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KOLB GEM. This variety is more largely grown by 
Southern shippers than any other. It originated with R. F. 
Kolb, one of thé largest melon growers of Alabama, and is a 
Hybrid of Sealy Bark and Rattlesnake. Therind, though 
quite thin, is very tough, standing handling and shipment 
long distances without breakage. The flesh is bright red 
and of fair quality. All who have grown it agree in pro- 
nouncing it one of the largest, most productive, best keeping and 
shipping melons ever introduced. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 \b., 
25c.; lb., 75¢.; 5 lbs. and over, 60c. per lb. 
Light Icing, or Ice Rind. Of round form, skin light 
color, thin rind and good quality, though not equalled to 
the dark-skinned Sweet Icing, which it resembles in shape. 
Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 44 1b., 25e.; lb., 75e. 
MAMMOTH IRON-CLAD. This melon grows to a 
very large uniform size, frequently weighing eighty pounds 
and over, and resembles in its markings the popular Cuban 
Queen. In shape and seed, however, it is quite distinct, being 
deeper and fuller at both ends, with seeds of drab-white 
color. They are enormous yielders, flesh very red, solid, and 
of excellent flavor. The rind is extremely tough and hard— 
hence their name, Iron-Clad—rendering them valuable for 
shipping. Our supply is grown from the originator’s seed. 
Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10¢.; 14 Ib., 25¢.; Ib., 75c.; 5 Ibs., $3.00. 
THE BOSS. 
since. Skin is black green in color. Flesh deep scarlet, un- 
usually sugary, crystalline and melting. The rind is very 
thin and tough, ripens early, and is enormously productive. 
This is considered by many the very best table melon for 
family use. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,10c.; 14 1b., 25c.; lb., 80e. 
GRAY MONARCH. (Long White Icing.) This distinct 
melon is, without doubt, one of the largest of all, frequently 
attaining a weight of ninety pounds and over. Theskin isa 
mottled gray color, shape long, flesh bright crimson and of 
sweet, delicious flavor. It is also a fine shipper, carrying well 
jong distances and bringing very high prices. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 
lde.; 44 Ib., 40e.; 1b., $1.25. 
JERSEY BLUE. This variety has been grown with 
great profit by a few truckers in Northern New Jersey, where 
it originated a few years since. They grow to very large 
size, rather oval in shape, skin of deep blue color, slightly 
ribbed, with tough rind. Flesh deep scarlet and of fine 
quality. Werecommend them highly asa shipping melon. 
Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 30e.; lb., 75c.; 5 Ibs., $3.00. 
A distinct variety introduced a few years | 
IMPROVED MOUNTAIN SPROUT. Large, long, 
dark green skin, good quality; a good market variety. Pkt., 
5e.; 0z., 10¢c.; 44 1b., 20¢.; lb., 60c.; 5lbs., $2.25. 
IMPROVED MOUNTAIN SWEET. A general fay- 
orite for market; early, large, flesh red, solid, rich and sweet. 
Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 20e.; Ib., 60c.; 5 Ibs., $2.25. 
Mountain Sweet. Anoldstandard variety, large size, 
good flavor. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 14 1b., 20e.; lb., 60e. 
ICE CREAM, or PEERLESS. True, white seed, of 
medium size, early, green skin, very thin rind, flesh solid, 
searlet, crisp and of a delicious flavor; an excellent variety. 
Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25e.; Ib., 70e. 
HUNGARIAN 
HONEY. <A new 
variety brought from 
Hungary a few years 
since. They grow 
round as acannon ball, 
as shown in accom- 
panying illustration, 
and are very uniform 
in size and weight, 
running from ten to 
twelve pounds. The 
outside skin is dark 
green, rind very thin, 
flesh red and unusually 
sweet and luscious to 
the taste. Pkt., 5c,; 
oz., 10¢.; 44 Ib., 30c.; 
lb., $1.00. 
GIRARDEAW’S 
FLORIDA FAVOR- 
ITK. Thisvariety isa 
hybrid of the Rattle- 
snake and Pierson, the latter being a celebrated home variety 
in Florida. It is pronounced, by all who have grown it, the 
finest table melon extant; oblong in shape, growing to very 
large size; rind dark, with light green stripes; flesh light 
crimson, very crisp and deliciously sweet. It ripens about 
ten days earlier than Kolb Gem, Iron-Clad or Rattlesnake. 
We offer seed grown by the originator. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 
V4 Ib., 25e.; 1b., 70c.; 5 Ibs., $2.75. 
PRIDE OF GEORGIA. This new melon originated 
in Monroe County, Georgia. The rind is dark green, shape 
nearly oval, and ridged like an orange; flesh rich scarlet. 
very sweet and crisp; attains a large size, and a good shipper, 
Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 44 Ib., 25c.; Ib., 75c. 
BLACK SPANISH. Large, round, very dark green 
skin; flesh red, sweet and delicious; an excellent market 
variety. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10¢.; 14 lb., 25c.; Ib., 65e. 
GEORGIA GYPSY, or RATTLESNAKE. A superior 
early market variety, large, oblong; skin green, mottled 
and striped. Pkt.,5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 25e.; lb., 70e. 
THE VOLGA. A Russian variety. Cultivated on the 
lower Volga near the Caspian Sea, for shipment in barrels to 
St. Petersburg and Moscow. In solidity and hardiness it is 
remarkable, and therefore carries well. In productiveness 
it surpasses most sorts. In form it is nearly perfectly glob- 
ular. In color it isso pale green as to be nearly white. The 
flesh is remarkably crisp, and when fully ripe, very_sweet, 
luscious, and red in color. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10¢.; %4 lb., 25e. 
PHINNEY’S EARLY. Very thin rind, flesh scarlet, 
sweet, luscious; medium in size, oblong in shape and very 
early. Pkt.,5c.; oz., 10c.; 34 Ib., 25c.; lb., 75e. 
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HUNGARIAN HONEY WATERMELON. 
KENTUCKY WONDER. This is a new red-seeded 
variety, and we have never known a red-seeded watermelon 
that was not a good one, this being the best we 
have ever grown. Inshape it is oblong, asshown in above 
cut; skin dark green, marbledin stripes of light green; flesh 
a beautiful scarlet color, crisp, tender, rich and sugary flavor, 
always firm, and neyer mealy. Attains an average weight 
of forty to sixty pounds. Not amammoth variety, but areal 
good, old-fashioned Kentucky melon, that has few equals in 
quality. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 15¢e.; 14 Ib., 3c.; lb., $1.25. 
