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crimson, very thin but tough rind; fine flavor 
and full of flesh, no hollow in the middle. Ht 
is the heaviest melon for its size. What I 
offer are Southern grown seeds. 
Florida’s Favorite. This melon 
originated with W. M. Girardeau, of Monti- 
cello, Fla. It is an excellent variety, prolific, 
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earlier than the Kolb Gem, Rattle Snake or 
Pride of Georgia, and very fine for the table. 
It is not as good for shipping as the Kolb 
Gem, or Rattle Snake; it is of medium size, 
colored with light and dark green stripes 
alternately, flesh deep red, deliciously sweet, 
firm and crisp. One of the best melons. ~ 
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Kolb Gem. 
