. Montreal Market. Largest of the nutmeg varieties; uniform in shape ; netted ; flesh green ; quality good. Melons nearly round, heavily ribbed and thickly netted. It can be grown on almost any soil with ordinary fertilizing and cul- tivating. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts ; lb., J Hoodoo. {See cut.) This new musk- melon is not large, being about the same size as "Rocky Ford," and has a delicious flavor. The skin is thickly netted and flesh a rich deep orange color. It is very solid and one of the best of salmon-fleshed varieties for shipping. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $
. Montreal Market. Largest of the nutmeg varieties; uniform in shape ; netted ; flesh green ; quality good. Melons nearly round, heavily ribbed and thickly netted. It can be grown on almost any soil with ordinary fertilizing and cul- tivating. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts ; lb., J Hoodoo. {See cut.) This new musk- melon is not large, being about the same size as "Rocky Ford," and has a delicious flavor. The skin is thickly netted and flesh a rich deep orange color. It is very solid and one of the best of salmon-fleshed varieties for shipping. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $ Burrell's Gem. Similar in size and shape to Rocky Ford, but beautiful dark salmon or orange flesh. The melons grow to a desirable size, are slightly ribbed and closely netted. Skin is thin, flesh deep and of delicious flavor. Oz., loots.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $ Emerald Gem. A small verj- early melon, form globular ; flesh salmon-col- ored. The flavor is exceptionally fine, flesh solid and thick, skin dark green. Oz., 10 cts.; '% lb., 30 cts.; lb., $ Miller's Cream, or Osage. Large size and delicious flavor. The fruits are round, with light green, netted skin, and sweet, thick salmon colored flesh. Oz., 10 cts.; >4^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $ Defender. A salmon-fleshed variety, medium size and of excellent flavor. The fruits are oval in shape, slightly ribbed and are covered with a slight netting. The flesh is firm and fine grained. Oz., 10 cts.; !4^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., | Admiral Togo. An excellent salmon- fleshed muskmelon which grows to a nice size for serving in halves. Oz., 10 els ; ..">; lb., 30 cts.; lb.,
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