2013catalog

MANGO MELON OR VINE PEACH #OML115
The 3” fruit are the size of a peach, with a yellow rind and
bland white flesh. This variety was very popular in Victorian
times for making sweet pickles, pies, and preserves.
Developed in China and introduced into America in the
1880s. In the Orient this type of melon is pickled. Pkt $2.50
MELON DE LUNEVILLE #ML123
85 days. Historic old French melon from the charming town
of Luneville. Fruits are round to oval or occasionally oblate,
lightly ribbed, and weigh in at 1.5 to 4 pounds. Skin is
sometimes slightly netted and comes in varying combinations
of light to dark green, in unusual patterns. The orange flesh is
sweet and juicy. Reputed cold tolerance makes this a melon to
try in cooler climates. Pkt (15 seeds) $2.75
METKI DARK GREEN SERPENT MELON (ARMENIAN)
#OML104
65 days. An ancient heirloom, introduced from Armenia
into Italy as far back as the 1400’s. It is a melon, but is used
like a cucumber; picked small (18” or less), it is very mild and
tasty, but the fruits can grow to over 3’ long! Easy to grow,
and good yields; it should be planted in more gardens. Pkt
$2.50
METKI WHITE SERPENT MELON #OML106
The light green Armenian cucumber that is botanically
a melon; sweeter and crisper than regular cukes, pick
when under 18” for best taste. Delicious and easy to grow.
Try selling all three colors of our Metki Serpents at your
specialty market for a real sensation! Pkt $2.50
MINNESOTA MIDGET #AML140
70 days. This very small, very early heirloom was introduced
in Minnesota in 1948. They have sweet, orange flesh,
measure just 4” across, and are perfect miniature versions
of the “Classic Muskmelon.” Compact 3’-4’ vines produce
good yields. I fondly remember these as the only melons
our family could get to ripen in Charlo, Montana, about
20-some-years ago. Pkt $2.50
MISSOURI GOLD #AML150
A very old heirloom from Southern Missouri, which has
been in one Missouri family since Civil War times. This
variety was given to an Illinois seed corn grower in the
1970s, who has preserved it ever since. This is a very rare
variety, with 2-3 lb fruit, sweet, orange flesh and good
yields. A real old-time hillbilly variety that we are very
pleased to offer. Pkt $3.00
MOTHER MARY’S PIE MELON #AML162 New!
A favorite in our Vegan Restaurant. Here’s a really different
little melon! Tart little fruits are about softball sized or
slightly smaller, weighing to about 6 ounces. Smooth,
occasionally netted bright yellow-orange skin contains
the white flesh. The fruit is fragrant, tangy and moderately
sweet. Original seed was preserved by W.R. Lorence, whose
Minnesota grandmother, a century ago, made pies from
a combination of this melon and apples. Our cooks turn
these into incredible pies, crisps and cakes. Enjoy wonderful
melon flavor in your summer baking and preserves! Pkt
$3.00
NEW MELON #OML139 New!
Small, round to slightly tear-drop shaped melons with
smooth skin of pale green. The juicy flesh within is yellow
to white. A Japanese specialty type developed in the 1950’s;
beloved for its fragrance and its sweet taste. Pkt $2.75
NOIR DES CARMES #ML109
80 days. A beautiful and rare heirloom from France, the
famous “Black Rock” melon preserved by the Carmelite
monks. It was mentioned by Mawe & Abercrombie in 1787.
Nearly black in color, the fruit turns orange as it ripens.
They are deeply ribbed and have smooth skin. The flesh is
orange in color, thick, flavorful, and perfumed. Excellent
and unusual. The fruit weigh about 3-6 lbs each. Pkt $2.75
Zatta
Minnesota Midget
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