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TOM WaATSON.—Possesses all the fine 
qualities of a perfect variety, both as to 
its productiveness, quality and for trans- 
portation to distant markets without 
damage; its size ranges from eighteen to 
twenty-four inches long by ten to twelve 
inches in diameter and weighs from 20 to 
30 pounds. Color dark green, deep red flesh 
which extends close to the rind, free from 
core, crisp, melting and of the finest 
quality; it also commands the highest 
market _—ioprice. Strongly recommended. 
Packet, 10c.; oz., 15c.; 4% lb., 40c.; lb., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
STECKLER’S SELECTED TOM WAT- 
SON.—Packet, 10c. 3 OZ., 20c. 3 yy 1b., 50c. ; 
1b., $1.50, postpaid. 
HALBERT’S HONEY.— Succeeds well 
and ripens early in all melon growing sec- 
tions, and has only the single drawback of 
a thin brittle rind which will.not with- 
stand shipment on the cars. The vines 
are strong, healthy growth and sets fruit 
freely. The melons are of cylindrical ob- 
long form with smoothly rounded ends 
and free from any tendency to neck at the 
stem end. The first melons ripen early 
and the vines continue to develop fine fruit 
throughout the season. Packet, 10c.; oz., 
20c.; %4 Ib., 50c.; 1lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
FROTSCHER’S LONE STAR.— The 
melon is above medium and very uniform 
in size, a prolific bearer, oblong in shape; 


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the rind is of mottled green and black 
color, somewhat like the Rattle Snake, but 
of darker green. The flesh is of a deep 
red color; solid, crisp and very sweet in 
flavor. It cannot be excelled: by any 
variety. It is one of the leading varieties 
of the South. Packet, 10c.; oz., 20c.; %4 I1hb., 
60c.; 1b., $1.50, postpaid. 
RATTLESNAKE—(Georgia).—A variety 
which has gained great popularity through- 
out the entire country for its size and fine 
shipping qualities and especially so in 
the Southern States, where melons are 
raised in large quantities for the North- 
ern markets; shape oblong, of light green 
color, and beautifully mottled and striped 
with a lighter shade; flesh scarlet, rind 
thin, very solid, and both sweet and 
delicious. Stands transit well. Seeds 
white, with two black tips. Packet, 10c.; 
0Z., 15c.; % 1b., 40c.; Ib., $1.25, postpaid. 
MARIE LOUISE.—This is one of the 
finest varieties introduced. It is a cross 
between the ‘Lone Star and Florida’s 
Favorite, shape similar to the latter but 
larger, just as early, are far superior than 
either. Dark striped, thin rind and flesh 
red and very succulent, ripening almost to 
the rind. The seed resembles that of the 
Lone Star, but is darker in color. We had 
some of the melons weighing from 20 
to 25 pounds. Recommend them highly. 
Packet, 10c.; oz., 20c.; 44 lb., 40c.; Ib., $1.50, 
postpaid. 

