Burrell's Gem
Combines the flavor and shipping qualities of the RockyFord, but is orange fleshed. For a market where the orange-fleshed muskmelons are in demand, they bring much higher prices. It has a tough, thin rind, well arched ribs; covered with a closely laced and interlaced tray netting. Shape quite elongated. Flesh of a reddish-orange, very thick, fine grained and spicy. The melons average about 2 ¼ lbs., with an average size of 6 inches long, 4 ½ inches thick, and will crate more evenly than any other melon grown. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 55C; lb. 85c.
Combines the flavor and shipping qualities of the RockyFord, but is orange fleshed. For a market where the orange-fleshed muskmelons are in demand, they bring much higher prices. It has a tough, thin rind, well arched ribs; covered with a closely laced and interlaced tray netting. Shape quite elongated. Flesh of a reddish-orange, very thick, fine grained and spicy. The melons average about 2 ¼ lbs., with an average size of 6 inches long, 4 ½ inches thick, and will crate more evenly than any other melon grown. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 55C; lb. 85c.
Emerald Gem
Fruits small to medium size, globular or very slightly flattened at the ends. Skin smooth, deep green while young, becoming tinged with yellow as the fruit matures. Flesh deep salmon, yellow, thick. Owing to its rich,deliciously sweet flavor this melon leads all others in many large markets; it is certainly one of the finest for the home garden and local markets, but it is not a good shipper. It is quite early and very prolific. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 55C; lb. 95c.
Fruits small to medium size, globular or very slightly flattened at the ends. Skin smooth, deep green while young, becoming tinged with yellow as the fruit matures. Flesh deep salmon, yellow, thick. Owing to its rich,deliciously sweet flavor this melon leads all others in many large markets; it is certainly one of the finest for the home garden and local markets, but it is not a good shipper. It is quite early and very prolific. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 55C; lb. 95c.
Henderson's New Bush
A vineless muskmelon. The delicate green flesh is deep, of luscious sweetness, eatable almost to the rind and of light green color tinged with salmon as it approaches the center. The fruit is of the “Jenny Lind” type, but larger, growing about 5 inches in diameter, varying in shape from a trifle flattened at the ends to almost spherical. Deeply netted, with shallow ribs. Furthermore, in the quality of fruit, this new melon is extra fine. Pkt. 5C; oz. 25c.
A vineless muskmelon. The delicate green flesh is deep, of luscious sweetness, eatable almost to the rind and of light green color tinged with salmon as it approaches the center. The fruit is of the “Jenny Lind” type, but larger, growing about 5 inches in diameter, varying in shape from a trifle flattened at the ends to almost spherical. Deeply netted, with shallow ribs. Furthermore, in the quality of fruit, this new melon is extra fine. Pkt. 5C; oz. 25c.
Hoodoo
A new orange-fleshed variety, ideal as a shipping melon and of the very finest quality. Vine vigorous, remarkably blight-resisting and very productive. The melons are of medium size,round, heavily netted, flesh very thick, of rich orange color, handsome appearance and of the sweetest flavor. Average weight of melon 1 ½ pounds. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 50C; lb. 85c.
A new orange-fleshed variety, ideal as a shipping melon and of the very finest quality. Vine vigorous, remarkably blight-resisting and very productive. The melons are of medium size,round, heavily netted, flesh very thick, of rich orange color, handsome appearance and of the sweetest flavor. Average weight of melon 1 ½ pounds. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 50C; lb. 85c.
Maule's Honey
Named “Honey” on account of its sweet and delicious flavor. Its exterior color is a peculiar shade of green, quite unlike any other muskmelon. The flesh is green, inclining to yellow. The spicy flavor is as distinct and characteristic as it is sweet and pleasing. The flesh is both deep and firm, the edible portion almost touching the rind; remarkably juicy and retains its color and quality quite to the outer shell. Melons of medium size, weighing 3 to 4 pounds on an average. It is distinctly and evenly ribbed, and moderately netted. Globe shape and somewhat flattened at the stem and blossom end. Pkt. 5C; oz. 12C; 2 oz. 20C; ¼ lb. 35c.
