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For planting in the Northern States we recommend Harris' Earliest, Phinney's Early and Fordhook Early Watermelons 11 



* m Kleckley Sweet or Monte Cristo Watermelon 



85 days. Sweetest Flavored Large Melon 



One of the most popular, early, large 

 watermelons grown. . It is a high bred 

 delicious melon originated in the South, 

 and is especially celebrated for its fine fla- 

 vor. It is a long, oblong shaped watermelon, 

 averaging 18 to 20 inches in length by 10 to 

 12 inches in diameter, with a dark green 

 rind. Of handsome appearance; ripens 

 early. The flesh is scarlet, very firm, and 

 of luscious quality and crisp texture. It is 

 widely popular, and is one of the best fam- 

 ily garden melons, or for nearby market it 

 is a ready seller, but the rind is rather too 

 tender for distant shipping. It gives satis- 

 faction almost everywhere, and we can 

 recommend it for use both North and 

 South; matures in 85 days. 



393 KLECKLEY SWEET OR MONTE CRISTO WATERMELON. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; quarter pound, 45 cents; pound, $1.25; 5 pounds, $5.75, postpaid. 



«7«Q PI 90 days. Of Enormous Size and Excels All 

 ■jOV excel Others for Home Use or Shipping 



The large oblong melons are of a dark green color with I'aint stripes. 

 The tough rind permits rough handling In transit, making it a good 

 long distance shipper. The red flesh is very solid, crisp and of excellent 

 flavor. The vines produce an enormous crop In about 90 days. This 

 melon has black seeds, also white with a black border. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; quarter pound, 45 cents; 

 pound, $1.35; 5 pounds, §5.75, postpaid. 



* 4n New Winter Watermelon 



95 days. Will Keep Foar Months After Storing 



This new melon, known as the King and Queen watermelon, is adapted 

 t.oall sections of the country. It matures its melons late, usually in about 

 95 days. Producing melons very light in color with a suspicion of a 

 stripe. Size 10 inches in diameter. Seed small shiny black. Flesh pink. 

 Solid and stringless. The flavor is sweet, crisp and surprisingly deli- 

 cious. This melon should not be eaten right off' the vine, but be allowed 

 to ripen slowly after being picked. They will keep until wanted or 

 as late as Chi'lstmas. Melons stored four months remain in excellent 

 condition. See Specialty page 13 for Illustration and full description. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 

 quarter pound, 45 cents; pound, $1.35; 5 pounds, $5.75, postpaid. 



396 Improved Georgia Rattlesnake 



80 days. A Good, Sweet, Juicy, Old Time Melon 



The old Rattlesnake has always been regarded as a fine 

 melon. Our improved strain is the result of careful selection. 

 In quality and flavor it is not surpassed. It has a thin, tough 

 rind, which makes it a good shipper. Flesh deep scarlet, sweet 

 and delicious; shape oblong, striped and mottled with various 

 shades of green, maturing in 80 days. Improved Georgia Rat- 

 tlesnake is largely grown in all sections for home use or market. 

 Packet, 8 cents; ounce, 1 2 cents; quarter pound, 35 cents; 

 pound, $1.00; 5 pounds, $4.75, postpaid. 



Maule's Vegetable Seed Specialties 



are oflTered on pages 2 to 21. 



Plant as many as your space will permit. All are worth- 

 while to grow. 



Don't Fail to Include Some or All in Your Order. 



h\B Apple Pie Citron Melon^ 



100 days. Excellent for Pies, Preserving, Etc. 



This citron melon has fruit very similar to the watermelon, but the 

 flesh is used exclusively for sauces, pies, preserving, etc., having a 

 most delicious flavor, resembling somewhat the flavor of apples. The 

 flesh Is white and solid. Each vine produces 5 to 15 large size melons in 

 100 days. One will make as many pies as a half bushel of apples. They 

 keep fresh and solid all winter, so can be used when wanted. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; quarter pound, 40 cents; 

 pound, $1.10; 5 pounds, S5.00, postpaid. 



199 Suga.r Stick so days, sweet and Delicious 



A. long, grayish or light green melon of handsome appearance. The 

 strong vines are of vigorous growth, producing numerous large melons 

 often measuring 2 feet in length and weighing 30 pounds each. This 

 melon has a thin rind which Is very tough, making it a good keeper 

 and an excellent shipper. The luscious flesh, which is a deep, rich red 

 is very crisp and sugary, maturing in 80 days. Sugar Stick is desirable 

 either for the home garden or market. 



Packet, 8 cents; ounce, 15 cents; quarter pound, 35 cents; 

 ponnd, $1.00; 5 pounds, $4.75, postpaid. 



