MELON—continued. 
GREEN-FLESHED VARIETIES. 
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Sutton’s Emerald Cem. a magnificent Melon, the result of a cross between Sutton’s 
Ringleader and Sutton’s Perfection. Fruit very handsome, in form resembling Sutton’s 
Perfection, but much larger. Flesh unusually thick, of a rich green colour, superb 
in flavour. On the table this Melon needs no recommendation, and it has proved a 
formidable competitor on the exhibition stage. Award of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society, 
August 10, 1914. (I//uwstrated) ‘2 2. Lr att ae ... per packet, 2s. 6d. 
‘Your Emerald Gem is without doubt one of the best Melons in cultivation, very finely netted, 
and of delicious flavour. All lovers of Melons should grow it..—Mr. A. H, BELLAMY, Gardener to 
Mrs. C. W. BANBURY. 
‘Your Melon Emerald Gem deserves all the praise it has had. It is a very easy setter, grows 
to a good size, and the flavour is excellent. The plant has a strong constitution.’—Mr. T. A. HEATH, 
Gardener to Mrs. BOUSFIELD. 


Sutton’s Ringleader. One of the finest Melons we have introduced. Fruit above the 
; COPYRIGHT s. &S, average size, oval in form, with a yellow skin, beautifully netted over the entire surface. 
SUTTON’S EMERALD GEM. Flesh pale green, extremely thick, with a most delicious flavour. Customers who have tried 
this Melon will not fail to grow it again for its superior quality. The plant has a robust 
constitution, sets with great freedom, ripens fruit very early, and does well in frames. 
(Illustrated) ... S x re ae oy ... per packet, 1s. 9d. and 2s. 6d. 
‘Your Ringleader Melon is grand. 1 cut ten fruits which weighed over 50 lbs., and my employer 
said they were the finest in flavour that he had ever tasted..—Mr. A. H. CHAPMAN, Gardener to 
L, F. HARRISON, Esq. 
Sutton’s Perfection. A valuable Melon resembling our Superlative in all points except 
the colour of the flesh, which is green instead of scarlet. Plant strong in constitution and 
sets fruit freely. Award of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society, August 20,1907. (J// ustrated) 
per packet, 1s. 9d. and 2s. 6d. 
seid ‘I had an excellent crop of Melons grown in a small house and cut about 50 splendid fruits from 
i SEEN ehh Sutton’s Perfection and Superlative. These two varieties are remarkably fine in flavour.'—Mr. P. SMITH, 
SUTTON’S RINGLEADER. The Gardens, Hellesdon House. 
Sutton’s Best of All is the result of a most successful cross between the two popular 
varieties, Sutton’s Windsor Castle and Al. Those who are familiar with the two Melons 
will recognise in Best of All an admirable combination of the high qualities of both parents. 
Very thick flesh, deep green in colour, and the splendid flavour will not disappoint those 
who are tempted by the delicate aroma. The fruits are elegantly netted and present a very 
handsome appearance at table and on the exhibition stage. (Illustrated) 
per packet, ls. 6d. and 2s. 6d. 
‘I had some very fine fruits of your Best of All Melon grown late. They were ripe about the middle 
of November, and were equal in flavour to a mid-season crop. Some of the fruits were nearly 7 lbs. in 
weight.’—Mr. H. BAKER, The Gardens, Mount Ballan. 
Sutton’s Royal Jubilee. this splendid oval Green-fleshed Melon was raised at the 
Royal Gardens, Windsor. Skin almost white, elegantly netted. The flavour of the deep 
green flesh is much appreciated by connoisseurs. In constitution the plant is strong and 
sets freely ... aM Ay a ae By ie ... per packet, 1s. and Is. 6d. 

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_ constitution, sets very freely and is in my opinion the best variety for frame work.’—Mr. J. W. TRICKEY, 
Gardener to J, W. GIFFORD, Esq., J.P. 
Sutton’s Windsor Castle. A Green-fleshed Melon combining qualities of the highest 
order. Fruit oval in form, of extraordinary size, and handsomely netted on a dark green 
ground. Flesh very deep, of a pale green colour all through, remarkably rich in flavour. 
Award of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society ao son ... per packet, 1s. and 1s. 6d. 
Veitch’s Premier. ‘This Melon received an Award of Merit, after trial at Wisley. The plant sets 
freely, and the fruits are of good size and beautifully netted; flesh exceptionally thick, of a pleasing 
green colour and exquisite flavour ... oes kas ae see dies per packet, ls. and ls. 6d. 
Middlesex Hero (Veitch). A medium-sized Melon of fine form, elegantly netted ; flavour first-rate. 

Award of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society... oe AEE oe per packet, ls, and 1s. 6d. 
Creen-fleshed Melon, mixed .. 6 6) 0 & 1S is, 6d. 
SUTTON’S BEST OF ALL.“" "0" ® 4% List of Sutton’s Melons continued on pages 52 and 53. 
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