THE JONES. 
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\4 PHINNEY’S EARLY. 
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. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 4 lb., 15c.; 1b., 50c. 
¥ COLE’S EARLY. — A fine watermelon of 
medium size, almost round in shape, mottled 
with various shades of green. The rind is thin, 
‘7? RUE DARK ICING.—A nearly round watermelon, with very thin rind, as shown in the | 2nd the bright red flesh is of delicate texture, 
siinetration: The seeds are white. The flesh is solid and of delicious sweetness. An excellent | It is claimed that this early, quick SaaS 
shipper, notwithstanding its thin rind. JI know this to be one of the most desirable melons on var Joly will Lape im peel Ja tibet here the 
the market. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 144 pound, 15 cents; pound, 50 cents. PEO’ rain oa ARS u ra ee so Sele 
THE JONES.—Color a beautiful green, almost solid, though sometimes marked as in the pic- mH op) AO dn Eo EAD) Dieta b 
ture. Flesh bright red, very sweet and juicy. An excellent shipper. Sometimes reaches a : : 
weight of 60 or 70 pounds. Pronounced by Prof. Massey, of North Carolina, to be next in flavor 
to/,Wonderful Sugar. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents’ 14 pound, 15 cents; pound, 50 cents. 
\/THE DEIXIE.—A watermelon of highest quality and value. The size is large, specimens 
F weighing 50 lbs. 
being not infre- 
THE DIXIE quent. The form 
and markings of 
The Dixie are 
shown in the pic- 
ture. The flesh is 
scarlet, of extra 
fineness,firmness 
and good quality. 
A noteworthy 
and very valu- 
able feature of 
this watermelon 
is the fact that| - 
the rind, though Z 
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tainnsalness a Y KOLB’S GEM.—This is a favorite among 
ie it POTS e EE Southern growers for shipping purposes. The 
keepingqualities Shape is oblong to nearly round; color and 
The variety is Oe markings as indicated in the engraving. The 
of the most pro- melons weigh from 380 to 50 pounds each. The 
i@ehen oon ee rind, though thin, is tough, and the melon 
producing 6 to 8 bears handling and shipping well. The flesh 
large melons on is bright red, and of very good quality. The 
a single vine vines are productive, and it is considered a 
; | profitable market melon. Pkt., 5 cts.; ounce, 
The vines root at 5 0 
eee the joints, and 10 cts.; 44 lb., 15 cts.; lb., 45 ets. 
A Seaie eS ; thus become 
more drought resisting and vigorous. The Dixie isa 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. It isa far better keeper than 
either parent, by reason of its impenetrable rind. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 44 lb., 15c.; 1b., 50c. 
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FLORIDA 
FAVORITE. 
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|/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.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 
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FLORIDA FAVORITE.—A beautiful melon, with dark and light green exterior. Shape ob- 
long. Flesh bright crimson, crisp and deliciously sweet. Ripens ahead of Kolb’s Gem. Ironclad 
or Rattlesnake. A good shipper. Samplespecimens of this melon sent me from Florida always 
reach Philadelphia in prime condition. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce. 10’cts.; 14 Ib., 15 cts.; 1b., 50 cts. 
z & SEMINOLE.—A large and very 
= productive early watermelon.Color / 
usually gray; sometimes a light 
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Eaalite Bere eoeeelriad Ge is HE BOSS.—A famous.watermelon with 
ver , buts s to make | very dark green rind; one of the best of sShip- 
ean Eee nt cippee pers. The flesh is an unusually deep scarlet, 
Gray and green melons borne on |Trich in sugar and of excellent flavor. Size 
the same vine. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., large, often weighing 80 to 40 pounds. Very 
10’cts.; 14 |b., 15 cts.; 1b., 50 cts. productive. Hills should not be nearer to- 
4 cOLORADO PRESERVING. | gether than_9x9 feet. This melon requires 
Makes beautiful, nearly transpar- rich soil. Unexcelled for market. Packet, 
ent preservesof unsurpassed flavor. | 5/cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 15 ets.; 1b., 50 cts. 
Superior to the ordinary preserv- |/ HARRIS’? EARLIEST.—A new sort of ex- 
ing citron in quality. Immensely ceptional value. (See specialties. ) 
productive. Pkt.,5 cts.; 0z.,10 cts.;... CAROLINA BRADFORD.—Extra good 
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14 |b., 15 cts.; 1b., 50 cts. for home use. (See specialties.) i 
v NEW NATIONAL.—A fine new..=ALABAMA SWEET.—An interesting new | 
SEMINOLE. melon. (See specialties.) act (See specialties. ) y 
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