Odessa Melon
This is a new variety of green-fleshed cantaloupe from Russia. Of larger size than the Nutmeg varieties, being in shape and size midway between them and the class of which the Cassaba is a type. It is thickly netted, more prominently so than any of the oblong sort. The flesh is dark green in color and in delicious richness my customers will find it unsurpassed by any melon grown. The quality closely resembles the Little Gem, but in size it is many times larger. Medium early. With me it has proved exceptionally productive, almost covering the ground with its fruit. The Odessa must not be confounded with the Odella, which is a watermelon. Pkt., 15c.
Originally listed in: James J.H. Gregory's 1885 Retail Catalogue
This is a new variety of green-fleshed cantaloupe from Russia. Of larger size than the Nutmeg varieties, being in shape and size midway between them and the class of which the Cassaba is a type. It is thickly netted, more prominently so than any of the oblong sort. The flesh is dark green in color and in delicious richness my customers will find it unsurpassed by any melon grown. The quality closely resembles the Little Gem, but in size it is many times larger. Medium early. With me it has proved exceptionally productive, almost covering the ground with its fruit. The Odessa must not be confounded with the Odella, which is a watermelon. Pkt., 15c.
Originally listed in: James J.H. Gregory's 1885 Retail Catalogue