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16. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] CHAMPION MARKET.

[image] EMERALD GEM.

YOU CAN PICK FROM THIS LIST WITH YOUR EYES SHUT AND GET A GOOD THING EVERY TIME.

BANANA--Attains a length of from eighteen inches to three feet three inches, and are from two to four inches thick. Flesh very thick, of a salmon color; flavor good. It looks almost like an overgrown banana, and moreover smells like one, hence the name. It is not only a curiosity, but sells well on the market. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1 00.
IMPROVED EARLY HACKENSACK--This new candidate for public favor holds its size, rich flavor and other good qualities remarkably well, and withal is a great improvement on the Turk's Cap or Hackensack, in that it is fully ten days earlie [earlier.] All should try it. Per packet 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

[image] POMGRANITE [POMEGRANITE] MELON.

CHAMPION MARKET.--A superb variety destined to become very popular. Almost a perfect globe in shape and densely netted, making it one of the handsomest canteloupes known. Flesh is thick, light green color, and rich, sweet flavor. Very productive. Per pkt. 5c, oz.10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c.
BAY VIEW.--This variety is one of the largest, most prolific, best flavored and finest melons in cultivation. In flavor it is luscious, sweet and deliciously rich. It has been grown to weigh from fifteen to twenty pounds and from fifteen to eighteen inches long. It is hardy, vigorous, and continues a long time in bearing. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 80c.
EMERALD GEM--This is one of the most delicious melons we have ever eaten. The melons are of medium size, and of a deep emerald green color. The flesh, which is thicker than in any other melon of the same size, is of a suffused salmon color, almost red, and ripens thoroughly to the extremely thin green rind. It is peculiarly crystalline in appearance, and so very juicy and rich that it almost drops to pieces (like a rich cake) when dipped out with a a spoon. The flavor is sweet and luscious beyond description. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c.
MILLER'S ORANGE CREAM--Shallow ribbed, thin rinded, finely nettled [netted]; the flesh varies from a light green to a rich salmon in color, owing, we believe, to its being a hybrid; flavor is very sweet. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c.

[image] BAY VIEW.

NEW WINTER PINEAPPLE--This melon in appearance is entirely distinct from any other ever grown in this country. The outside skin instead of being netted is deeply corrugated. They have the thickest flesh of any melon, with but a small seed cavity. Indeed, they might be said to be almost solid. When ripe the outside skin is of rich yellow, intermingled with light green. The flesh is a light green color, unusually spicy, melting and delicious. The delightful fragrance of this new melon is of a rich, aromatic pineapple flavor. But the most remarkable and valuable feature of this new melon is its wonderful keeping qualities. They do not ripen on the vines like other muskmelons, but have to be picked before hard frost and laid away in a cool, dry cellar, where they will keep sound and sweet for months. When wanted for use they must be brought into a warm room, where they will ripen up in a few days. They are hardy and very prolific. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 50c.

[image] WINTER PINEAPPLE.

[image] NEW EARLY HACKENSACK MUSK MELON

[image] BANANA MELON.

ORNAMENTAL POMEGRANITE MELON--A very interesting and ornamental little fruit, which a century ago was commonly grown in the gardens, but is now rarely seen. It grows on a pretty vine; friut [fruit] is round, of bright yellow, irregularly striped with orange, red or mahogany; very fragrant; a single specimen will sweetly perfume a room for many days. Prolific and easily grown. Per pkt. 5c.
SHUMWAY 'S GIANT--Is monstrous size, cream-yellow, early, absolutely distinct, and with seeds more than twice as large as other sorts. A whole field of them will average 18 to 20 lbs. each, and select specimens 25 to 30 lbs. Sweet and luscious, with fine, melting, thick, salmon color flesh. Never stringy. The flavor pleasant; not high, nor rank. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.00.

TRY EARLY SUNRISE SWEET CORN.
Described on page 10. Lee Hudler, a practical market gardener of Audubon, Iowa, says: "The Early Sunrise Sweet Corn is the best early sweet corn I have ever grown for the market. It is as early as the Cory, fills out better, is of superior quality, and the worms don't bother it as they do the Cory. It ii [is] first class in every respect."