Maule's Luscious Watermelon 



404 Imptuicl 

 KUckley Swccl 



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404 Maule's Improved Kieckley 

 Sweet ^ 



A New and Improved Type. Known as 

 Wondermelon (85 days) 

 This improved strain of Klecklej' Sweet produces uni- 

 formly large, dark green melons of the finest quality 

 and of handsome appearance. It is a splendid table 

 melon with a heavA', tough rind which makes it a good 

 shipper to distant markets. The seeds are all creamy 

 white. The flesh is scarlet, very firm, and of superb 

 flavor. The outside skin is of a rich dark green color, 

 shaded with faint stripes of a lighter 

 shade. The sweetest and juiciest of 

 all the melons, and so solid that a 

 hollow or pithy center is seldom 

 found. Altogether, it is a melon 

 without an equal. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 

 1/4 lb. 40c; V2 lb. 60c; lb. 90c; 

 2 lbs. S1.60; 5 lbs. §3.80; 

 10 lbs. $6.75. 



409 Golden Sweet p 



Unusually Sweet, Crisp, .Solid, 



and of Fine Flavor. Attractive 



Yellow Flesh 



(85 days) A large melon with yellow flesh of 

 delicious flavor. The rind is dark green, 

 striped darker green. The oblong melons 

 grow to large size. The flesh is a beautiful 

 yellow, solid, crisp, smooth, and has a 

 sugary sweet flavor. It is equally as good as 

 any of the red-fleshed varieties. Planted 

 quite extensively, and if you have never 

 grown this type you should certainly do 

 so now. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vt lb. 45c; 

 Vz lb. 70c; lb. $115; 2 lbs. $2.10; 

 5 lbs. $5.05; 10 lbs. $9.20. 



oz. 15c; 



10 lbs. §5.60. 



Culture: The hills should be 8 ft. apart each way, with 

 some well rotted manure in each liill. Plant the seed as 

 soon as the weather is watm. An ounce will plant about 

 30 liills: 3 or 4 pounds of seed to the acre. Allow two or 

 three plants to remain in each hill. Ready to use in 60 

 to 100 days. Fight insects with Evergreen, Bug Death, 

 or Slug Shot. 



393 Kieckley Sweet 



Also Known as Monte Cristo 



(85 days) This is one melon you cannot do without. The 

 rind, while thin, is unusually tough, making this an un- 

 equalled shipping variety. It surely is one of the most 

 popular, early, large watermelons grown. It is of handsome 

 appearance, oblong in shape, with a dark green rind. The 

 flesh is scarlet, very firm, crisp, and of luscious quality. It 

 is very popular and gives satisfaction almost everj'wUere. 

 We can recommend it for use both North and South, as 

 the large fruits grow quickly even in heavier soil. This fine 

 melon is known and grown everywhere and is adapted for 

 gi'owing in practically e\^ry state in the Union. Pkt. 10c; 

 lb. 30c; 1/2 lb. 45c; lb. 75c; 2 lbs. S1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20; 



387 IVIaule's Panmure 

 All-Heart ^ 



Thin, Firm Rind; Splendid Shipper 

 Exquisite Flavor 



(80 days) Here we have an entirely distinct 

 variety that is sure to excite the admiration 

 of all lovers of fine watermelons. It is not 

 only of superb flavor, but is all its name im- 

 plies. Solid as a cannon ball, and while it 

 lias a thin rind, the skin is firm, consequent- 

 ly making it a good shipper. The seeds are 

 about the size of apple seeds but, not- 

 withstanding this fact, the average weight 

 of the melon is 30 to 40 pounds. The shape, 

 which runs uniform, is well shown in 

 illustration. Every one of our customers 

 who grows watermelons should make a 

 trial of Panmure All-Heart this season. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c; V2 lb. 85c; 

 lb. $1.50; 2 lbs. §2.75; 5 lbs. §6.60; 

 10 lbs. $12.00. 



391 Fordhook Early 



(75 daysl Nearly round melons with bright red flesh of 

 sweet flavor. Always gives satisfaction. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 

 1/4 lb. 2.5c; Vz lb. 40c; lb. 65c; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. .$2.60; 

 10 lbs. $4.85. 



403 Florida Favorite 



Good Keeper; Fine Shipper; Sweet and Delicious Flavor 

 (80 days) This splendid large oblong melon has a tough, 

 very dark green skin with still darker stripes. The flesh is 

 a beautiful deep red, fine grained, and entirely free of 

 stringiness. Florida Favorite has become ver\^ popular 

 primarily because of its deliciouslysweet and luscious flavor. 

 A first class shipper. Under good cultivation the melons 

 grow very large, weighing from 30 to 60 pounds. jNIakes a 

 strong, healthy vine and is very productive. Regardless of 

 the large size, this melon is firm, solid, and sweet, and 



alwavs pleasing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 



V4 lb. 30c; 1/2 lb. 45c; lb. 75c; 



2 lbs. §1.35; 5 lbs. §3.20; 10 lbs. §5.60. 



389 Excel 



Large, Oblong Fruits With Crisp, 

 Solid, and Sweet Flesh 



(90 days> The large, oblong melons are dark 

 green and have faint stripes. The tough 

 rind permits rough handling in transit, 

 making it a good long distance shipper. Tlie 

 red flesh is very solid, crisp, and of excellent 

 flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 40c; 

 V2 lb. 60c; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 

 5 lbs. $4.40; 10 lbs. $8.00. 



416 Perfection 



Unusually Large and a 

 Good Shipper 



(85 days) Although a comparatively new 

 melon, it has quickly become a great suc- 

 cess. Perfection grows to enormous size. 

 The fruits weigh from 35 to 50 pounds. The 

 rind is a glossy dark green, thin but un- 

 usually tough. The flesh is of a dark red 

 color. It is sweet and free from fiber or 

 strings, vet of firm texture. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; V2 lb. 60c; lb. $1.00; 

 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40; 10 lbs. $8.00. 



38 WIVI. HENRY IVIAULE 



'The Old Reliable Seed House" 



PhiladelphiavPa. 



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