Named “Honey” on account of its sweet and delicious flavor. Its exterior color is a peculiar shade of green, quite unlike any other muskmelon. The flesh is green, inclining to yellow. The spicy flavor is as distinct and characteristic as it is sweet and pleasing. The flesh is both deep and firm, the edible portion almost touching the rind; remarkably juicy and retains its color and quality quite to the outer shell. Melons of medium size, weighing 3 to 4 pounds on an average. It is distinctly and evenly ribbed, and moderately netted. Globe shape and somewhat flattened at the stem and blossom end. Pkt. 5C; oz. 12C; 2 oz. 20C; ¼ lb. 35c.
Montreal Market
A giant among muskmelon sorts, and at the same time producing one of the most deliciously flavored fruits. The handsome, showy melons are especially suited to be grown for exhibition purposes. The fruit is very deeply and regularly ribbed; skin dark green, densely netted; flesh remarkably thick, light green, melting, and of delicious flavor. In every way it is one of the most desirable of all. In the North, these melons may be started under glass. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 50C; lb. 85c.
A giant among muskmelon sorts, and at the same time producing one of the most deliciously flavored fruits. The handsome, showy melons are especially suited to be grown for exhibition purposes. The fruit is very deeply and regularly ribbed; skin dark green, densely netted; flesh remarkably thick, light green, melting, and of delicious flavor. In every way it is one of the most desirable of all. In the North, these melons may be started under glass. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 50C; lb. 85c.
New Banana
Surpasses all others in delicious flavor. Outside color creamy yellow or straw color. Flesh is very solid, of rich salmon color. Should be thoroughly ripe to be of the best flavor. Grows 18 to 24 inches long and is very prolific. When ripe, its shape suggests an overgrown banana, tastes like one, and is of delicious fragrance. Pkt. 5C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30c.
Surpasses all others in delicious flavor. Outside color creamy yellow or straw color. Flesh is very solid, of rich salmon color. Should be thoroughly ripe to be of the best flavor. Grows 18 to 24 inches long and is very prolific. When ripe, its shape suggests an overgrown banana, tastes like one, and is of delicious fragrance. Pkt. 5C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30c.
New Early Hackensack
One of the most popular, reliable and bountiful yielders; large, handsome, early. Flesh green, rich, sugary. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 50C; lb. 85c.
One of the most popular, reliable and bountiful yielders; large, handsome, early. Flesh green, rich, sugary. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 50C; lb. 85c.
New Gold Coin
This new melon is remarkably prolific; the fruits superbly netted, the flesh deep and solid of a rich orange-red color, ripening close to the rind and of the sweetest honey-like flavor; the most delicious of all melons. They are always of handsome form and attractive appearance, even in size, weighing from 2 to 3 pounds each. It is very early, ripening in a very short space of time, and notwithstanding its thin rind it is a splendid shipper and one of the finest melons for market purposes. Every melon grower should give it a trial. Pkt. 5C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 55C; lb. 95c.
This new melon is remarkably prolific; the fruits superbly netted, the flesh deep and solid of a rich orange-red color, ripening close to the rind and of the sweetest honey-like flavor; the most delicious of all melons. They are always of handsome form and attractive appearance, even in size, weighing from 2 to 3 pounds each. It is very early, ripening in a very short space of time, and notwithstanding its thin rind it is a splendid shipper and one of the finest melons for market purposes. Every melon grower should give it a trial. Pkt. 5C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 55C; lb. 95c.
New Paul Rose
A favorite basket melon. Fruit oval, about 5 inches in diameter, slightly ribbed, densely netted; in general appearance much like RockyFord but larger. Flesh orange-yellow, very thick, firm,sweet and of delicious flavor. One of the very best sorts for the home garden. An exceptionally pure and fine stock. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 50C; lb. 85c.
