. Extra Early Hackensack Melon. after being picked from the vine. Is a very desirable size. Green Citron. Medium size, deeply netted, nearly round, of de- licious flavor. A good variety for gardeners or private use. Hackensack. One of the best, of large size and attractive appearance; very productive, and of excellent flavor. Sometimes called Turk's Cap, and for years was considered tlie favorite muskmelon. Extra Early Hackensack (see cut. I A careful selection from the Hackensack, and with fruit much like the parents in shape and quality of the flesh, but ready for market 10 days earlier; mel

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. Extra Early Hackensack Melon. after being picked from the vine. Is a very desirable size. Green Citron. Medium size, deeply netted, nearly round, of de- licious flavor. A good variety for gardeners or private use. Hackensack. One of the best, of large size and attractive appearance; very productive, and of excellent flavor. Sometimes called Turk's Cap, and for years was considered tlie favorite muskmelon. Extra Early Hackensack (see cut. I A careful selection from the Hackensack, and with fruit much like the parents in shape and quality of the flesh, but ready for market 10 days earlier; melons are of good size, usually weighing from 5 to 10 pounds ach. On account of earliness, it is preferred to the old Hackensack by growers.

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