
RICHMOND, 
Tr. W. WOOD & sons =- 
No. 251. Improved Rocky Ford Jr. 

No. 247. Extra Early 
(70 Days)— 
Hanover The earliest 
cantaloupe in cultiva- 
tion, ripening fully ten 
days ahead of the 
Rocky Ford. Notwith- 
standing its extreme 
earliness, it makes a 
large melon, round, 
slightly flattened at the 
ends and well netted. 
The flesh is green, thick 
and can be eaten to the 
very thin skin. In earli- 
ness, xtra Harly Han- 
over is without a com- 
petitor. Pkt.10c; 0z.20c; 
% Ib. 65c; Ib. $2.25; 
2-lb. lots $2.00 per I1h.; 
5-lb. lots $1.85 per I1hb.; 
10-lb. lots $1.70 per Ib., 
postpaid. 

Extra Barly Hanover 
(80 Days)— An early 
rust and blight resist- 
ant type of Rocky Ford, but somewhat larger. A vigorous grower, 
the vines keep green and produce big crops of beautifully netted 
meions. The flesh is thick, the seed pocket small; the netting is 
close and deep; the flavor is deliciously sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 
if lb. 85c; lb. $3.00; 2-lb. lots $2.85 per lb., postpaid. Supply 
imited. 
255. Hearts of Gold (90 Days)—The thick orange flesh is de- 
245. Honey Dew {110 Days)—The 
liciously Sweet, juicy and spicy right 
down to the thin rind. The melons are nearly round and are 
covered with a dense gray netting that is insect resistant; it is 
also blight resistant. The melons are about six inches long and 
usually weigh about two pounds. Highly recommended for the 
home garden and market. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; 1%4 lb. 60c; lb. $2.00; 
2-1b. lots $1.80 per lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.70 per lb.; 10-1b. lots $1.60 per 
lb., postpaid. 
smooth thin skin is 
; creamy white when ripe and so tough that 
the melon is practically sealed up and will keep for a month or 
more. Allow 3 months to mature, pull when the blossom end is 
slightly soft, and keep a few days before serving. Has a flavor 
quite distinct from the flavor of a cantaloupe, Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
% Ib. 60c; 1b. $2.00; 2-1b. lots $1.80 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots $1.70 per 1h.; 
10-lb. lots $1.60 per l1b., postpaid. 

Wood’s Perfection Cantaloupe 
) ; (80 Days)—The most delici- 
2; 248. Wood s Perfection ous of allorange fleshed canta- 
loupes; beautiful in appearance, but the deliciously sweet, spicy 
flavor of its fine-grained, thick, solid flesh is its outstanding 
characteristic. In these respects we have never offered a melon 
that is its equal. There is no trace of stringiness; the flesh is so 
thick that the seed cavity is unusually small; it is covered with 
a lace-like netting over the entire melon. We recommend it to 
everyone as a melon of surpassing quality and fine delicious 
flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1%4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.25; 2-lb. lots $2.00 per 
Ib.; 5-lb. lots $1.85 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots $1.70 per 1hb., postpaid 
SEEDSMEN SINCE 


No. 259. Large | 
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1879 - VIRGINIA 

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é (85 Days)—The melons usually average 
No 254. Long John 8 to 10 inches long, but often grow to 12 
inches in length. Oblong in shape, distinctly ribbed and heavily 
netted; green fleshed, thick meated and of most delicious spicy 
flavor. When marketed it commands the highest prices. Pkt. 10c; 
4 lb. 85c; lb. $3.00; 2-lb. lots’ $2.75 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots $2.50 per I1b.; 
10-lb. lots $2.25 per lb., postpaid. 
90 Days)—When introduced this was a cu- 
No. 262. Banana Leith on its merits has become a real 
necessity. It is banana shaped and has the banana flavor; grows 
15 to 20 inches long by four to six inches in diameter; has thick 
orange flesh with delightfully sweet flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 
% lb. 75c; lh. $2.50, postpaid. Supply limited. 
257. Jumbo Jr. Rocky Ford 
(80 Days)— A pure and 
uniform strain of Rocky 
Ford Jr. that grows almost 
as large again, adapting it 
splendidly for roadside 
markets; also for private 
growers who prefer a large 
melon. It is well netted 
and will ship well, but is 
particularly well suited 
for nearby markets. The 
green flesh is thick, sweet, 
spicy and decidedly fine 
grained for so large a 
melon. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 
Yb. 75c; lb. $2.50; 2-lb. 
lots $2.35 per lb.; 5-lb. lots $2.20 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots $2.10 per lb., 
postpaid. 
Hackensack 
or TURK’S CAP (85 
Days)— This is the 
type of melon once 
called muskmelon. The 
fruits are large, nearly 
round, flattened at the 
ends; has wide slices; 
is densely netted; the 
flesh is thick, sweet and 
juicy. Recommended 
only for the home gar- 
den and, nearby mar- 
ket. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
4% Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00; 
2-lb. lots $1.80 per 1b.; 
5-lb. lots $1.70 per I1b.; 
10-Ib. lots $1.60 per Ib., 
postpaid. 


Large Hackensack Musk Melon. 
No. 263. Glass Melon °f MANGO (90 Days)—For preserv- 
f : ing, Sweet pickles, mangoes stuffed 
like peppers, pies, and may be sliced and fried like egg-plant. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; % lb. 50c; 1b. $1.75; 2-lb. lots $1.65 per Ihb.; 
5-lb. lots $1.55 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots $1.45 per lb., postpaid. 
Hotkaps Miniature Greenhouses. Protect plants from frost, 
wind and rain; mature the crops earlier, keep off in- 
sects and keep the soil moist. They are individual miniature 
greenhouses; 11 inches across at base. See page 75 for prices. 
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