64 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1916 



Kleckley Sweets or Monte Cristo Watermelon 



393 



One of the most popular, early, large 

 watermelons grown. It is a high bred 

 delicious melon originated in the South, by 

 Mr. W. A. Kleckley, and is especially cele- 

 brated for its fine fla%' or. It is a long, oval 

 shaped watermelon, averaging 18 to 20 

 inches in length by 10 to 12 niches in diam- 

 eter, with a dark green rind. Of handsome 

 appearance; ripens early. The flesh is scar- 

 let, very firm, and of luscious quality and 

 crisp texture. It is widely popular, and is 

 one of the best faraily garden melons, or for 

 nearby market it is a ready seller, but the 

 rind is rather too tender for distant ship- 

 ping. It gives satisfaction almost every- 

 where, and we can recommend it for use 

 both North and South. Should be planted 



in the garden of all who want a fine melon. kleckley sweets or mo 



Packet, s cents; ounce, lo cents; quarter pound, 30 cents; 



NTE CRISTO WATERMELON. 



pound, $1.00, postpaid. 



Branch's Improved Georgia Rattlesnake 



396 



BRANCH'S IMPROVED GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE WATERMELON. 



The old Rattlesnake has always been re- 

 garded as a fine melon. Our improved 

 strain is the result of careful selection by 

 an experienced Georgia melon grower, Mr. 

 Steiner Branch. Mr. Branch unhesitating- 

 ly claims, and we agree with him, that 

 this is the best strain of Rattlesnake melon 

 in existence; 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, as well shown in illustration. For 

 years the old Rattlesnake has been largely 

 grown in the South and shipped to Northern 

 markets, but no one who has been grow- 

 ing the old Rattlesnake will ever plant it 

 again after trying Branch's Improved 

 Strain, which has gained great popularity 

 for its large size and shipping qualities. 



Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; quarter pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents, postpaid. 



411 



ICEBERG OR BLUE GEM WATERMELON. 



Iceberg or Blue Gem 



It may be described as a distinctly improved fofin of the old 

 celebrated Kolb's Gem, which has never been excelled as a 

 shipper. It resembles Kolb's Gem in shape, size and appear- 

 ance, but is darlier in color, both outside and inside. The flesh 

 is deep red and very sweet. The rind is comparatively thin, but 

 remarkably tough and not disposed to crack. We recommend 

 Iceberg for shipment to distant markets. 

 Packet, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ]4 poiiiid, 30 cts.; pound, 65 cts. 



THE DIXIE WATERMELON. 



402 



The Dixie 



A watermelon of highest quality and value. The fize is large, specimens 

 weighing .50 lbs. being not infrequent. The flesh is scarlet, very fine and extra 

 firm. A noteworthy and very valuable feature of this watermelon is the fact 

 that the rind though thin is almost impenetrable, giving it remarkable keep- 

 ing quality. It is one of the best shipping melons grown, being even larger, 

 earlier and far more productive than the Kolb's (Jem, which has heretofore 

 been considered the best melon for shipping. The Dixie is one of the most pro- 

 lific known, often producing on a single vine, 6 to S large oblong shaped mel- 

 ons, of a dark green color, striped lighter green. A vigorous grower. 



Packet, 5 cts; ounce, 10 cts; quarter pound, 30 cts; pound, 65 cts. 



