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Henderson’s “Thoroughbred” Rocky Ford Musk Melon 
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 
particularly good Melons just as the local supply declined but have so 
improved the origi¬ 
nal that the strain 
been named 
Rocky 
Ford. 
The newer type is more rounded, the rib less prominent, and 
outer surface of the fruit densely covered with delicate lace-li 
netting. The quality and rich aromatic flavor have also been great 
improved. The flesh is green, with a suggestion of pink at the 
cavity, which is peculiarly attractive. It is beautiful in appearam 
delightful in flavor, and a general favorite with all. It is safe to 
that no Melon has ever come into the New York markets which 
sold so readily and at such high prices as the Rocky Ford, often 
the exclusion of other varieties. (See engraving.) Price, 10c. pkt 
25c. oz., 75c. 34 lb., $2.50 lb. 
“/ have sown Henderson's Thoroughbred Rocky Ford Musk Melon Se 
and raised the ynost delicious Melons I ever tasted." 
CHARLES G. DE HUFF , Lebanon, Pa, 
HENDERSON’S 
Early Hackensack Musk Melon 
A large green-fleshed variety, round, slightly flattened from tl 
stem to the blossom end, very deeply and broadly ribbe< 
with bold, strongly defined netting. The flesh is veryThick 
rich in appearance and delightful in flavor. This type < 
Melon (once almost entirely superseded by the oval¬ 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 famoui 
Hackensack many years ago, and is well worthy of mon 
extensive cultivation. The fruits are not so large as th( 
older sort, but weigh from 5 to 6 lbs. each. It is fit 
for use immediately after the very early sorts. (So 
engraving.) Price, 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. 34 lb., $2.50 lb 
The Burrell Gem Musk Melon 
A RED-FLESHED ROCKY FORD 
This red-fleshed Cantaloupe is ideal for either the home 
garden or for market. The rather elongated fruit 
average 6 inches in length, 43^ inches through and weigb 
about 2 pounds each. The flesh of red-orange is very thici 
fine grained and deliciously rich and spicy in flavor. Seed 
cavity remarkably small; the rind is thin but tough. ColorFgreen 
closely interlaced with gray netting; ribs well arched. The vines are 
healthy, vigorous and very productive. Price, 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 
75c. 34 lb., $2.50 lb. 
"I have been planting Henderson*s Early Hackensack Musk Melon fca 
four years and have had very good results.' ’ 
JOHN H. CALDWELL. Newburgh, N. V. 
leaflet “HOW TO GROW BEST MUSK MELONS,” including Spraying, etc., Free Tf 
