Archive image from page 11 of Delano Bros' seed catalogue of. Delano Bros.' seed catalogue of everything for the farm and vegetable garden for 1894 delanobrosseedca1894dela Year: 1894 Standwell—Said to standi longer than any other variety before running lo seed. Heads large firm and solid, yt tender and deli- cious, Pkt,, 5c; oz,, lie; i lb„ 30c; lb„ $1. Larg-e Carf ntan- leaved, Pkt,, 5c; oz. LEEK. -Hardy, very superior, 20c; 'lb,, 60c, large rooted and large MUSK MELON.—Selected Seed. 1 for 60 hills; 3 to 3'pounds in aia jv i ; • acre. Melons thrive best in a uioderately enriched ligh
Archive image from page 11 of Delano Bros' seed catalogue of. Delano Bros.' seed catalogue of everything for the farm and vegetable garden for 1894 delanobrosseedca1894dela Year: 1894 Standwell—Said to standi longer than any other variety before running lo seed. Heads large firm and solid, yt tender and deli- cious, Pkt,, 5c; oz,, lie; i lb„ 30c; lb„ $1. Larg-e Carf ntan- leaved, Pkt,, 5c; oz. LEEK. -Hardy, very superior, 20c; 'lb,, 60c, large rooted and large MUSK MELON.—Selected Seed. 1 for 60 hills; 3 to 3'pounds in aia jv i ; • acre. Melons thrive best in a uioderately enriched light soil. The hills should be from three to six feet apart each Avay, ac- cording to the richness of the soil, 'if soil is poor or sandy, plant at four feet, PrcAious to planting, incorponxte well Avith the soil in each hill a couple of shovelfuls of Avell rotted manure. Plant twelve or lifteen seeds in each hill, early in May for latitude of New York, for South eajliei-, for farther north later, and wheuAvell up thin out to three or four of the most promising. Pinch oft' the leading slvgots as the growth be- comes too luxuriant, and if the fruit sets too nuinerously thin out when young, Avhich will increase the size of those remaining and cause them to ripen quicker. The Princess—(New,) The Princess is quite distinct from all other varieties; sells high in market on accourit of its Imndsome aiijjeai'ivice. Shape nearly I'ouud, Avith heaviljMietted dark green skin. Flesh is of a rich, salmon color, thicker than any other melon, and in flaA'or is sweet and luscious beyond description. Ripens early and is A'ery productive. Well adapted for market gardeners in the Avest, Pkt,, 5c; oz,, lOc; ilb,, 25c; lb., 75c, Silver Netted—A remarkable shipper. GroAvs uniform in size and nearly round. Flesh deep, delicious flavor and light green color. Is a splendid melon for Jiiarket gardeners, Pkt,, 5c; oz., 15c; ilb., 20c; lb., 75c. White Japan—An exceedingly flne melon possessi
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