Cole's garden annual . Paul Rose Husk Melon. PAUL ROSE. The introducer says:> In the Paul Rose we are offering the best MuskMelon introduced for many years. It is a success-ful cross of the Osage with the Netted Gem andcombines the sweetness of the former with the finenetting of the Gem. It also has a firmness of rindand cheesy structure of flesh peculiarly its ownand superior in these respects to any melon in ex-istence. It surpasses all melons as a shipper andlong keeper and no melon equals it in smallnessof seed cavity, nor approaches it in firmness. Mr. Paul Rose, one of the most extens
Cole's garden annual . Paul Rose Husk Melon. PAUL ROSE. The introducer says:> In the Paul Rose we are offering the best MuskMelon introduced for many years. It is a success-ful cross of the Osage with the Netted Gem andcombines the sweetness of the former with the finenetting of the Gem. It also has a firmness of rindand cheesy structure of flesh peculiarly its ownand superior in these respects to any melon in ex-istence. It surpasses all melons as a shipper andlong keeper and no melon equals it in smallnessof seed cavity, nor approaches it in firmness. Mr. Paul Rose, one of the most extensive andsuccessful growers in the United States, has pro-duced this as a result of six years critical selectionfor a basket melon of perfect .juality for the ship-ping trade. They are of uniform shape, as shownin cut, and average about 1% pounds each inweight, a size most convenient to market in bas-kets. Never breaks dov^Ti in shipping. Per cts., oz. 10 cts., Vi lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. COLES MELON Rocky Ford Musk flelon. ROCKY FORD. In the past few years the melon growers of Rocky Ford, Colorado, haveshipped immense quantities of this variety to allthe large cities in the United States, where theyhave been in great demand by the high class hotelsand restaurants. These delicious melons have madea great reputation for high quality. The melonsare of just the right size for table use, slightlyoval in shape. The flesh is thick, of a light greencolor, and of a fine, juicy, luscious flavor. It isvery early and wonderfully productive. Per pkt. 5cts., oz. 10 cts., 14 lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. NEW COLUMBUS. This fine melon is a distinct and very superior variety. Of mediumsize, skin bright glossy yellow when fully ripe, andcovered with a very thick, white netting. Itsgreen flesh is very deep, leaving only a small seedcavity. The quality is all that can be desired. Theflesh is peculiarly spicy, melting and sweet. It isunsurpased as a market and shipping melon. Perpkt. 4 cts.,
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