WATERMELON. 



TKHasser-nDelone. 



U to 5 Lbs. to the Acre. 



Black Striped Kolb Gem Watermelon. 



TEN POINTS OF MERIT. 



1. A fine shipper. 



2. Melons uniformly large. 



3. ThicK, oval form. 



4. Color is a rich, darK green with fine stripings of lighter shade. 



5. Much darKer and richer in coloring than the Kolb Gem. 



6. Flesh rich deep pinK, crisp and melting. 



7. Ripen to within 1/2 inch of the rind. 



8. Rind is exceptionally strong, making it an excellent shipper. 



9. Flavor remarkably sweet and sugary. 



10. Our Seed has been very carefully saved from the choicest melons. 



PKts. 5c, Oz. 10c, 2 Oz. 15c, 1/4 Lb. 20c, 1/2 Lb. 30c, Lb. 50c. 



Cole's Early Watermelon.— Succeeding in Northern States, where 

 Melons were never matured before. The flesh is a beautiful bright red 

 color, crisp and extremely delicate in texture. Flavor is lusciously 

 sweet and refreshing; no pithiness or stringiness. PKt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 

 1/4 Lb. 15c, 1/2 Lb. 25c, Lb. 50c, 5 Lbs. $2.00. 



GANNON BALL WATERMELON. 



This extra large, handsome Melon, brought the highest market 

 price in the Baltimore market this past Summer — often $25 to $40 a hun- 

 dred — when ordinary kinds were selling at $10 to $15. It is enormously 

 productive, with rich, dark green skin, remarkably uniform in size, and 

 its shipping qualities are phenomenal. It cuts equal to any Melon we 

 have ever eaten, and more than satisfies the large grower. Pkt. 5c, 

 Oz. 10c, 2 Ozs. 20c, 1/4 Lb. 30c, 1/2 Lb. 50, Lb. 75c, 5 Lbs. $3.00, 

 10 Lbs. $5.00. 



(. Luscious Favorite Watermelon. 



This magnificent Melon we introduce to our trade as being without 

 exception the most superior Watermelon ever placed in the hands of 

 growers. It is one of the earliest to ripen; IT HAS NO EQUAL AS A 

 SHIPPING MELON; it is the most vigorous and productive; it will 

 grow more large, handsome, uniform Melons per acre than any other 

 Melon now known. The outer color is very bright, being a beautiful 

 mottled light green. The rind is thin and tough, and stands shipping 

 perfectly; it is an excellent keeper, and improves in quality after ripen- 

 ing. It has an attractive shape; flesh is a light vivid red in color, and 

 very solid, crisp, tender, melting and sweet. The flavor is exquisite, 

 possessing not only the ordinary sweetness, but a luscious flavor not to 

 be found in any other sort. Even, 7 grower who gives this Melon a trial 

 will be more thoroughly convinced of its superior merits than we are 

 able to portray in these few lines. As a Melon for the private home 

 garden, it has" no equal. Pkt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 2 Ozs. 15c, 1/4 Lb. 25c,' 

 1/2 Lb. 40c, Lb. 75c, 5 Lbs. $3.00. 



/ Oz. to 30 Hills. 



BLACK STRIPED KOLB GEM WATERMELON 

 " Blue Gem.— A Blue Kolb Gem, much better in quality and a first- 

 class shipper. Becoming one of the most popular with the Southern 

 growers. Pkt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 2 Ozs. 15c, 1/4 Lb. 20c, 1/2 Lb. 25c, Lb. 43c, 

 5 Lbs. $1.75, 10 Lbs. $3.00. 



Gray Monarch or Long' White Icing. — Frequently attains a weight 

 "of 70 pounds. Skin is a mottled gray color; shape, long; flesh, bright 

 crimson; sweet, delicious flavor. A fine shipper, carrving well long 

 distances. Pkt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 1/4 Lb. 15c, 1/2 Lb. 20c, Lb. 35c, 5 Lbs.$1.50. 

 ( Triumph Watermelon (Girardeau's Monster.)— This Melon is 

 claimed to produce the largest Melons that have ever been grown. An 

 excellent shipper and a splendid seller; has a deep green color, con- 

 taining beautiful, bright crimsor flesh of delicious flavor, which makes 

 it a quick and profitable seller. The rind is so thin and strong that 



f rowers have very few to break in shipping, consequently ltttle loss. 

 kt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 1/4 Lb. 15c, 1/2 Lb. 20c, Lb. 40c, 5 Lbs. $1.75. 



Improved Kolb's Gem. — It is fully a week earlier in ripening than 

 the ordinary Kolk's Gem, besides growing much larger and being a 

 heavy yielder. Pkt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 1/4 Lb. 15c, 1/2 Lb. 20c, Lb. 35c, 

 5 Lbs. $1.50. 



1 Southern Rattlesnake.— Has gained great popularity for its large 

 size and fine shipping qualities; shape oblong, of light green color and 

 beautifully mottled and striped with a light shade; flesh scarlet, rind 

 thin, very solid, and both sweet and delicious; stands transit well. 

 Pkt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 1/4 Lb. 15c, 1/2 Lb. 25c, Lb. 35c, 5 Lbs. $1.50. 



Jumbo Watermelon. — Round, of large size; dark green skin; extra 

 good quality. PKt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 2 Ozs. 15c, 1/4 Lb. 20c, 1/2 Lb. 25c, 

 Lb. 40c, 5 Lbs. $1.75, 10 Lbs. $3.00. 



*»«■ Alabama Sweet. — Good size, very uniform, long, dark green skin, 

 red flesh, absolutely stringless and luscious in quality-. Pkt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 



2 Ozs. 15c, 1/4 Lb. 20c, 1/2 Lb. 25c, Lb. 40c, 5 Lbs. $1.25. 

 Black Boulder. — The best of all new Watermelons for market gar- 



%ner-s and shippers. Uniformlv oblong in shape, very dark green skin; 

 red flesh. PKt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 2 Ozs. 15c, 1/4 Lb. 20c, 1/2 Lb. 25c, Lb. 40c, 

 5 Lbs. $1.50, 10 Lbs. $2.50. 

 ^^ Black Diamond.— Large, round, dark green skin, tough, fair quality 

 flesh. PKt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 2 Ozs. 15c, 1/4 Lb. 20c, 1/2 Lb. 25c, Lb. 40c, 

 5 Lbs. $1.50, 10 Lbs. $2.50. 



QULTURE OF WATERMELONS. 



Treat the same as Muskmelons, except that they should be planted 

 S to 10 feet apart, according to the variety'. Light, sandy, loamy soil is 

 the best. 



LUSCIOUS FAVORITE WATERMELON 



Dear Sirs: —From a single seed of 3-our Luscious Favorite 

 Watermelon I raised 424 pounds of perfect watermelons last year. 

 The largest or heavies: one weighed 64 pounds. Ten melons in 

 all, and four fair sized immature ones on the vine when I dug it 

 up. Can any of your customers beat that? 



Yours truly, 



ind to Tlttempt. Don't let Your Doubts of our Reliable Seeds rob you of the Benefits 

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