Seed annual . d with an extensive grower of Northern Michigan, wherethe climate seems peculiarly conducive to high-quality , 5c; oz., 15c; M-lb., 40c; lb., $ SHUMWAYS GIANT—Mammoth in size, often as large as awater bucket; a genuine curiosity in the way of a melon; flesh a salmoncolor, flavor pleasant. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; J4-lb., 40c; lb., $ STRAWBERRY—This nice variety has a sweet strawberry flavor,hence the name. Of good market size, weighing 6 to 8 pounds. Out-side appearance compares favorably with the Green Nutmeg of old;turns to a yellowish hue when ripe. Its smooth,
Seed annual . d with an extensive grower of Northern Michigan, wherethe climate seems peculiarly conducive to high-quality , 5c; oz., 15c; M-lb., 40c; lb., $ SHUMWAYS GIANT—Mammoth in size, often as large as awater bucket; a genuine curiosity in the way of a melon; flesh a salmoncolor, flavor pleasant. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; J4-lb., 40c; lb., $ STRAWBERRY—This nice variety has a sweet strawberry flavor,hence the name. Of good market size, weighing 6 to 8 pounds. Out-side appearance compares favorably with the Green Nutmeg of old;turns to a yellowish hue when ripe. Its smooth, deep flesh is of anattractive red color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c. BANANA—Very odd: 18 to 21 inches long. Yellow flesh, blendingfrom bright-green to rich-salmon. Fragrant, and one of the mostdelicious of melons. Early. Pkt., 10c; (.-oz., 15c; oz., NEW OHIO SUGAR MELON—The sweetestMelon that grows. See Novelties, page 5. Catalogue of The Livingston Seed Company, Columbus, Ohio |^^j5s=^g^r 31. New Salmon=Fleshed Musk Melon f Jjg Davis Grand We feel that you will be very much pleased with this new Cantaloupe Melon; the seed weoffer you is from the originator, and the following description is his also. First—TheGrand is ten to fourteen days earlier than The Osage, under the same conditions. Second—It is salmon-fleshed, and in flavor and quality equals any variety in cultivation. Third—It grows more uniform than any other sort in size (see illustration), flavor, color, and depthof flesh. Fourth—It sets fruits near the roots, has a more vigorous vine, and therefore resistsdisease better than most sorts. Fifth—It is just the right size, averaging about six inchesin diameter. Sixth—It pleases both consumer and grower alike. Packet, 10c; oz.,25c; M-lb., 75c; lb., $ H. NORRIS & CO., Grocers, Jackson, Mich., wrote: The past season we }iave used the newMusk MHon raised, by H. B. Davis, called TheGrand. Tlte mtlons gave excellent satisfactionto our custo
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