Childs' Great Combination Musk Melon
Great Combination is an appropriate name for a melon which combines the largest size, superb quality, fragrance, late ripening and long keeping qualities. In size it will average twice as large as any other musk melon we know, twenty to thirty pounds being its usual weight. It is very thick-meated, rich apricot yellow in color and highly fragrant. In quality, it is very rich and delicious, being equaled only by Emerald Gem. Is it the last of all musk melons to ripen, and comes after all others have gone, which makes it a most important variety. Its keeping qualities are simply marvelous, for when carefully picked in September and stored in a cool place it is not unusual for it to keep a month in perfect condition. It has a splendid uniform shape, and its tremendous size makes it a giant among melons. A most valuable novelty, which will be greatly appreciated. Pkt., 15c.
Originally listed in: 1891-Illustrated Catalog of Bulbs and Plants
Great Combination is an appropriate name for a melon which combines the largest size, superb quality, fragrance, late ripening and long keeping qualities. In size it will average twice as large as any other musk melon we know, twenty to thirty pounds being its usual weight. It is very thick-meated, rich apricot yellow in color and highly fragrant. In quality, it is very rich and delicious, being equaled only by Emerald Gem. Is it the last of all musk melons to ripen, and comes after all others have gone, which makes it a most important variety. Its keeping qualities are simply marvelous, for when carefully picked in September and stored in a cool place it is not unusual for it to keep a month in perfect condition. It has a splendid uniform shape, and its tremendous size makes it a giant among melons. A most valuable novelty, which will be greatly appreciated. Pkt., 15c.
Originally listed in: 1891-Illustrated Catalog of Bulbs and Plants