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lightand dark green stripes alternately, 
flesh deep red, deliciously sweet, very 
firm and crisp. Best Melon for family 
use. 
Semier's Triumph Water Mel- 
on. This new Melon originated on the 
borders of the Black Séa, in Russia. 
The seeds are so diminutive that a Ne. 
6 thimble will hold 55 of them, whereas 
it holds only 7 of those of our ordinary 
water melon seeds, hence they can be 
swallowed without inconvenience. It 
is very early and very productive. In 
shape it is a short oval; weighing about 
15 lbs., more or less. The color is a 
-- Florida’s Favorite Melon. 
