. MUSKMJSLONSâGer. cantaloupe. Rocky Ford Improved. This delicious melon has been improved at Rocky Ford, Colorado, a section noted for fine muskmelons, and from this point they have been shipped to every city in the United States. The melons aver- age about I )4 lbs. each in weight, and are of most delicious flavor; flesh is smooth grained and light green color. At present this is the most popular variety of muskmelons grown. The seed we offer is of the true oval type. Oz., locts.; }^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. Jenny Lind. The earliest variety ; netted, of small, round size ; excellent flavor
. MUSKMJSLONSâGer. cantaloupe. Rocky Ford Improved. This delicious melon has been improved at Rocky Ford, Colorado, a section noted for fine muskmelons, and from this point they have been shipped to every city in the United States. The melons aver- age about I )4 lbs. each in weight, and are of most delicious flavor; flesh is smooth grained and light green color. At present this is the most popular variety of muskmelons grown. The seed we offer is of the true oval type. Oz., locts.; }^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. Jenny Lind. The earliest variety ; netted, of small, round size ; excellent flavor. This is a favorite early variety. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. Golden Jenny. A small, highly-prized early variety; good shipper. This is a great improvement over the Jenny Lind. Oz., 10 cts.; % 'b., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. Netted Gem. One of the earliest and most prolific small melons. Globular shape, uniform in size ; flesh light green, of very fine flavor ; a popular variety with market gardeners, as it IS very uniform and firm, and will keep for a week after being picked from the vine. It is a very desirable size. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. Newport. Small melon, of superior quality. In size, shape, it is of the orignal Jenny Lind type. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ b., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. Norfolk Button, or Shipper's Delight. Melons have button at blossom end. Early and good quality. Oz., 10 cts.; X lb.; 25 cts.; lb , 80 cts. Extra Early Hackensack. A careful selection from the Hackensack, and with fruit much like the parent in shape and quality of the flesh, but ready for market 10 days earlier; melons are of good size, usually weighing from 5 to 6 pounds each. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 90 cts. Hackensack. The melons grow to a large size and are of attractive appearance ; very productive, and excellent flavor. The flesh is green, very sweet and sugary. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 90 cts. Green Citron. Medium sized melon, deeply netted, nea
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