Acme, or Baltimore
Fruits of medium size, oval in form, with a slight neck at the stem end. Well ribbed and heavily netted, skin turning to a golden tint when ripened. Flesh firm and of superior quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00
Fruits of medium size, oval in form, with a slight neck at the stem end. Well ribbed and heavily netted, skin turning to a golden tint when ripened. Flesh firm and of superior quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00
Banana
This variety gets its name on account of the long fruits having a banana-like aroma. The fruits are from fifteen to twenty inches in length, and from four to six inches in diameter. The salmon flesh is thick and of a delicious flavor. It is difficult to get true stock of this variety, therefore we sell seed only of our own growing at Sunnybrook. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 60c.
This variety gets its name on account of the long fruits having a banana-like aroma. The fruits are from fifteen to twenty inches in length, and from four to six inches in diameter. The salmon flesh is thick and of a delicious flavor. It is difficult to get true stock of this variety, therefore we sell seed only of our own growing at Sunnybrook. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 60c.
Burpee's Bay View
Oblong fruits, twelve to fifteen inches in length. Fruits have broad heavy ribs, well netted, with light-green flesh of good flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00
Oblong fruits, twelve to fifteen inches in length. Fruits have broad heavy ribs, well netted, with light-green flesh of good flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00
Burpee's Champion Market
A splendid variety of the Netted Gem type, producing fruits nearly three times as large as the original Gem or “Rocky Ford.” the melons are regular in form, nearly round, averaging eight inches in diameter, with heavy well-netted ribs, thick light-green flesh, with very thin rind and true Netted Gem flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25
A splendid variety of the Netted Gem type, producing fruits nearly three times as large as the original Gem or “Rocky Ford.” the melons are regular in form, nearly round, averaging eight inches in diameter, with heavy well-netted ribs, thick light-green flesh, with very thin rind and true Netted Gem flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25
Burpee's Fordhook
“The most perfect cantaloupe I ever grew. It is about the same size as Improved Jenny Lind, very thick flesh, of orange-yellow, very small seed cavity, comparatively few seeds, flesh very solid and of very high flavor, flesh staying solid and firm after melon has become quite yellow, making it an excellent long-distance shipper. The vines are healthy and a very strong grower, setting fruit close to hill and keep on setting fruit throughout the season to end of vine. They are well ribbed, very heavily netted, weighing about two pounds apiece.” thus wrote Frank J. Rode, an extensive South Jersey trucker, who is one of our near neighbors at Swedes-boro. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25
“The most perfect cantaloupe I ever grew. It is about the same size as Improved Jenny Lind, very thick flesh, of orange-yellow, very small seed cavity, comparatively few seeds, flesh very solid and of very high flavor, flesh staying solid and firm after melon has become quite yellow, making it an excellent long-distance shipper. The vines are healthy and a very strong grower, setting fruit close to hill and keep on setting fruit throughout the season to end of vine. They are well ribbed, very heavily netted, weighing about two pounds apiece.” thus wrote Frank J. Rode, an extensive South Jersey trucker, who is one of our near neighbors at Swedes-boro. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25
Burpee's Matchless
This might be described as a larger fruited oval or oblong melon of the Netted Gem type. The melons are regular in form, averaging about six inches in length by five inches in depth at the center, and a little over two pounds in weight. The skin is light golden and heavily netted. The meat is very thick, light green, melting in character, but firm enough for long distance shipments. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.
This might be described as a larger fruited oval or oblong melon of the Netted Gem type. The melons are regular in form, averaging about six inches in length by five inches in depth at the center, and a little over two pounds in weight. The skin is light golden and heavily netted. The meat is very thick, light green, melting in character, but firm enough for long distance shipments. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.
