THE WA'IKKMLLON 



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2. Variety Test 



The following list of 51 varieties was planted under similar 

 conditions and each given the same treatment. The methods 

 of culture already described constitute the exact treatment 

 given this test throughout. 



The accompanying table is a condensed tabulation showing 

 the results of the experimental comparative test of each vari- 



FiG. 5. — Medium Green Watermelons. 

 Jones' Jumbo. Green and Gold. 

 Ruby Gold. Sweet Siberian. 



Kleckley Sweets. 



et}^ For a better idea of the form and general appearance of 

 each variety see the various photographs. The basis for com- 

 parison in the table is the product of two hills of each of the 

 varieties. The color and size of the seeds from each variety 

 are shown in an accompanying photograph. All of the varie- 

 ties have red flesh excepting those marked with an asterisk 

 (*), which are either yellow or cream color. 



