. Salmon-Fleshed Kinds Of pronounced "musky" flavor and considered by many the best flavored class by far. 510 Hoodoo, or Hearts of Gold. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $ 488 Bender's Surprise. Large size, nearly round, deeply ribbed and roughly netted. Light green skin with deep salmon flesh. Finest quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; Jib., 60 cts.; lb., $ 490 Burrell's Gem or Defender. Origi- nated at Rocky Ford, the "birthplace of all good melons," this sort has added much to the reputation of Colorado. In size it
. Salmon-Fleshed Kinds Of pronounced "musky" flavor and considered by many the best flavored class by far. 510 Hoodoo, or Hearts of Gold. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $ 488 Bender's Surprise. Large size, nearly round, deeply ribbed and roughly netted. Light green skin with deep salmon flesh. Finest quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; Jib., 60 cts.; lb., $ 490 Burrell's Gem or Defender. Origi- nated at Rocky Ford, the "birthplace of all good melons," this sort has added much to the reputation of Colorado. In size it averages 6 inches long by four inches thick through, is distinctly ribbed, beautifully netted. Thick, firm but luscious salmon-orange flesh which is a delight to the palate. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $ 497 Emerald Gem. A small, but very early smooth skinned variety with faint ribs. Salmon pink flesh, flavor of which is exceptionally fine. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ 500 Fordhook. A high quality melon of small size, flat, heavily netted and with thick, juicy aromatic flesh. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., 514 Mango, or Vegetable Orange. Size and shape like an orange. Used for preserving only. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ilb., 50 cts.; lb., $ 516 Miller's Cream, or Osage. Large and oval with light green, netted skin, and unusually thick, sweet, salmon- flesh. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ 524 Tip Top. This luscious melon is the largest in this class, nearly round. Flesh is deep yellow and has a rich spicy flavor. Skin heavily netted and slightly ribbed. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $ Varieties for Under-glass Culture 489 Blenheim Orange. Oval shape, flesh deep orange. Pkt., 25 cts. 526 Windsor Castle. A very reliable green-fleshed variety. Pkt., 25 cts. DREER'S RELIABLE MUSHROOM SPAWN The idea that good Mushrooms can only be produced in cav
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