Archive image from page 35 of Descriptive catalogue of high grade. Descriptive catalogue of high grade seeds for the farm and garden . descriptivecatal1894twwo Year: 1894 32 T. W. WOOD & SONS, Richmond, Ya. Emerald Gem. One of the best and most delicious melons in our list. It resembles the Osage in color of flesh and delicacy of flavor, differing only in shape, being flatter on top. The flesh is very thick and of a beautiful salmon-color, and ripens to the skin. Per pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 10 cts.; J lb. 25 cts.; lb. 70 cts. Skillman's Netted Nutmeg. A splendid early and productive melon of a roun
Archive image from page 35 of Descriptive catalogue of high grade. Descriptive catalogue of high grade seeds for the farm and garden . descriptivecatal1894twwo Year: 1894 32 T. W. WOOD & SONS, Richmond, Ya. Emerald Gem. One of the best and most delicious melons in our list. It resembles the Osage in color of flesh and delicacy of flavor, differing only in shape, being flatter on top. The flesh is very thick and of a beautiful salmon-color, and ripens to the skin. Per pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 10 cts.; J lb. 25 cts.; lb. 70 cts. Skillman's Netted Nutmeg. A splendid early and productive melon of a roundish oval form, deep green flesh, and thickly netted. One of our earliest and most delicious sorts, and one that is sure to give the best results. Per pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts. ; lb. 25 cts.; lb. 70 cts. Golden Netted Gem. Although many excel- lent shipping and family melons, such as our Wood's Perfection and Brooks' Nutmeg, have been recently introduced, the Golden Netted Gem still holds its own in point of popularity. The flesh is thick and of a light green color, and of the finest flavor. The melons grow remark- ably uniform, weighing from one-and a-half to two pounds each. Per pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; lb. 25 cts.; lb. 70 cts. Baitimore, or Acfne. Baltimore, or Acme. In some sections of Virginia and Maryland this sort is more largely grown for the Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York markets than any others. They are pre- ferred by the best hotels and restaurants. It is oval-shaped, has very thick green flesh of the finest flavor. Per pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; lb. 25 cts.; lb. 70 cts. Large Green Citron. An old standard varie- ty, and a general favorite both for family and market. It is of large size, with rough, netted skin, of alight green color when ripe. The flesh is thick, green and very sweet. Per pkt. 5 cts ; 70 cts. ; New Orleans Market. A truly Southern j melon, largely grown for the New Orleans mar- : ket, where it commands the highest price. It is large in si
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