. Novelties and specialties for 1897. Nursery stock Illinois Chicago Catalogs; Seeds Varieties Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs Plants Catalogs; Flowering shrubs Catalogs. (JYpicACio, ill- WATER MELON. TRHaB8crmelone, Ger. Sandia, Sp. Melone d'eau Pasteque, Fb. 1 oz. to SO hills, kto 5 lbs. in hills to an acre. The culture of the Water Melon is very similar in all respects to that of the Musk varieties. Being hardier, and if; much more vigorous habit, however, it may be planted in May, before settled warm weather appears, in hills not .ess than 8 feet apart, and thinned to two vines per
. Novelties and specialties for 1897. Nursery stock Illinois Chicago Catalogs; Seeds Varieties Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs Plants Catalogs; Flowering shrubs Catalogs. (JYpicACio, ill- WATER MELON. TRHaB8crmelone, Ger. Sandia, Sp. Melone d'eau Pasteque, Fb. 1 oz. to SO hills, kto 5 lbs. in hills to an acre. The culture of the Water Melon is very similar in all respects to that of the Musk varieties. Being hardier, and if; much more vigorous habit, however, it may be planted in May, before settled warm weather appears, in hills not .ess than 8 feet apart, and thinned to two vines per hill. If melons of largest size are the object, remove all but a few when quite small. RUBY GOLD. A. curiosity. Remarkable for its beauty and excellent quality. Flesh pure golden-yellow, variegated with streaks and layers of bright pink. It is tender and of delightful flavor, which quality it retains a long time after ripening. PktM 5c: oz., 10c; J4 lb., 25c; lb., 90c. GREEN AND GOLD. The flesh is a beautiful golden orange color, free from any tinge of white or other color. The fruit is of good size* It is the largest early variety in cultivation, and its pro- ductiveness is equal to any of the red-fleshed sorts, while in delicious flavor it surpasses them all. Independent of the delicious flavor of the Oreen and Gold watermelon, its rich golden color will make it most desirable as an or- nament for the table, especially if its golden slices are arranged in contrast with the crimson of the older sorts. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; H lb., 25c; lb., 90c. SIBLEY'S TRIUMPH. This is a melon of rare merits, excelling in /orr/t, color, evenness of maturing, productiveness, fine quality, and for shipping purposes. Rind dark green with light mottled stripes, flesh brilliant red, crisp and deliciously sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; J41b., 25c; lb., 90c. CUBAN QUEEN. Large, productive variety. Rind of medium thickness, but suflBciently tough to stand ship- ping well, beautifully striped, light and da
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