A favorite basket melon. Fruit oval, about 5 inches in diameter, slightly ribbed, densely netted; in general appearance much like RockyFord but larger. Flesh orange-yellow, very thick, firm,sweet and of delicious flavor. One of the very best sorts for the home garden. An exceptionally pure and fine stock. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 50C; lb. 85c.
New Spicy Cantaloupe
Sweet as honey. This grand new cantaloupe is very prolific, always making a strong growth, and produces an abundance of handsome melons, averaging from 8 to 10 inches long by about 6 inches in diameter. They are very solid and the seed cavity is unusually small. The flesh is salmon color, about 2 inches thick, always of superb quality far superior to nearly all other cantaloupes. The flesh is entirely stringless; maintains its sweetness close to the rim. On account of the very small seed cavity, the melons are always solid and heavy, the rim being cream color, which changes nearly yellow as the melon matures and there is also a peculiar netting which appears irregularly upon the smooth skin as shown by the illustration. Pkt. 5C; oz. 35c.
Sweet as honey. This grand new cantaloupe is very prolific, always making a strong growth, and produces an abundance of handsome melons, averaging from 8 to 10 inches long by about 6 inches in diameter. They are very solid and the seed cavity is unusually small. The flesh is salmon color, about 2 inches thick, always of superb quality far superior to nearly all other cantaloupes. The flesh is entirely stringless; maintains its sweetness close to the rim. On account of the very small seed cavity, the melons are always solid and heavy, the rim being cream color, which changes nearly yellow as the melon matures and there is also a peculiar netting which appears irregularly upon the smooth skin as shown by the illustration. Pkt. 5C; oz. 35c.
New Winter Pineapple
The only melon that can be kept until Christmas. The color of the flesh is a deep lemon yellow, and the outer skin is a dark green, marked with yellow. The quality is delicious, having a rich spicy flavor similar to Pineapple that is not possessed by any other melon. In the North, these melons rarely ripen on the vines, so they must be picked off in the Fall before frost and stored in some cool dry and dark place, where even half grown ones will ripen gradually. In storing the melons take care that the fruits do not touch each other. When the rind become slightly softened and moist, they are ready to eat. Plant and cultivate like other muskmelons, pick the fruits when the light streaks have become quite yellow. Pkt. 5C; oz. 15C; 2 oz. 25C; ¼ lb. 45c.
The only melon that can be kept until Christmas. The color of the flesh is a deep lemon yellow, and the outer skin is a dark green, marked with yellow. The quality is delicious, having a rich spicy flavor similar to Pineapple that is not possessed by any other melon. In the North, these melons rarely ripen on the vines, so they must be picked off in the Fall before frost and stored in some cool dry and dark place, where even half grown ones will ripen gradually. In storing the melons take care that the fruits do not touch each other. When the rind become slightly softened and moist, they are ready to eat. Plant and cultivate like other muskmelons, pick the fruits when the light streaks have become quite yellow. Pkt. 5C; oz. 15C; 2 oz. 25C; ¼ lb. 45c.
Northern Giant
The largest melon ever grown. This variety is well named the “Giant” as it towers above all others either in the field or market. Often weights 30 pounds or more. Color of skin is a yellowish-green; the shape is nearly round, slightly flattened. The flesh is light salmon color, rich, melting and sugary. Quite thick meated; ripens clear to the skin; has a small seed cavity. As an exhibition and large market variety it is grand; exceptionally desirable for family and market purposes. A fine shipper owing to the toughness of the rind. Pkt. 5C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 55C; lb. 95c.
The largest melon ever grown. This variety is well named the “Giant” as it towers above all others either in the field or market. Often weights 30 pounds or more. Color of skin is a yellowish-green; the shape is nearly round, slightly flattened. The flesh is light salmon color, rich, melting and sugary. Quite thick meated; ripens clear to the skin; has a small seed cavity. As an exhibition and large market variety it is grand; exceptionally desirable for family and market purposes. A fine shipper owing to the toughness of the rind. Pkt. 5C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 55C; lb. 95c.
