. Buist's garden guide and almanac : 1898. Nursery stock, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture), Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Catalogs; Vegetables, Seeds, Catalogs; Grasses, Seeds, Catalogs; Flowers, Catalogs; Agricultural implements, Catalogs. The Washington Market Melon. New Orleans Market, or Creole.— This is a veiy popular variety in the New Orleans Market and is about the only variety that can be sold there, as it has a great repu- tation for its fine qualities; it is beautifully formed, roughly netted, of large size, and of delicious quality; it is so richly fragr
. Buist's garden guide and almanac : 1898. Nursery stock, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture), Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Catalogs; Vegetables, Seeds, Catalogs; Grasses, Seeds, Catalogs; Flowers, Catalogs; Agricultural implements, Catalogs. The Washington Market Melon. New Orleans Market, or Creole.— This is a veiy popular variety in the New Orleans Market and is about the only variety that can be sold there, as it has a great repu- tation for its fine qualities; it is beautifully formed, roughly netted, of large size, and of delicious quality; it is so richly fragrant that a single melon will almost perfume an entire h^use. Peroz., 15cts.; £ lb.,50cts.; lb., $1 New Orleans Market Melon. Persian or Casaba.—This variety grows to a large size, of oval shape, and luscious flavor, is exceedingly fragrant; the rind is thin and delicate, therefore will not stand transportation. Per oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Chicago Market, or Nutmeg". — A very celebrated variety, and one of the most popular varieties in the Chicago market; it is of large size, skin thickly netted, flesh deep green, very juicy and of delicious fla- vor; it is one of our very best varieties and highly recommended. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Early Jenny L<ind.—The earliest of all varieties, and also the smallest, but possessing a rich and delightful flavor and fragrance, and highly recommended. Peroz., 10 cts.; X lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Wards' Nectar.— An exceedingly sweet and delicious green-fleshed variety, consid- ered by many growers the very best in flavor and quality of all the green-fleshed sorts. Grows to a good size; well netted and of hand- some shape- Those seeking a muskmelon for quality will find all they are looking for in the Ward's Nectar. Per oz., 10 cts.; \ , 25 cts ; lb., 75 Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for read
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