
HE JONES. 









































































































RK ICING.—A nearly round watermelon, with very thin rind, as shown in the 
The seeds are white. The flesh is solid and of delicious sweetness. An excellent 
hper, notwithstanding its thin rind. I know this to be one of the most desirable melons on 
fe market. Packet. 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 14 pound, 20 cents; pound, 40 cents. 
THE JONES.—Color a beautiful green, almost solid, though sometimes marked as in the pic- 
ure. Flesh bright red, very sweet and juicy. An excellent shipper. Sometimes reaches a 
veight 6f 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, 20 cents; pound, 50 cents. 
E DIXIE.—A watermelon of highest quality and value. The size is large, speqjmens 
weighing 50 Ibs. 
being not infre- 
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 
thin is almost im- 
penetrable, giv-| 
ing it remarkable 
keeping qualities | 
The variety is one | 
of the most pro- 
lific known, often 
producing 6 to 8} 
large melons on |} 
a single vine. | 
The yines root at 
the joints, and 
: thus become 
The Dixie is a cross between Kolb’s Gem and the old 
the former in shipping qualities, and fully equals the 
It isa far better keeper 
14 Ib., 20¢e.; 1b., 60c. 





























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THE DIXIE. 















more drought resisting and vigorous. 
fashioned Mountain Sweet. It surpasses 
latter in point of exquisite flavor, and is ten days earlier than either. 
than either parent, by reason of its impenetrable rind. Pkt.,5¢.; 0Z., 10c.; 
ere Ce oe ee 

FLORIDA 
FAVORITE. 



























ith dark and light green exterior. Shape ob- 
Ripens ahead of Kolb’s Gem, Ironclad 
orida always 
lb., 50 cts. 
FLORIDA FAVORITE.—A beautiful melon, w 
risp and deliciously sweet. 
Samplespecimens of this melon sent me from F] 
Packet, 5 cts.; ounce. 10 cts.; } 
long. Flesh bright crimson, c 
ior Rattlesnake. A good shipper. 
h Philadelphia in prime condition. 
EMINOLE.—A large and very 
oductive early watermelon.Color 
Sually gray; sometimes a light 
green. Flesh carmine; of good 
quality and flavor. The rind is 
very thin, but so tough as to make 
the melona most excellent shipper. 
Gray and green melons borne on 
the same vine. One of the most 
popular watermelons on this page. 
2 et, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 
ts.; lb., 75 ets. 
OLORADO PRESERVING.— 
Makes beautiful, nearly transpar- 
ent preservesof unsurpassed flavor. 
Superior to the ordinary preserv- 
ing citron in quality. Immensely 
productive. Pkt.,5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 
Y% \b., 25 cts.; 1b., 75 cts. 
SP See Bee UN SOY eA A PEN Oe ee ee a 
4 Ib., 20 cts.; 


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—— 
PHINNEY’S EARLY. 
PHINNEYW’S EARLY.—Melons of medium 
size and oblong shape, marked with two 
shades of green. The rind is thin. Tne red 
fiesh is very sweet and tender. The vine is 
| productive and a sure cropper; the melons 
matyring early. Adapted to the Northern 
Sta#€s. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 4 1b., 20c.; lb., 50c. 
sCOLE’S EARLY. — A fine watermelon of 
Medium size, almost round in shape, mottled 
with various shades of green. The rind is thin, 
and the bright red flesh is of delicate texture, 
It is claimed that this early, quick maturing 
variety will ripen in any latitude where the 
season is as long as that of New York State 
Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 144 lb., 25 cts.; 1b., 75 cts 

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, and the melon 
bears handling and shipping well. The flesh 
is bright red, and of very good quality. The 
vines are productive, and it is considered a 
profitable market melon. Pkt., 5 cts.; ounce 
10 cents; 14 lb., 20 cents; lb., 50 cents. 

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., 20 cts.; 1b., 50 cts. 
HARRIS’ EARLIEST, 
PANMURE ALL HEART. 
(See specialties.) 









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Y os THE BOS 
THE BOSS.—A famous watermelon witb 
very dark green rind; one of the best of ship 
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pers. The flesh is an unusually deep scarl 
rich in sugar and of excellent flavor. Size 
large, often weighing 80 to 40 pounds. Very 
productive. Hills should not be nearer to- 
| gether than 9x9 feet. This melon requires 
rich soil. Unexcelled for market. Packet, 
5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 20 ets.; Ib., 50 cts 
