roR The soUtheeN states. 



Florida's Favorite. This variety 

 was introduced three years ago. It origi- 

 nated with W. M. Girardeau, of Monti- 

 cello, Fla. It is an excellent variety, 

 very i)rolific, earlier than the Kolb Gem, 

 Rattlesnake 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, very 

 firm and cris|). One of the best Melons. 



Kolb Gem. 



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