. Buist's garden guide and almanac. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. 8o BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE. The Washington Market.—This re- cently introduced va- riety of Cantaloupe melon is not only en- tirely distinct from any other, but is one of the finest and most delicate flavored melons ever intro- duced. It originally came from Madrid, Spain, and is remark- able for its unusual size, extreme produc- tiveness, beautiful shape, rich fragrance, and fine s hi
. Buist's garden guide and almanac. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. 8o BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE. The Washington Market.—This re- cently introduced va- riety of Cantaloupe melon is not only en- tirely distinct from any other, but is one of the finest and most delicate flavored melons ever intro- duced. It originally came from Madrid, Spain, and is remark- able for its unusual size, extreme produc- tiveness, beautiful shape, rich fragrance, and fine s hi p p i n g qualities. It is more deeply netted than any other sort, and has become one of our most popular market varieties. Per oz., 20cts.; Xlb-, 60cts.; lb., $ White Japan has the peculiarity o f having a white skin, almost as thin as pa- p e r, conspicuously ribbed, and is of a very delicate flavor; is well vrorthy of gen- eral cultivation. Per oz , I5cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ - Mew Orleans Market, or Creole.— This is a very popular variety in the New Orleans Market and is about the only variety that can be sold there, as it has a great repu- tation for its fine qualities; it is beautifully formed, roughly netted, of large size, and of delicious quality; it is so richly fragrant that a single melon will almost perfume an entire Wise. Per oz., 20 cts.; \ lb-, 60 cts.; lb., $2 The _ I. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Robert Buist Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Philadelphia : Robert Buist
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