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From PETEM. HEMDERSOM
CO O0 MEW YORK.
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HENDERSON'S
SELECTED VARIETIES OF
MUSK MELON or cantaloupe
HENDERSON'S
SWEETMEAT Musk Melon
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PHENOMENALLY THICK FLESH REMARKABLE BEAUTY OF
NETTING— DELICATE LASTING FLAVOR
The most exacting will be gratified by the delicious quality of
Sweetmeat Musk Melon, while its appearance exhibits all the re-
finement of form, color, and netting so necessary to a good Melon.
In appearance it is very similar to the rounder types of Rocky
Ford. The netting is bold and well defined, which adds greatly to
its appearance. The general color is soft russet-green. The ribs
are faintly lined with a lighter shade and slightly depressed, giving
an even surface to the fruit, which greatly enhances its appearance.
It is about five inches in diameter, weighing about 2J4 lbs.
The shape is round, somewhat flattened. Its remarkably deep
flesh, combined with the smallest possible seed cavity, give it the
maximum of luscious flesh of fine texture. This merges into a pleas-
ing salmon shade at the inner edge, and it possesses all the luscious
flavor of the very best varieties. Price, 15c. pkt., 4 pkts. for 50c.
HENDERSON'S
Eakly Hackensack
MUSK MELON
A large green-fleshed variety, round, slightly flattened from the
Stem to the blossom end, very deeply and broadly ribbed, with bold,
strongly defined netting The flesh is very thick, rich in appearance
and beautiful in flavor. This type of Melon (once almost entirely
superseded by the oval- shaped sorts) is rapidly coming into favor
again.
It is a selection which we originated from the famous Hackensack
many years ago, and is well worthy of more extensive cultivation.
The fruits are not so large as the older sort, but weigh from
five to six pounds each. It is fit for use immediately after the very
early sorts. Price, 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. 34 lb., $1.25 lb.
"/ have been using your Early Hackensack Melon seed for the past four years
with excellent results." JOHN H. CALDWELL. Newburgh, N. Y.
WE ALSO OFFER THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES
(1 oz. for 60 hills.)
GREEN-FLESHED VARIETIES.
Hackensack. One of the oldest and best; attains a very large size; round
with flattened ends; thickly netted; productive; extra quality. Price, 5c.
pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. K lb., $1.00 lb.
Jenny Lind. (Henderson's Superior Selection.) Small, round-flat fruit, deeply
ribbed; flesh yellowish-green and of unsurpassed flavor; very productive.
Price, 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 35c. M lb., $1.10 lb.
Montreal Market. Very large, almost round, heavily netted; thick, luscious
green flesh; late and especially adapted to cooler climates. Price, 10c.
pkt., 15c. oz., 45c. M lb., $1.50 lb.
Netted Gem. A grand sort for general early use; very early, productive,
uniform and finely netted; flesh rich green, deiiciously sweet and melting.
Price, 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. .i lb., $1.00 lb.
Newport, Henderson's. Very early. The fruits are round and flattened
at ends; exterior dull green, ripening to a rich golden color. Flesh of ex-
quisite texture; a bountiful yielder; the fruits are of desirable size. Price,
10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. M lb., $1.25 lb.
Nutmeg Improved. A popular old variety; skin deep green, finely netted;
flesh greenish- yellow, rich and sugary. Price, 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. .4 lb.,
$1.00 lb.
RED OR SALMON-FLESHED VARIETIES.
Emerald Gem. No variety surpasses this in quality; the thick salmon-col-
ored flesh is granular, rich and delicious in flavor. It is exceedingly early,
prolific and long bearing; fruits small, smooth-skinned, deep emerald-green
with light stripes. Price, 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. M lb., $1.25 lb.
Miller's Cream, or Osage. Medium to large, slightly oval and handsomely
netted; flesh rich salmon, deep, firm, sweet and melting. Price. 5c. nkt
15c. oz., 40c. M lb., $1.25 lb.
Paul Rose. This splendid variety is a cross between Netted Gem and Miller's
Cream, combining the best qualities of both. It ripens an immense num-
ber of moderate-sized fruits; flesh salmon, deep, sweet and richly flavored
Price, 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. M lb. $1.25 lb.
BURRELL GEM, OR RED ROCKY FORD. The flesh is orange-salmon, "very
thick, fine-grained and of delicious flavor. The skin is a rich, dark green
covered with a fine, grayish netting. It ripens close to the skin leaving
only a thin rind. (See cut.) Price, 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. M lb., $1.25 lb.
Tip Top. One of the best salmon-fleshed sorts; bears an enormous crop of
delicious quality. Price, 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 45c. H lb., 1.50 lb.
HENDERSON'S "THOROUGHBRED"
ROCKY FORD Musk Melon
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Some years ago a number of enterprising growers conceived the
idea of growing Musk Melons for the Eastern markets in the region
of Rocky Ford, Colo., using the variety Netted Gem. Their success
was complete, for they have not only supplied the East with partic-
ularly good Melons just as the local supply declined but have so
improved the original that the strain has been named Rocky Ford."
The newer type is more rounded, the rib less prominent, and the
outer surface of the fruit densely, covered with delicate lace-like
netting. The quality and rich aromatic flavor have also been greatly
improved. The flesh is green, with a suggestion of pink at the seed
cavity, which is peculiarly attractive. It is beautiful in appearance,
delightful in flavor, and a general favorite with all. Price, 5c. pkt.,
10c. oz., 30c. \i lb., $1.00 lb.
"The Rocky Ford Melons •were most delicious and remarkably productive."
E. H. PLATT, Walervliel, N. Y.
HENDERSON'S
MELTING SUGAR Musk Melon
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A boon to those who esteem quality primarily in a Musk Melon.
The fruits exhibit remarkable uniformity. They are 7 to 8 inches
in length, and 4 to 5 inches in diameter. The netting is intricate
and evenly distributed, which, contrasting with the rich olive-green
ground color of the skin, produces a pleasing harmony in color. The
ribs are shallow, and at maturity develop a lighter shade of green.
It is extremely prolific, and constantly so, and may be relied on
to produce a satisfactory crop under normal conditions.
The flesh, while quite firm, has the pleasing quality of losing
substance when eaten, so aptly described as melting. The flesh is
so deep that the seed cavity is reduced to the smallest possible
space, it is of a pleasing rich green color, fading to a well de-
fined salmon shade towards the center.
The quality is superb. It is not merely sweet, but possesses that
rich aromatic flavor known only in the best sorts. Price, 10c. pkt.,
30c. oz., $1.00 Y± lb.
"As an experiment last year, I put out some of your 'Melting Sugar' Musk Mel"
ons and raised the most delicious Melons that we ever lasted."
. CHAS. L. MILLER, Decatur, III.