Osage or Improved Millers Cream
Medium to large sized, oval, slightly ribbed, dark green in color, covered more or less with shallow netting. The flesh is deep salmon color and very thick. This melon is only a few days later than the small extra early varieties, yet twice as large. It does best in a cool climate and is the most popular melon on the Northwest. The flavor is one of the finest, rich and sugary. We have taken a great deal of pains to develop the thick, deep, rich colored, and finely flavored flesh of this sort, and a careful comparison on our trial grounds proves it unequaled. Pkt. 5C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 55C; lb. 90c.
Medium to large sized, oval, slightly ribbed, dark green in color, covered more or less with shallow netting. The flesh is deep salmon color and very thick. This melon is only a few days later than the small extra early varieties, yet twice as large. It does best in a cool climate and is the most popular melon on the Northwest. The flavor is one of the finest, rich and sugary. We have taken a great deal of pains to develop the thick, deep, rich colored, and finely flavored flesh of this sort, and a careful comparison on our trial grounds proves it unequaled. Pkt. 5C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 55C; lb. 90c.
Queen Ann's
Sweet scented pocket melon or pomegranate. A vigorous climbing variety; fruit very small, about the size of a peach, round, flattened at the ends, without ribs, but marked with bands of green or broad blotches of greenish yellow; and sometimes red; flesh not very thick; pale orange colored, not edible; grown chiefly for ornament and its agreeable sweet fragrance perfuming a room with this exquisite odor for days; trained on trellises or arbors it is very ornamental. Nothing is more fragrant; it is very prolific, easy to grow; plant and cultivate the same as muskmelons. Pkt. 5c.
Sweet scented pocket melon or pomegranate. A vigorous climbing variety; fruit very small, about the size of a peach, round, flattened at the ends, without ribs, but marked with bands of green or broad blotches of greenish yellow; and sometimes red; flesh not very thick; pale orange colored, not edible; grown chiefly for ornament and its agreeable sweet fragrance perfuming a room with this exquisite odor for days; trained on trellises or arbors it is very ornamental. Nothing is more fragrant; it is very prolific, easy to grow; plant and cultivate the same as muskmelons. Pkt. 5c.
Rocky Ford
Unsurpassed in luscious flavor. Always brings the highest price on the market. Most desirable size. Ideal for dessert. A healthy vigorous grower. Exceedingly prolific. This is an improved strain of netted gem, growing a little more oblong in shape. Originated at Rocky Ford. It is the most popular of all melons for shipping in baskets. The fruit is oval, slightly ribbed, and densely covered with fine netting. It has a thick flesh; very sweet; finely flavored. They will grow very uniform in shape and color. Very productive. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 55C; lb. 95c.
Unsurpassed in luscious flavor. Always brings the highest price on the market. Most desirable size. Ideal for dessert. A healthy vigorous grower. Exceedingly prolific. This is an improved strain of netted gem, growing a little more oblong in shape. Originated at Rocky Ford. It is the most popular of all melons for shipping in baskets. The fruit is oval, slightly ribbed, and densely covered with fine netting. It has a thick flesh; very sweet; finely flavored. They will grow very uniform in shape and color. Very productive. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 55C; lb. 95c.
Sugar Nutmeg
The best small melon for baskets and table. The finest of all nutmeg melons. Fruit of medium size, slightly ribbed; globular. Skin dark green, becoming yellow when over ripe, and nearly covered with broad shallow netting. Always in good demand. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 50c. lb. 85c.
The best small melon for baskets and table. The finest of all nutmeg melons. Fruit of medium size, slightly ribbed; globular. Skin dark green, becoming yellow when over ripe, and nearly covered with broad shallow netting. Always in good demand. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 50c. lb. 85c.
True Jenny Lind
This is the earliest of the green-fleshed sorts, and one of the sweetest. Size small, from 3 to 5 inches in diameter. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 50C; lb. 85c.
This is the earliest of the green-fleshed sorts, and one of the sweetest. Size small, from 3 to 5 inches in diameter. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 50C; lb. 85c.