WM. HENRY ‘MAULE, Inc., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Vegetable Seeds—57 
WEET WATE 
“NEW GOLDEN S 
RMELON. 
. New Golden Sweet Watermelon 
Golden Yellow Fleshed, Sweet, Crisp and Delicious 
The most important novelty in the way of a watermelon | color of flesh a golden yellow, solid, crisp, smooth, of delight- 
that has been introduced in years. A new melon with yellow | ful aroma, and with but few seeds. For table use its contrast 
flesh that fairly melts in the mouth, and which for its fine | with the red flesh varieties will create a heavy demand for it, 
) sugary, juicy and delicious flavor cannot be surpassed by any | and this with its tempting, melting fiavor will make it one of 
| red flesh melon on the market. The outside skin is dark the most popular watermelons on the market for the home 
green, grows a long oblong in shape, medium size, and a per-| gardener. Owing to its being a shy seeder our stock is limited 
fect sort for home use. The rind is thin but hard, and the| this year, so advise prompt orders. 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; quarter pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00, postpaid. 
THE DIXIE WATERMELON. 
402 The Dixie 
ie Iceberg or Blue Gem A watermelon of highest quality and value. The size is large, specimens 
It may be described as a distinctly improved form cf the old | weighing 50 Ibs. being not infrequent. The fiesh is scarlet, very fine auie x18 
celebrated Kolb’s Gem, which has never been excelled as a|firm. A noteworthy and very valuable feature of this MBER UC LOn 1S th aaa 
shipper. It resembles Kolb’s Gem in shape, size and appear- that the rind though thin is almost impenetrable, giving it remarkab : p 
: eee ae < BSS eaee Pp | ing quality. It is one of the best shipping melons grown. being even larger, 
ance, but is darker in color, both outside and inside. The flesh | (,rjier and far more productive than the Kolb’s Gem, which has heretofore 
is deep red and yery sweet. The rind is comparatively thin, but | heen considered the best melon for shipping. The Dixie is one of one most pro- 
remarkably tough and not disposed to crack. We recommend | lifie known, offen producing on a single vine, 6 to 8 large oblong shaped mel- 
Iceberg for shipment to distant markets. ons, of a dark green color, striped lighter green. A vigorous grower. 
Packet, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 pound, 20 cts.; pound, 65 cts. Packet, 5 cts; ounce, 10 cts; quarter pound, 20 cts; pound, 65 cts, 
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