Archive image from page 9 of Delano Bros catalogue of choice. Delano Bros. catalogue of choice field and garden seeds delanobroscatalo1890dela Year: 1890 DELANO LEE PARK. NEBR. MELON, WATER—Continued. Tlie Grag-g-—This new melon originated in Texas, and is ofiered to the pubhc of Nebraska and the west for the first time this season. Wherever grown, it has called forth the highest praise for its unexcelled qualities, its new and distinctive appearance, its hardiness, productiveness, and adaptability for all climates. It is very juicy, sweet and melting; in these respects it resembles
Archive image from page 9 of Delano Bros catalogue of choice. Delano Bros. catalogue of choice field and garden seeds delanobroscatalo1890dela Year: 1890 DELANO LEE PARK. NEBR. MELON, WATER—Continued. Tlie Grag-g-—This new melon originated in Texas, and is ofiered to the pubhc of Nebraska and the west for the first time this season. Wherever grown, it has called forth the highest praise for its unexcelled qualities, its new and distinctive appearance, its hardiness, productiveness, and adaptability for all climates. It is very juicy, sweet and melting; in these respects it resembles the Ice Cream, equalling if not excelling this famous variety. It has a tiavor that is found in no other melon. It is perfectly distinct from all other varieties, both in outside and inside appearance. The skin is dark green, with alternate stripes of a lighter shade. Flesh is of a delicate salmon tint, which is exceedinglv inviting. Quite large and nearly 2 weeks ahead of Ice Cream. See cut for shape. 15c per packet, two packets 25c, ten packets Sold only in packets. Ice Cream—Color pale-green, of medium size, flesh scarlet, solid, crisp and delicious. Seeds white. 5c pkt., 10c oz., 25c I lb, 75c ft). Johnson's Christmas Watermelon—This most valuable, new and distinct watermelon stands unsurpassed by any other variety. Having a tough coating or enamelling of the skin, gives them an exceedingly handsome and fresh appearance, also giving them unexcelled keeping and shipping qualities Flesh is rich scarlet, sohd and of delicious, sugary flavor. Seeds are few small and drab-white color. This melon is enormously productive and ripens quite earlv oc pkt., 10c 25c \ ft), 75c ft). r . Aaron Paul Mantua, N. J. Dec. 3, writes: 'My opinion of the Christmas Watermelon is, that it will prove the best shipper in the world. I have grown near- ly all varieties of melons, and have never seen its equal. They could be barreled v.'v. ''PTi'' '''T safety. I kept some in perfec
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