FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 
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 crisp. Best Melon for family 
use. —- 
Oemler’s Triumph Water Mel- 
om. This new Melon originated on the 
borders of the Black Sea, in Russia. 
The seeds are so diminutive that a No: 
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 
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Florida’s Favorite Melon. 
