. Dreer's wholesale price list / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. NEW MUSKMELON.—PAUL ROSE or PETOSKEY. This variety origiuated in the West, the luelons being sold on the maiket under both names. A decided improvement in tlie salmon-flesh varieties. It is a cross ot the O-sage with Netted Gem, and combines the sweetness of the former willi the tine gray netting of the Gem, making it a very handsome melon. It has a very firm rind, and, as shown in illustration, a structure of flesh peculiarly its own. The melons grow uniform in sha])e and size, the average diameter being about 5 inclies ; fl
. Dreer's wholesale price list / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. NEW MUSKMELON.—PAUL ROSE or PETOSKEY. This variety origiuated in the West, the luelons being sold on the maiket under both names. A decided improvement in tlie salmon-flesh varieties. It is a cross ot the O-sage with Netted Gem, and combines the sweetness of the former willi the tine gray netting of the Gem, making it a very handsome melon. It has a very firm rind, and, as shown in illustration, a structure of flesh peculiarly its own. The melons grow uniform in sha])e and size, the average diameter being about 5 inclies ; flesh very thick, firm and beautiful ; deep salmon or orange color, deliciously sweet and melting ; the seed cavity is smallest of any variety. For shipping long distances the Paul l{ose has no superior ; tliey not only carry safely, but in sucli good condition that they readily bring much higher prices than other varieties. Its size and general appearance make it <a splendid basket melon which will soon become a favorite with the market gardener. Our seed is strictly pure, grown from the originator's stock. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; i lb. 50 cts.; lb. $ PARSLEY, DREER'S SUMMER GREEN. Market gardeners have frequently requested that we secure a strain of Parsley which would remain green during the hot months of July and August. We are pleased to offer this as a variety particularly adapted tor the purpose. It is a strong, vigorous grower, and produces large, finely curled leaves, which are of beautiful dark green color, holding this rich color long after other varieties have turned yellow. Oz. 15 cts.; } lb. 30 cts.; lb. $ DREER'S ••ELECTRIC" EXTRA EARLY PEA. This is a new variety of the green-seeded Alaska type, but a great improvement, being much earlier than the Alaska and bearing larger pods. The vines grow from 22 to 3 feet high, and are literally loaded down with pods, which are crowded with the large peas, closely shouldered in pod. It is very unifo
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