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is largely grown for shipping purposes. They grow nearly round; dark green, with narrow 
stripes of lighter shade. Flesh, bright red and of good flavor. Melons raised vary in weight 
from 30 to 50 Ibs. each. It is not only one of the best shipping, and most profitable sorts for tne 
South, but itis hardy and productive at the North. Pkt.,5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 lb., 20c.; Ib., 60c. 
TRUE DARK ICING.—Taking everything into consideration, I think there are but 
few better melons than the True Dark Icing. In flavor it is simply delicious, and cannot 
( \ be excelled. It is very solid, rind very thin, and an excellent shipper. It is round in form, and 
y = white seeded. Having sold it by the hundreds of pounds for years, I have yet to hear froma 
£ = customer who does not praise it. By purchasing the True Dark Icing from me, you will 
NS —— discover you have secured a melon very hard to beat in all the points that go to make a perfect 
melon, Packet, 5 cts ; ounce, 10 cts.; 44 pound, 20 cts.; pound, 60cts. 
= MAMMOTH IRON-CLAD.— Iron-clad grows uniformly to a larger size, will yield } 
a far greater bulk and more Al marketable melons than any other, with the single 
exception of Prize Jumbo They have frequently been dropped three feet, 
and even trom the shoulders of a man without bursting or showing 
any bruise. The heart is very large; the flesh next to rind is fully equal to 
the heart in luscious taste. The flesh is never mealy, but always solid. They 
& ripen with the Cuban Queen. They can be allowed to remain on the 
vines one month after they are ripe. Melons taken in the first of 
October keep in good condition till Christmas. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 
cents: 14 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. 
CUBAN QUEEN.—This variety has become justly celebrated alike 
with both producer and consumer. Its large size, great productiveness, 
bright scarlet, solid flesh, crisp, luscious and spicy flavor, thin rind and 
superior shipping qualities, recommend it to all growers. In flavor it is § 
the equal of the Icing. Pkt., 10 cts.: 0z., 20 cts.; 44 lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 
FRAME’S PRIZE, THE JUMBO OF ALL WATER- 
MELONS.—This new watermelon is a cross between those two grand 
melons, Cuban Queen and Iron-clad, perfected by Mr. Paynter Frame, 
originator of [ron-Clad, new Delaware and Fordhook Early. Mr. F. writes 
me concerning it as follows: ‘‘The Prize Melon is a cross between Iron-clad | 
and Cuban Queen. It resembles Cuban Queen somewhat, but is of finer 
quality than either that variety or Iron-clad. They ripen medium early, flesh 
solid, very sweet and juicy. They will grow the largest of any melon now known, 
and if you want to put the largest watermelon in the world on the market, now is 
your time to strike.” I followed Mr. F.’s advice and found that it fully equals all 
he claims for it. I take pleasure in offering seed of this new variety, confident that 
you will find it the largest as well as finest melon you have ever planted. 
Coming from such a source and with such a recommendation, it certainly must be 
A GOOD ONE to surpass both its parents in size as well as quality. At same time 
=“ itis fully equal to Iron-clad for shipping purposes; rind, while unusually thin for so j 
ames large amelon,isso tough that it will bear transportation in first-class condi- 
tion for long distances. Shape, which is well shown in illustration, also on last 
page of cover, all will acknowledge a most desirable one. Color, dark green, 
striped light ; flesh, rich cardinal; stringless; seeds drab with dark centre. 
From what I know of Mr. F.’s previous introductions, I am Pkt., 10 cts.; 
satisfied Jumbo will prove the most satisfactory tN) 
as well as largest melon ever introduced. 
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