. 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. 7* BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE. Emerald Gem.—This is undoubt- edly one of the very finest varieties of Citron or Cantaloupe Melons, and is well named; it is really an em- erald among the many varieties which are now cultivated; it is quite early, a thrifty grower, very produc- tive, producing melons of good size, the skin of which is of
. 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. 7* BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE. Emerald Gem.—This is undoubt- edly one of the very finest varieties of Citron or Cantaloupe Melons, and is well named; it is really an em- erald among the many varieties which are now cultivated; it is quite early, a thrifty grower, very produc- tive, producing melons of good size, the skin of which is of a dark-green emerald color and quite smooth. Flesh salmon, and ripens thoroughly to the rind, and, what is the most important, it has a sweet and deli- cious flavor; cannot recommend it too highly. Per oz., 10 cte.; 4 oz., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. New Golden Gem, or Golden Jenny. — A recently introduced variety, of medium size, but one of the most popular varieties with the melon growers of New Jersey; it is early, roughly netted, and of delightful flavor. Per oz., 10 cts.; # lb.,25. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Robert Buist Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Philadelphia, Pa. : Robert Buist Company
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