WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



Vegetable Seeds — 53 



NEW ANGEL'S KISS WATERMELON. 



cHew AngeVs Kiss Watermelon. 



This fine watermelon originated in Texas and my attention was first | a heavy bearer of large mottled, silver gray melons with very tough 

 directed to it on account of its most remarkable name. After giving it 



a thorough trial at Paumure I have come to the conclusion there is 

 only one objection to this superb melon and that is its name. Angel's 

 Kiss originated with one of the largest Southern melon growers who 

 named it Angel's Kiss on account of its delicious flavor. Up to date it 

 has only been grown to a limited extent among market growers in the 

 State of Texas. It is entirely distinctive and a handsome melon of 

 large oblong shape, which is well shown in the illustration herewith 

 taken from a photograph. The flesh is bright red, solid, firm and of 

 melting flavor. The vine is a remarkably strong vigorous grower and 



thin rind. The melons measure from 20 to 80 Inches in length, with an 

 average weight of from SO to 40 pounds each, ripening through and 

 through and is one of the very earliest good melons in cultivation. 

 It is thoroughly distinctive and the melons are most attractive; 

 whether in the field or on the market stall, attracting attention at 

 all times. The seed is pure white. In conclusion I would say that 

 growers for market will find Angel's Kiss a rapid seller, a good ship- 

 per and a melon that will be called for to the exclusion of other sorts 

 by customers after they have once sampled it. My supply of seed has 

 been grown for me by the originator and is limited. 



THE DIXIE 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents; quarter pound, 75 cents; pound, $2,50 



THE DIXIE A watermelon of highest quality and value. .The size is large, specimens 



weiehin<*50 lbs. beirg not infrequent. The flesh is scarlet, very fine and extra firm. A note- 

 worthy and very valuable feature of this watermelon is the fact that the rind, though thin is 



almost impene- 

 trable, giving it 

 remarkable 

 keeping quality. 

 The variety is 

 one of the most 

 prolific known, 

 often producing 

 6 to 8 large mel- 

 ons on a single 

 vine. The vines 

 root at the joints, 

 and thus become 

 more drought re- 

 sisting and vig- 

 orous. Plct., 5c; 

 ox., 10c; % lb., 

 25c; lb., 75c 



Alfred u. Bates, 

 Crocker, Mo .—Your 

 Paninure All Heart 

 Watermelon is ex- 

 cellent in quality; 

 delicious in taste. 

 Youi'Droughtproof 

 Corii lias done ex- 

 ceedingly well. 



FLORIDA 

 FAVORITE. 



KOLB'S GEM This is a favorite among 



Southern growers for shipping purposes. The 

 shape is oblong to nearly round; color and 

 markings as indicated in the engraving. The 

 melons weigh from 30 to 50 pounds each. The 

 rind, though thin, is tough. Flesh is bright red. 

 Vines productive; a profitable market melon. 

 Pkt., 5c; ox., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 85c 



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. Sample specimens of this melon sent m e from Florida always 

 reach Philadelphia in prime condition. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \4 3b.. 30 cts.; lb., $1-00. 



TRUE DARK ICING. 



TRUE DARK ICING A nearly round 



watermelon, with very thin rind. The flesh is 

 solid and sweet. An excellent shipper, not- 

 withstanding its thin rind. I know this to be 

 one of the most desirable melons. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; ox., 10 cts.; ' ,' lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