Burpee's Melrose
Melons of round or slightly oval form, free from ribs, with dark-green skin, changing to a russet when ripe; thickly netted. The fruits are about six inches in diameter, with thin rind but tough skin. The flesh is thick, light green in color, shading to a rich salmon at the seed cavity; of luscious flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25
Melons of round or slightly oval form, free from ribs, with dark-green skin, changing to a russet when ripe; thickly netted. The fruits are about six inches in diameter, with thin rind but tough skin. The flesh is thick, light green in color, shading to a rich salmon at the seed cavity; of luscious flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25
Burpee's Netted Gem, or “Rocky Ford”
First named and introduced by us thirty-five years ago (1881), this is the variety that has made Colorado famous for its luscious “Rocky Ford” Melons. The variety grown (at Rocky Ford, Colorado) is the Netted Gem, which Burpee claims to have the distinction of originating. Good seed is a prime requisite for success. Few have made any systematic selection of seed, looking well to the shape, size, solidity, depth of flesh, seed cavity, color of flesh, and quality. Many have bought from dealers who knew little of the quality of seed sold, and the result is that many melons sold as “Rocky Ford” are not up the standard. A pure “Rocky Ford” cantaloupe when ripe should have a silver-colored netting which is lace-like in appearance. The skin should be green, turning to a peculiar gray color when the melon is fit for shipping. The flesh should be green in color and so sweet and luscious that it may be eaten close to the rind. The melon should have a small seed cavity and the portion of the flesh immediately surrounding it be slightly tinged with yellow. The melon should weigh about one and a half pounds and be very solid and firm. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
First named and introduced by us thirty-five years ago (1881), this is the variety that has made Colorado famous for its luscious “Rocky Ford” Melons. The variety grown (at Rocky Ford, Colorado) is the Netted Gem, which Burpee claims to have the distinction of originating. Good seed is a prime requisite for success. Few have made any systematic selection of seed, looking well to the shape, size, solidity, depth of flesh, seed cavity, color of flesh, and quality. Many have bought from dealers who knew little of the quality of seed sold, and the result is that many melons sold as “Rocky Ford” are not up the standard. A pure “Rocky Ford” cantaloupe when ripe should have a silver-colored netting which is lace-like in appearance. The skin should be green, turning to a peculiar gray color when the melon is fit for shipping. The flesh should be green in color and so sweet and luscious that it may be eaten close to the rind. The melon should have a small seed cavity and the portion of the flesh immediately surrounding it be slightly tinged with yellow. The melon should weigh about one and a half pounds and be very solid and firm. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
Burrell Gem
The melons are six to seven inches long by four and a half to five inches in diameter, rather sharply sloping at the ends. They are quite well ribbed and covered with a fine grayish netting. The skin is a rich dark green, contrasting finely with the deep orange-salmon colored flesh, sweet and tender. The flesh is thick and firm, ripening close to the skin, leaving only a thin rind. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; postpaid.
The melons are six to seven inches long by four and a half to five inches in diameter, rather sharply sloping at the ends. They are quite well ribbed and covered with a fine grayish netting. The skin is a rich dark green, contrasting finely with the deep orange-salmon colored flesh, sweet and tender. The flesh is thick and firm, ripening close to the skin, leaving only a thin rind. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; postpaid.
Emerald Gem
Introduced thirty years ago ( in 1886 ), this has long been acknowledged the most delicious in flavor – the standard by which all other melons must be judged! It is also one of the earliest to ripen, and while too soft to stand shipping any great distance to market, it is unequaled for home use or nearby markets. Vines of strong, vigorous growth and very prolific. If fruits are gathered as soon as they ripen, the vines will continue in bearing throughout the season. The melons are of the same size as our Netted Gem, but slightly flattened at the stem and blossom ends. The skin is a rich deep emerald-green, smooth, and free from netting. The fruits are heavily ribbed, with narrow bands of lighter green between the ribs. Flesh very thick, with small seed cavity, crystalline in appearance, and of a rich salmon color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25
Introduced thirty years ago ( in 1886 ), this has long been acknowledged the most delicious in flavor – the standard by which all other melons must be judged! It is also one of the earliest to ripen, and while too soft to stand shipping any great distance to market, it is unequaled for home use or nearby markets. Vines of strong, vigorous growth and very prolific. If fruits are gathered as soon as they ripen, the vines will continue in bearing throughout the season. The melons are of the same size as our Netted Gem, but slightly flattened at the stem and blossom ends. The skin is a rich deep emerald-green, smooth, and free from netting. The fruits are heavily ribbed, with narrow bands of lighter green between the ribs. Flesh very thick, with small seed cavity, crystalline in appearance, and of a rich salmon color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25
Extra Early Hackensack
This is a selection of the popular Hackensack, ripening fully ten days earlier. Melons of good size, heavily ribbed and netted; thick light green flesh of fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; postpaid.
This is a selection of the popular Hackensack, ripening fully ten days earlier. Melons of good size, heavily ribbed and netted; thick light green flesh of fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; postpaid.
Hackensack, or Turk's Cap
Fruits are of good size, round, heavily ribbed and netted. Hardy and productive, with thick, firm, green flesh of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; postpaid.
Fruits are of good size, round, heavily ribbed and netted. Hardy and productive, with thick, firm, green flesh of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; postpaid.
