A small, round, ribbed variety of muskmelon of a very delicate flavor.

Cantaloupe

A small, round, ribbed variety of muskmelon of a very delicate flavor.

A well-known delicious fruit.

Melon

A well-known delicious fruit.

A cross sectional view of the melon fruit. The center of the melon have seeds connected to the placentas and separated by particions.

Cross Sectional View of Melon

A cross sectional view of the melon fruit. The center of the melon have seeds connected to the placentas…

"A plant of the same genus with the Cucumber, much cultivated for its fruit, which is sweet, with a delicious though peculiar flavor and smell." — Chambers, 1881

Melons

"A plant of the same genus with the Cucumber, much cultivated for its fruit, which is sweet, with a…