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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 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. It is safe to say 
that no Melon has ever come into the New York markets which has 
sold so readily and at such high pi ices as the Rocky Ford, often to 
the exclusion of other varieties. Price, 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. ^ lb., 
$2.00 lb. (See engraving.) 
“/ have grown Henderson's Thoroughbred Rocky Ford Musk Melon seeds 
and raised the most delicious Melons 1 ever tasted.” 
CHARLES G. DE HUFF, Lebanon, Pa. 
HENDERSON’S 
Sweetmeat Musk Melon 
This Melon Has Phenomenally Thick Flesh, Remarkable Beauty of 
Netting, and Delicate Lasting Flavor. 
The most exacting will be satisfied by the delicious qual¬ 
ity of Sweetmeat Musk Melon, while its appearance exhibits 
all the refinement 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 5 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 lus¬ 
cious 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. (See 
engraving). Price, 10c. pkt., 3 pkts. for 25c., 50c. 
oz., $1.50 H lb. 
to express the pleasure and satisfaction 1 got , in 
following the directions of your leaflet for starting Melons on sod. 
Last year was the first in which we had a bountiful supply of most 
luscious fruit. , 
Jan. 26//*. MYRON S. TELLER, Kingston, N. Y. 
leaflet HOW TO GROW BEST MUSK MELONS,” including Spraying, etc., Free 
