E. H. Hunt : seedsman ehhuntseedsman1895hunt Year: 1895 'HE illustration shows faithfully the general appearance of the Columbus Musk Melons. It originated with Mr. Anton Beck, of Oregon, Ills., and until the last two seasons was controlled entirely by him. The seed we offer is grown from the original stock, which was secured at high price. The color of the skin is a bright glossy yellow when fully ripe, and is covered by a thick whitish netting. The flesh is green, very deep, leaving only a small seed cavity. The quality is all that can be desired. During the season of 1893 many of our Chic
E. H. Hunt : seedsman ehhuntseedsman1895hunt Year: 1895 'HE illustration shows faithfully the general appearance of the Columbus Musk Melons. It originated with Mr. Anton Beck, of Oregon, Ills., and until the last two seasons was controlled entirely by him. The seed we offer is grown from the original stock, which was secured at high price. The color of the skin is a bright glossy yellow when fully ripe, and is covered by a thick whitish netting. The flesh is green, very deep, leaving only a small seed cavity. The quality is all that can be desired. During the season of 1893 many of our Chicago market gardeners made much money selling this melon to the World's Fair restaurants. At these restaurants the praise of its quality was universal; it was impossible to supply the large demand. Those of our customers who were fortunate enough to get a piece of the Columbus Melon, while at the Fair, know all about its delicious quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c.; K-lb.,40c; lb., $1. v m IT IS a very hardy, strong and vigorous grower, the vines remaining green longer than any other variety. The melons are produced abundantly, and very close to the hill—a feature of the greatest value. The color is rich, dark green, the shape is oval, as shown in the illustration. The melons average in weight about four lbs., and are finely and densely netted, showing but slight ten- dency to rib; the form is re- markably perfect and true; all in all, the handsomest and most showy of all melons. The flesh is very thick and solid, clear, light green in color, shading to a rich salmon at the seed cavity. In flavor this, the Melrose, cannot be equaled by any other variety, and carries its superior quality and sweetness to the extreme edge of the skin. It is a most desirable variety, either for home or market. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c
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