Long Island Beauty
Fruits of large size, heavily ribbed and netted, of very handsome appearance. Thick light-green flesh of fine quality. Most highly recommended; it ripens as early and is similar to Hackensack, but superior. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25
Fruits of large size, heavily ribbed and netted, of very handsome appearance. Thick light-green flesh of fine quality. Most highly recommended; it ripens as early and is similar to Hackensack, but superior. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25
Montreal Nutmeg
The large fruits are nearly round in form, slightly flattened at the ends, with very large, broad, heavy ribs. Dark-green skin, thickly covered with heavy netting. The flesh is two inches thick, light green, melting, and of delicious flavor. This is the variety which is grown exclusively on the Island of Montreal and commands such high prices on the Eastern markets during the fall months. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid
The large fruits are nearly round in form, slightly flattened at the ends, with very large, broad, heavy ribs. Dark-green skin, thickly covered with heavy netting. The flesh is two inches thick, light green, melting, and of delicious flavor. This is the variety which is grown exclusively on the Island of Montreal and commands such high prices on the Eastern markets during the fall months. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid
Osage, or Miller's Cream
The fruits are larger than those of the Emerald Gem; nearly round in form, but having the same distinct dark-green skin with lighter bands between the ribs, and thick, firm, orange flesh of fine quality. Pkt., 5c; oz,. 15C; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; postpaid.
The fruits are larger than those of the Emerald Gem; nearly round in form, but having the same distinct dark-green skin with lighter bands between the ribs, and thick, firm, orange flesh of fine quality. Pkt., 5c; oz,. 15C; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; postpaid.
Prolific Nutmeg
Fruits round, seven inches in diameter, slightly flattened at the ends. Well ribbed and heavily netted; thick pale-green flesh, sweet and melting. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00
Fruits round, seven inches in diameter, slightly flattened at the ends. Well ribbed and heavily netted; thick pale-green flesh, sweet and melting. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00
Round Jenny Lind
By selection the “South Jersey” truckers have originated a melon that is decidedly round as compared with the original type. The melons ripen early and are of good flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00
By selection the “South Jersey” truckers have originated a melon that is decidedly round as compared with the original type. The melons ripen early and are of good flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00
Tip Top
The melons are round in form, well ribbed, with light-green skin which becomes slightly netted when ripening, and average seven inches in diameter. The flesh is quite thick, bright salmon in color, and of luscious flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; postpaid.
The melons are round in form, well ribbed, with light-green skin which becomes slightly netted when ripening, and average seven inches in diameter. The flesh is quite thick, bright salmon in color, and of luscious flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; postpaid.
“Old-Fashioned” Jenny Lind
When we began business in 1876 this was the most popular of all Musk Melons in New Jersey, where it was grown extensively for the Philadelphia markets, and deservedly so, as it was the most luscious in flavor. With the introduction of Burpee's Netted Gem and other larger melons, unfortunately, however, even those growers who still stuck to Jenny Lind began selecting for larger size, so that the original strain eventually became lost. Six years ago we were delighted to find one grower who had a stock of the True Old-Fashioned Jenny Lind, of the same delicious quality as it was forty years ago. The flattened melons are of small size, measuring only three and a half to four inches across by two to three inches from stem to blossom end. The blossom end often shows a knob or button as in the illustration. The beautiful light-green flesh is very thick considering the size of the melons. It is the sweetest green-fleshed musk melon in existence. The melons are of just the right size for table use to serve as individual melons; that is, cut in half, two halves (or an entire melon) would about equal one-half of a Rocky Ford or Emerald Gem. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; postpaid.
When we began business in 1876 this was the most popular of all Musk Melons in New Jersey, where it was grown extensively for the Philadelphia markets, and deservedly so, as it was the most luscious in flavor. With the introduction of Burpee's Netted Gem and other larger melons, unfortunately, however, even those growers who still stuck to Jenny Lind began selecting for larger size, so that the original strain eventually became lost. Six years ago we were delighted to find one grower who had a stock of the True Old-Fashioned Jenny Lind, of the same delicious quality as it was forty years ago. The flattened melons are of small size, measuring only three and a half to four inches across by two to three inches from stem to blossom end. The blossom end often shows a knob or button as in the illustration. The beautiful light-green flesh is very thick considering the size of the melons. It is the sweetest green-fleshed musk melon in existence. The melons are of just the right size for table use to serve as individual melons; that is, cut in half, two halves (or an entire melon) would about equal one-half of a Rocky Ford or Emerald Gem. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; postpaid.
“Paul Rose,” or Petoskey
The fruits are nearly round or slightly oval, rather larger than Netted Gem, ribbed and heavily netted; of a light-green or faint golden hue when fully ripe. The flesh is thick, of rich deep orange color, and ripens close down to the rind, with small seed cavity. The bright salmon flesh is much firmer than that of our Emerald Gem. It is an excellent shipping variety of handsome appearance and good quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; by mail, postpaid.
The fruits are nearly round or slightly oval, rather larger than Netted Gem, ribbed and heavily netted; of a light-green or faint golden hue when fully ripe. The flesh is thick, of rich deep orange color, and ripens close down to the rind, with small seed cavity. The bright salmon flesh is much firmer than that of our Emerald Gem. It is an excellent shipping variety of handsome appearance and good quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; by mail, postpaid.