Archive image from page 36 of DeJong Floral and Seed Co. DeJong Floral and Seed Co dejongfloralseed1926dejo Year: 1926 Rocky Ford Musk Melon ROCKY FORD. In the past few years the melon growers of Rocky Ford, Colorado, have shipped immense quantities of this variety to all the large cities of the United States, where they have been in great demand by the high class hotels and restaurants. These delicious melons have made a great reputation for high quality. The melons are of just the right size for table use, slightly oval in shape. The flesh is thick, of a light green color, and of a fine, j


Archive image from page 36 of DeJong Floral and Seed Co. DeJong Floral and Seed Co dejongfloralseed1926dejo Year: 1926 Rocky Ford Musk Melon ROCKY FORD. In the past few years the melon growers of Rocky Ford, Colorado, have shipped immense quantities of this variety to all the large cities of the United States, where they have been in great demand by the high class hotels and restaurants. These delicious melons have made a great reputation for high quality. The melons are of just the right size for table use, slightly oval in shape. The flesh is thick, of a light green color, and of a fine, juicy, lus- cious flavor. It is very early and wonderfully productive. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts., lb. $ Tip Top Musk Melon TIP TOP NUTMEG. This new yellow-fleshed melon we recommend to every lover of this lus- cious fruit and to every gardener who grows for the market. It is of the very best quality, every melon produced, big or little, early or late in the season, is a good one. They are sweet, juicy, of finest flavor, eatable to the very rind. It is a strong grower and a heavy yield- er and of handsome appearance. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vi lb. 30 cts., lb. $ EARLY GREEN NUTMEG. The standard sort; fruit oval, good size, thickly netted flesh light green, rich, sweet and melting. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 1/4 lb. 30 cts., lb. $ BANANA. An entirely distinct variety bearing long, slender, banana-like fruit; skin creamy white and entirely free from netting; flesh deep salmon color, thick and of good quality. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., H lb. 35 cts., lb. $


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