. Mills' seed catalogue : 1900. Nurseries (Horticulture) New York (State) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. Giant Cliicag'o Market—This fine melon Blis been a favorite in the Chicago market for many years. It origina- ted with a market gardener of long experience, especially successful as a melon grower, in which no little, skill-is rie- quired, as market men well know. It is claimed that these melons have sold for § per dozen to vegetable markejts and commission houses, since first introduced. 'It is the'very best quality; flesh is rich an
. Mills' seed catalogue : 1900. Nurseries (Horticulture) New York (State) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. Giant Cliicag'o Market—This fine melon Blis been a favorite in the Chicago market for many years. It origina- ted with a market gardener of long experience, especially successful as a melon grower, in which no little, skill-is rie- quired, as market men well know. It is claimed that these melons have sold for § per dozen to vegetable markejts and commission houses, since first introduced. 'It is the'very best quality; flesh is rich and sugary; grows tO;a large size and is very productive. It is ribbed, extra well netted and has very thick green flesh. For shipping, it has not a su- perior. Per pkt. sc.; oz. 8c.;} lb. 20c.; J It). 35c.; lb. 50c. Tip Top (CUT 2) -Very distinct in appearance and those who have grown it say it stands at the very tip top for quality. It is product) ve, sweet, juicy and fine flavored, and in order to know what a good melon is, it should be grown by all who are fond of musk melon. When other kinds bring from 10 to 20 cts. each, on the market, Tip Top sells readilv at double that amount. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 34 ft. SOc. % ft. 3oc., ft. aOc, Perfection or Princess (CUT 3)—It is of nutmeg shape, quite even size, weighing from 6 to S &s. each; skin is a dark green color, heavily netted. Flesh is of a salmon color, very rich and'sweet flavored. Per pkt. Sc., oz. Sc., ]4 ft. 18c„ 14 ft. 30c., ft. 60c, (CUT 4)—One of the best melons for home and market. The flesh is thick and light green in color. The melons are oval, densely netted and average about 4 fts. each; good flavor. Per pkt. gc, oz. ^^^^ Sc., 14 ft. I8c., >^ ft. 30c,, S>, 45G,. Netted Gem—This is very uniform, weighing from l^A to 2>$ fts; thick meated; flesh fight green in color; skin green; reg- ularly ribbed; heavily netted; very prolific and extra early in ripening. Per pkt. sc., , %-
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