Muskmelon (Continued) 



SCHOON’S HARDSHELL MUSKMELON—A new and exceptionally fine flavored musk- 
melon of the Bender type, maturing in 90 days. Especially valuable for its extra hard 
shell as it will stand up better than most muskmelons for shipping. Of a large size, 
weighing 6 to 7 pounds and measuring 8 by 7 inches, deeply ribbed it is covered, except 
on its distinct stripes, with a hard, greyish-yellow, rope like netting. When mature the 
rind is a beautiful golden-yellow. The flesh is medium grained, thick, a rich red-salmon - 
color and of excellent flavor. 
Prices Prepaid: Oz. 25¢; V4 ib. 75¢; 1 Ib. $2.25; 5 Ibs. $9.90; 10 Ibs. $18.00. 
PRIDE OF WISCONSIN—85 days. This fine muskmelon was developed from a cross of 
Honey Rock and Hearts of Gold. !t combines the tough, hard rind of the Honey Rock 
with the depth of flesh of Hearts of Gold. Will stand shipping moderate distances. The 
rind is hard, slate colored and covered with a very distinct coarse, irregular, loosely laced 
grey netting. The flesh is very thick, firm, orange colored and of wonderful quality. The 
seed cavity is small ard the seeds closely packed. Weighing about 434 pounds it will 
measure 61/2 by 6 inches. | 
Prices Prepaid: Oz. 20c; V4 Ib. 60c; 1 tb. $2.00; 5 Ibs. $8.80; 10 Ibs. $16.00. 
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QUEEN OF COLORADO-—88 days. A development from Pride of Wisconsin it is mostly 
oval in shape, weighs about 5 pounds and measures 7 by 612 inches. The rind is very 
hard, pearl-grey in color, with a most distinctive, coarse, loosely laced grey netting and 
is slightly ribbed. The flesh is very thick and solid, of a bright orange color with a small 
seed cavity; of superior eating qualities. A good shipper for short distances it is fast 
becoming a favorite in the East and Central states. 
Prices Prepaid: Ox. 25¢; V4 Ib. 75¢; 1 ib. $2.25; 5 Ibs. $9.90; 10 Ibs. $18.00. 
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