. Catalogue of the Cox Seed and Plant Co. Seed industry and trade Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Catalogs. Colorado Preserving Melon. This is quite distinct from the ordinary Preserving Citron, the seeds being of a light green color. It is immensely productive; one vine produced twenty-five tine Melons, weighing from fifteen to forty pounds each. The flesh is very firm and solid, with few seeds. Pkt., 5 cents; oz., 15 cents, % lb., 30 cents; lb., § Florida Favorite Watermelon. The Florida Favorite, in shape, is ob
. Catalogue of the Cox Seed and Plant Co. Seed industry and trade Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Catalogs. Colorado Preserving Melon. This is quite distinct from the ordinary Preserving Citron, the seeds being of a light green color. It is immensely productive; one vine produced twenty-five tine Melons, weighing from fifteen to forty pounds each. The flesh is very firm and solid, with few seeds. Pkt., 5 cents; oz., 15 cents, % lb., 30 cents; lb., § Florida Favorite Watermelon. The Florida Favorite, in shape, is oblong; coloring rind, dark and light green stripes alternating; flesh bright crimson, very crisp and deliciously sweet; seed rather small; ripens ten days earlier than Kolb Gem, or Mammoth Ironclad. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; x/± lb., 30c; lb., § Emerald Gem Musk Melon. This most ex- cellent Musk Melon originated in Michigan. It is of superior flavor and quality; the outside skin is an emerald green color and quite smooth; they ripen early and pro- duce well; being about the size of our Golden Gem; the flesh is light red or salmon, very thick, juicy and crysta- line, and luscious in flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 25c; lb., 80c Banana Melon. This is a variety of the yellow- fleshed Musk Melon, entirely free from netting. The skin is of a delicate straw color, the flesh is quite thick and blends from bright green to a rich salmon in color, making a fine and striking contrast. It grows to enor- mous length. It is early, prolific, quality equal to the common Musk Melon, and has a delicious fragrance, When ripe, it reminds one of an overgrown Banana. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 25c; lb., Volga Watermelon. A Kussian Melon, of ex- cellent quality; perfectly globular in shape; very produc- tive; attaining an average weight of fifteen pounds. For private use it should be grown largely, as it is of fine flavor and attractive appearance. The seeds are very small and few in number
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