GREEN NUTMEG

(Cucumis melo)  Heirloom described by Fearing Burr in 1863 in his book 'Fruit and Vegetables of America' as a variety that had 'already been in cultivation a very long time.'  Medium sized melon with heavily netted skin.  Rich sweet spicy flesh with strong aroma.  Prolific variety yielding 4-5 melons per plant.  Early variety good for cooler areas with short growing seasons.  80-85 days.  45 seeds