MUSKMELON 
MUSKMELON 
BENDER’S SURPRISE — Largest of the oval pink fleshed melons, early for 
its size. High quality. Coarse netting, distinct ribs, hard rind. Good 
shipper. 
BURRELL’S GEM — Fruit oval, slightly ribbed, thick, fine netting. Color 
green shading to deep yellow as it ripens. Flesh thick, firm, orange- 
pink, flavorful, small seed cavity. Excellent shipping melon. 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK — Nearly round. Deeply ribbed, with very 
coarse netting. Skin green tinged with yellow at maturity. Flesh 
green, somewhat coarse, but juicy and sweet. 
HALE’S BEST No. 36 — Nearly round, lightly ribbed, finely netted, green, 
shading to yellow upon ripening. Flesh salmon pink, thick, firm, 
stringless, and well flavored. Not too sweet. Small cavity. Fine early 
strain for long distance shipping. 
HONEY DEW—Fruits round and slightly oval. Weigh 6 to 8 pounds. 
Skin smooth and creamy yellow at maturity. Flesh emerald green, 
fine grained, very sweet. Rind thin but firm. Ships well. 
HONEY ROCK (SUGAR ROCK) — Fruit nearly round, no ribs, coarsely 
netted, becomes light yellow when ripe. Flesh thick, tender, salmon 
pink, and well flavored. Very small seed cavity. A new popular type. 
HEARTS OF GOLD (HOODOO) — Nearly round, slightly ribbed, finely 
netted, light green to light yellow upon ripening. Flesh very thick, 
firm, and delicious. Small cavity with a tight web. Color yellow 
shading to pink. Good shipper. 
MILWAUKEE MARKET — Medium large, early, pink fleshed, prominent 
ribs, heavy netting, oval shape, hard rind. Shipping and eating 
qualities very good. 
OSAGE (MILLER’S CREAM) — Oval, dark green, somewhat netted and 
ribbed. Flesh extremely thick, firm, rich salmon color, highly flavored 
and delicious to the rind. Cavity small. Keeps and ships well. 
PAUL ROSE (PETOSKEY) — Oval, slightly ribbed and densely netted. Vines 
vigorous and productive. Yellow flesh. 
IMPROVED ROCKY FORD — Round, little or no rib, heavily netted, light 
green shading to dark yellow. Thick flesh, salmon tinted, solid, fine 
grained, excellent flavor. Very small seed cavity. 
TIP TOP — Productive, nearly round, slightly ribbed, shallow netting. Flesh 
deep yellow, sweet, juicy, firm but not hard. Edible to the very rind. 
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