. E. H. Hunt : seedsman . m IT IS a very hardy, strong and vigorous grower, the vines remaining green longer than any other variety. The melons are produced abundantly, and very close to the hill—a feature of the greatest value. The color is rich, dark green, the shape is oval, as shown in the illustration. The melons average in weight about four lbs., and are finely and densely netted, showing but slight ten- dency to rib; the form is re- markably perfect and true; all in all, the handsomest and most showy of all melons. The flesh is very thick and solid, clear, light green in color, shading
. E. H. Hunt : seedsman . m IT IS a very hardy, strong and vigorous grower, the vines remaining green longer than any other variety. The melons are produced abundantly, and very close to the hill—a feature of the greatest value. The color is rich, dark green, the shape is oval, as shown in the illustration. The melons average in weight about four lbs., and are finely and densely netted, showing but slight ten- dency to rib; the form is re- markably perfect and true; all in all, the handsomest and most showy of all melons. The flesh is very thick and solid, clear, light green in color, shading to a rich salmon at the seed cavity. In flavor this, the Melrose, cannot be equaled by any other variety, and carries its superior quality and sweetness to the extreme edge of the skin. It is a most desirable variety, either for home or market. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c
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