size; round 
with flattened ends; thickly netted; productive; extra quality. Price, 5c. 
pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. 34 lb., $1.00 lb. 
Jenny Lind. ( Henderson's Superior Selection.) Small, round-flat fruit, deeply 
ribbed; flesh yellowish-green and of unsurpassed flavor; very productive. 
Price, 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 35c. 34 lb., $1.10 lb. 
Montreal Market. Very large, almost round, heavily netted; thick, luscious 
green flesh; late and especially adapted to cooler climates. Price, 10c. 
pkt., 15c. oz., 45c. 34 lb., $1.50 lb. 
Netted Gem. A grand sort for general early use; very early, productive, 
uniform and finely netted; flesh rich green, deliciously sweet and melting. 
Price, 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. 34 lb., $1.00 lb. 
Newport, Henderson’s. Very early. The fruits are round and flattened 
at ends; exterior dull green, ripening to a rich golden color. Flesh of ex¬ 
quisite texture; a bountiful yielder; the fruits are of desirable size. Price. 
10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. 34 lb., $1.25 lb. 
Nutmeg Improved. A popular old variety; skin deep green, finely netted- 
flesh greenish-yellow, rich and sugary. Price, 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c.34 lb.! 
$1.00 lb. 
RED OR SALMON-FLESHED VARIETIES. 
Emerald Gem. No variety surpasses this in quality; the thick salmon-col¬ 
ored flesh is granular, rich and delicious in flavor. It is exceedingly early 
prolific and long bearing; fruits small, smooth-skinned, deep emerald-ereen 
with light stripes. Price, 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. 34 lb., $1.25 lb. 
Miner’s Cream, or Osage. Medium to large, slightly oval and handsomely 
netted; flesh rich salmon, deep, firm, sweet and melting. Price, 5c. pkt., 
15c. oz., 40c. 34 lb., $1.25 lb. 
Paul Rose. This splendid variety is a cross between Netted Gem and Miller’s 
Cream, combining the best qualities of both. It ripens an immense num¬ 
ber ot moderate-sized fruits; flesh salmon, deep, sweet and richly flavored 
Price, 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. 34 lb. $1.25 lb. 
ROCKY FORD. The flesh is orange-salmon, very 
thick, fine-grained and of delicious flavor. The skin is a rich, dark green 
covered with a fine, grayish netting. It ripens close to the skin leaving 
only a thin rind. (See cut.) Price, 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. 34 lb., $1.25 lb. 
T.°P # One of the best salmon-fleshed sorts; bears an enormous crop of 
delicious quality. Price, 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 45c. 34 lb., 1.50 lb. 
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A boon to those who esteem quality primarily in a Musk Melon. 
The fruits exhibit remarkable uniformity. They are 7 to 8 inches 
in length, and 4 to 5 inches in diameter. ~ The netting is intricate 
and evenly distributed, which, contrasting with the rich olive-green 
ground color of the skin, produces a pleasing harmony in color. The 
ribs are shallow, and at maturity develop a lighter shade of green. 
It is extremely prolific, and constantly so, and may be relied on 
to produce a satisfactory crop under normal conditions. 
The flesh, while quite firm, has the pleasing quality of losing 
substance when eaten, so aptly described as melting. The flesh is 
so deep that the seed cavity is reduced to the smallest possible 
space, it is of a pleasing rich green color, fading to a well de¬ 
fined salmon shade towards the center. 
. The quality is superb. It is not merely sweet, but possesses that 
rich aromatic flavor known only in the best sorts. Price. 10c. pkt., 
30c. oz., $1.00 14 lb. 
"As an experiment last year, I put out some of your ‘ Melting Sugar' Musk Mel~ 
ons and raised the most delicious Melons that we ever tasted.” 
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