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The Montreal Market is more noted in the north 

 than in the south, but whether this is simply be- 

 cause of gaining its repute in Montreal and other 

 northern markets is not known. It would be well 

 worth any planter's efforts to try all the varieties 

 mentioned in an experimental way, and decide 

 which is best suited for his conditions. So far as 

 quality is concerned, he can make no mistake in 

 the list given. 



As to watermelons, probably no variety exceeds 

 in high quality the old Florida Favorite, Ice Cream, 

 and Sweetheart. These, however, are not espe- 

 cially noted in the large markets. They are mostly 

 desirable for home use and the local market. With- 

 out sacrificing too much in the way of quality, the 

 grower may find Kleckley's Sweet, Alabama Sweet, 

 Duke's Jones, Triumph, Lord Bacon, and Jumbo to 

 be good ones. They are all superior to Kolb Gem, 

 which for so many years has been a leading shipper 

 from the south, and holds a place among melons 

 similar to the Ben Davis among apples and the 

 Kieffer among pears. 



There are other varieties of excellent quality, 

 such as the Gray Monarch, Sibley, and Seminole, 

 which should find a place in any list of good va- 

 rieties. As to earliness. Sugar Loaf, Rattlesnake, 

 and Memphis hold a high reputation, and for late- 

 ness Scaly Bark, Sweetheart, and Boss are also 

 noted. 



CANTALOUPES AND STRAWBERRIES 

 TOGETHER 



" Early last April," writes W. W. Byrn of Dor- 

 chester county, Maryland, " I put about five acres 

 in good tilth for strawberries. Then I struck out 



