. Hearts of Gold Muskmelon Salmon Fleshed Varieties Of pronounced "musky" flavor and considered by many the best flavored class by far. 488 Bender's Surprise. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $ 490 Burrell's Gem or Defender. Size averages 6 inches long by four inches thick through, is distinctly ribbed, beautifully netted. Thick, firm luscious salmon-orange flesh. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 60 cts.; lb., $ 497 Emerald Gem. A small, but very early smooth variety with faint ribs and light netting. Salmon pink flesh with a v
. Hearts of Gold Muskmelon Salmon Fleshed Varieties Of pronounced "musky" flavor and considered by many the best flavored class by far. 488 Bender's Surprise. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $ 490 Burrell's Gem or Defender. Size averages 6 inches long by four inches thick through, is distinctly ribbed, beautifully netted. Thick, firm luscious salmon-orange flesh. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 60 cts.; lb., $ 497 Emerald Gem. A small, but very early smooth variety with faint ribs and light netting. Salmon pink flesh with a very small seed cavity. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ 500 Fordhook. A high quality round melon of medium size, flat at ends, heavily ribbed and netted and with thick, juicy aromatic orange flesh. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ 510 Hale's Best. This is the Melon now grown so extensively in the Imperial Valley, Cal., for early shipment to the big Eastern markets. On account of its remarkable earliness and fine shipping qualities it has now superseded the old time Rocky Ford. Hale's Best is slightly larger and 2 weeks earlier than the standard Rocky ^*«\ Ford, and is pink fleshed clear to the rind, which is well ribbed and netted. The flesh is very thick; with only a small seed cavity and of excellent quality, being sweet and musky. A very prolific Melon and a valuable strain both for the com- mercial and also the home garden. Pkt., 10 cts., oz., 25 cts.; I lb., 75 cts.; lb., $ 505 Hearts of Gold, or Improved Hoodoo. Melons are of medium size, round and distinctly ribbed, and present a fine, attractive appearance. The rind and flesh are very firm, the skin thickly netted, and flesh a rich, deep orange of sweet and spicy flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $ Desirable collections of Vegetable Seeds are offered on page 3
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