56 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1913 



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The reason that this fine, new watermelon received the 

 name of Ivational was because of its proven ability to flour- 

 ish almost anywhere, even in districts where watermelons 

 are not usually grown. 



The National is a watermelon of medium to large size and 

 of high table quality. It is of Southern origin, but thrives 

 well in the ISTorth. In shape it is oblong. The outside color 



NEW NATIONAL. WATERMELON 



Watermelo 



is pale green, with darker green markings. The flesh is bril- 

 liant red in color, and remarkably solid. The flavor is deli- 

 cious, and the flesh entirely stringless. The rind, though 

 thin, is tough, insuring good shipping qualities. Xational 

 produces large melons, often weighing 40 pounds and over. 

 Its handsome appearance and luscious flavor, make it a 

 rapid seller, and for the home garden it has no equal. 



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



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This high bred, delicious melon was orig- 

 inated in the South, by Mr. W. A. Kleck- 

 ley. And is especially celebrated for its fine 

 flavor. It is a long, oval shaped water- 

 melon, with a dark green rind. The flesh 

 is scarlet, very firm, and of luscious qual- 

 ity and crisp texture. It is widely popular, 

 and is one of the best family garden melons, 

 but the rind is rather too tender for dis- 

 tant shipping. It gives satisfaction almost 

 everywhere, and I can recommend it for 

 use both North and South. 

 Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



KLECKLEY SWEETS OR MONTE CRISTO WATERMELON. 



Alabama Sweet or 



ALABAMA SWEET OR CAROLINA BRADFORD WATERMELON 



This splendid large melon, as shown iB 

 the illustration, is oblong in shape. The 

 tough skin is very dark green, w ith still 

 darker stripes; flesh is dark red in color. fin( 

 grained, sweet and luscious, entirely free of 

 stringiness. A first class shipper; under 

 good cultivation they grow to a very large 

 size, frequently weighing from 30 to 60 

 pounds, and commanding the very highest 

 prices iu the market. It is a favorite above 

 all others in sections where it has been 

 grown. ]Makes a strong, healthy vine and 

 is very productive. It is also one of the 

 best melons for home use. 



Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 



i pound, 25 cts.; pound, 75 cts, postpaidr 



