TRUE DARK ICING. — A nearly round watermelon, with very thin rind, as shown in the 

 Illustration. The seeds are white. The flesh is solid and of delicious sweetness. An excellent 

 shipper, notwithstanding its thin rind. I know this to be one of the most desirable melons on 

 the market. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 20 cents; pound, (iO cents; 5 pound, 12.50. 



THE JONES.— Color a beautiful green, almost solid, though sometimes marked as in the pic- 

 ture. Flesh bright red, very sweet and juicy. An excellent shipper. Sometimes reaches a 

 weitfht of (iO or 70 pounds. Pronounced by Prof. Massey, of North Carolina, to be next in flavor 

 to Wonderful Sugar. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 2a cents; pound, 75 cents. 



THE DIXIE.— A watermelon of highest quality and value. The size is large, specimens 



^^^_^^^^^^^^ weighing 50 lbs. 



THE DIXIE. I I I % MlTffiiTiffj Ww i nniiUfflmni ifc ^'^'^s, """i V"^''^' 



_ ninaii nil imMsoMazi- 1 _.ij^ i _ — """"^ queut. The form 



and markings of 

 The Dixie are 

 shown in the pic- 

 ture. The flesh is 

 scarlet, of extra 

 fineness, firmness 

 aud good quality. 

 A noteworthy 

 and very valu- 

 able feature of 

 this watermelon 

 is the fact that 

 the rind, though 

 thiu is almostim- 

 penetrable, giv- 

 ing it remarkable 

 keeping qualities. 

 The variety is one 

 of the most pro- 

 lific known, often 

 producing 6 to 8 

 large melons on 

 a single vine. 

 The vines root at 

 the joints, and 

 thus become 



more drought resisting and vigorous. The Dixie is a cross between Kolb's Gem and old fash- 

 ioned Mountain Sweet. It surpasses the former in shipping qualities, and fully equals the latter 

 in point of exquisite flavor, and is ten days earlier than either, ft is a far better keeper than 

 either parent, by reason of its impenetrable rind. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; ij lb., 20c.; lb., (iOc; 5 lbs., S2.50. 



FAVORITE. 



FliORIDA FAVORITE.— A beautiful melon, with dark and light green exterior. Shape ob- 

 long. Flesh bright crimson, crisp and delieiously sweet. Ripens ahead of Kolb's Gem, Ironclad 

 or Rattlesnake. A good shipper. Sample .specimens of this melon sent me from Florida always 

 reach Philadelphia in prime condition. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



SEMINOLE A large and very 



productive early -watermelon. Color 

 usually gray; sometimes a light 

 green. Flesh carmine; of good 

 quality and flavor. The rind Is 

 very thin, but so tough as to make 

 the "melon a most excellent shipper. 

 Gray and green melons borne on 

 the same vine. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



COLORADO PRESERVING — 

 Makes beautiful, nearly transpar- 

 ent preserves of unsurpassed flavor. 

 Superior to the ordinary preserv- 

 ing citron In quality. Immensely 

 productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 ^Ib., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



NEW NATIONAL A fine new 



melon. (See specialties.) 



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SEMINOLE. 



PHINNEY'S EARLY Melons of medium 



size and oblong shape, marked with two 

 shades of green. The rind is thin. The red 

 flesh is very sweet and tender. The vine is 

 productive and a sure cropper; the melons 

 maturing early. Adapted to the Northern 

 States. Tkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; J^ lb., 20c.; lb., 60c. 



COLE'S EARLY. — A fine watermelon of 

 medium size, almost round in shape, mottled 

 with various shades of green. The rind is thin, 

 aud the bright red flesh is of delicate texture. 

 It is claimed that this early, quick maturing 

 variety will ripen in any latitude where the 

 season is as long as that of New York State. 

 Pkt., 5 ctB.; oz.; 10 cts.; % lb., 26 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



KOLB-S GEM. — 'Ihis 18 a favorite among 

 Southern growers for shipping purposes. The 

 shape is oblong to nearly round; color and 

 markings as indicated in the engraving. The 

 melons weigh from 30 to 50 pounds each. The 

 rind, though thin, is tough, and the melon 

 bears handling and shipment well. The flesh 

 is bright red, and of very good quality. The 

 vines are productive, and it is considered a 

 profitable market melon. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 

 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.; 5 lbs, $2.50. 



PEERLESS — A watermelon which I re- 

 commend for garden culture. Size medium. 

 Color mottled green. Flesh rich, scarlet and 

 sweet; rind thin. Vine is very productive. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



MOUNTAIN SWEET. — An old but very 

 good melon. Rind green. Shape oval. Flesh 

 bright scarlet and very sweet. Unexcelled for 

 home garden. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 

 % pound, 20 cents; pound, 50 cents. 



THE BOSS. 



THE BOSS.— Color very dark green. Flesh 

 an unusually deep scarlet, rich in sugar and 

 of excellent flavor. Size large. Very produc- 

 tive. The strong growing vine demands rich 

 soil and ample room for development. The 

 Boss is a first-rate shipper. Packet, 5 cts.; 

 ounce, 10 cts.; '4 pound, 20 cts.; pound, 60 cts. 



MOUNTAIN SPROUT.— A large, long va- 

 riety, with dark green skin, marbled with 

 lighter shades. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 

 % pound, 20 cents; pound, 50 cents. 



