. 506 Hearts of Gold Special 95 days. A most attractive melon with a diameter of (>Yz to 7 in. weighing 4 to Sl/2 lbs. each. The fruits are globular, distinctly ribbed, and have an abundant fine gray netting. The skin is dark green, contrasting with the very thick deep salmon-orange fresh, which is firm, juicy, and has a de- lightful sweet flavor. It is a beautiful melon for the home garden wherever the seasons are long enough to insure ripening. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; J4 lb. 80c. 500 Fordhook 88 days. A good-sized melon for the home garden and nearby market. The fruits weigh about 2}/^ lbs. ea
. 506 Hearts of Gold Special 95 days. A most attractive melon with a diameter of (>Yz to 7 in. weighing 4 to Sl/2 lbs. each. The fruits are globular, distinctly ribbed, and have an abundant fine gray netting. The skin is dark green, contrasting with the very thick deep salmon-orange fresh, which is firm, juicy, and has a de- lightful sweet flavor. It is a beautiful melon for the home garden wherever the seasons are long enough to insure ripening. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; J4 lb. 80c. 500 Fordhook 88 days. A good-sized melon for the home garden and nearby market. The fruits weigh about 2}/^ lbs. each. They are round with flattened ends. Deep emerald green skin and thick, juicy, sweet, and spicy flesh of a most appetiz- ing orange-yellow color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ]/4 lb- 75c. V/ Pride of Wisconsin Salmon-Flesh Varieties 519 Pride of Wisconsin 86 days. This delicious sort deserves a thorough trial in every garden. The coarsely netted fruits are very heavy and of slightly oval shape. The flesh is a beautiful salmon-pink of most appetizing color. It is tender, very sweet, and has a luscious aroma. The texture of the flesh is firm and close while the seed cavity is quite small accounting for the remarkable thickness of the flesh. The hard rind is pearly grey ripening to a yellowish shade. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; J4 lb. 85c. 488 Bender's Surprise 95 days. A surprisingly delicious and attractive melon 8 inches long and 6 inches thick. Of oblong form with full rounded ends, weighing 7 lbs. each. Has greenish-yellow skin with coarse netting and delicious bright salmon flesh. Excellent for the home garden and well suited to local shipping because of the hard rind. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; V4 lb. 85c. Two Tasty Green-Fleshed Melons 493 Delicious Gold-Lined 90 days. There are many gardeners who prefer the green-fleshed melons to those with salmon flesh. In this excellent variety the thick flesh is luscious light green, except for a thin layer surrounding the seed cavity which is an appetizing
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