2013catalog

EDISTO 47 #AML106
90 days. Deep salmon-colored flesh; fine flavor and hard
rind; 4½ lbs. Excellent for hot, humid conditions; great for
home gardens or market. Pkt $1.50
EMERALD GEM #AML120
85 days. An heirloom introduced by Burpee’s in 1886. It
was very popular for years, but now it has become rare.
The fruit have green rinds and luscious, sweet, orange
flesh; 2½ lbs each. Pkt $2.50
ESCONDIDO GOLD #AML158
Huge fruit have grown up to 18 lbs, oblong with bright
yellow rind. Flesh is soft, sweet and very fragrant; these
are known for great taste. At one time this was a popular
market melon at several of California’s markets. Pkt $2.50
FORDHOOK GEM #AML161 New!
One of the all-time, absolute finest-ever green-fleshed
muskmelons, often with a thin line or zone of salmon.
Introduced in 1967, preserved by Seed Savers Exchange
and Amy Goldman. Originated from a cross between
Netted Gem (released 1881) and Extra Early Knight (1908).
Round to oblong silvery-netted fruits run 2-3 pounds are
very sweet. Pkt $3.00
GIANT KATSURA #OML138 New!
Known in Japan as Ushiro Uri, this melon is definitely
a pickling type. The medium-green fruits reach 14” in
length, 4-5” in diameter. They are esteemed for stuffing,
stir-frying, and eating raw as well as for the traditional saltpressed
pickles. Very vining plants. Pkt (15 seeds) $2.50
GAÚCHO #AML143
A beautiful melon having a golden rind with deep ribs;
creamy-yellow flesh is very aromatic and juicy. Fruit is
about 14” long and 8” wide, and it is one of the most
popular home garden varieties in Brazil. Pkt $2.50
GOLDEN JENNY #AML133
An outstanding golden meated version of Jenny Lind”,
developed by long time friend and the late, master seed
saver, Merl Neidens. Short vines just go wild producing
these succulent, sweet 2 lb. beauties. Give this one a try at
upscale markets. Early and productive. Pkt $2.50
GOLDEN CRISPY #OML133
Commercial variety that was discontinued in the early
1980’s. Small, oblong to pear-shaped fruits weigh about a
half-pound. Smooth golden skin enclose incredibly sweet,
uniquely aromatic white flesh. We’re excited to re-introduce
this worthwhile variety that was almost lost. Pkt. $3.00
GOLDEN SWEET #OML101 New!
This early melon has gorgeous, lemon-colored rinds and
small size. The flesh is white, crisp and good. An easy to
grow variety from Taiwan. Pkt (10 seeds) $2.50
GREEN MACHINE #AML134
85 days. Vigorous, compact vines produce green-fleshed
2-lb melons at an incredible rate! This delicious, sweet
variety is really amazing! A true improvement in melons
bred by the late, Merl Neidens, a master of heritage
gardening and plant selection. His varieties always receive
rave reviews from our customers. Superb taste. Pkt 3.00
GREEN NUTMEG #AML114
85 days. Fearing Burr said in 1863, “The Nutmeg Melon
has long been in cultivation, and is almost everywhere to
be found in the vegetable garden... It is of most delicious
excellence... one of the best.” It is a medium-sized greenfleshed
melon that has a heavily-netted skin and rich,
sweet, delicious flesh; heavy aroma. Pkt $2.50
HALE’S BEST 45 #AML101
85 days. A popular heirloom developed around 1920 by
a Japanese market grower in California. Sweet, smooth,
orange flesh. A good flavored muskmelon. Pkt $1.50
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