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Wasser Melone, GER. 
and disease attacks than Muskmelons. 
of such mixtures is advisable. 
Snowbound. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 
15 cts.; 4 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1. 
Harris’ Earliest. This po amere Watermelon grows rather 
large for an early variety, slightly oval in shape, skin mottled 
light and dark green. It is uniform in size and shape; the 
flesh is solid, Dae red, very tender and sweet. Pkt., 10 
ets.; oz., 15 cts.; £ lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 
Cole’s Early. An early variety. ‘Large heart, flesh of fine 
texture and good flavor. Rind thin. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 
cts.; 4 lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Alabama Sweet. A large and attractive Melon, oblong in 
shape, early in maturing, and very sweet. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 
15 cts.; 4 lb., 35 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Ice Cream. Skin mottled gray, flesh pink. Very solid and 
sweet. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 30 cts.; Ib., 90 cts. 
Dark Icing. Very solid, rind thin, and highly prized as a 
shipper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 
Mountain Sweet. Early, large, oblong, skin dark green, 
flesh red, very solid and sweet; a good Melon for northern 
gardens. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } 1b., 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 
Blue Gem, or Iceberg. Similar in shape to the well-known 
Kolb’s gem. Flesh pink, darker than Kolb’s Gem. Pkt., 5 
cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; } lb., 30 cts.; lb., 9) cts. 
Kolb Gem. Of a delicious, sugary flavor, bright red flesh. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } Ib,, 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 
Florida Favorite. Of medium size, striped alternately light 
and dark green, flesh deep red, crisp and sweet. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 30 cts.; Ib., 90 cts. 
Striped Gop or Rattlesnake. Oblong shape, skin 
mottled and striped; medium early; flesh crimson and fine 
flavor. Pkt., 5cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 80 cts. 
Dixi2. A cross between the Kolb Gen and old- fashioned 
Mountain Sweet, surpassing the former in earliness, produc- 
tiveness and shipping qualities, and fully equaling the latter in 
quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; } 1b., 3d cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Monte Cristo, or Kleckley Sweets: Where sweetness 
combined with large size is desired this variety will surely 
please, as it not only produces Melons above the Medium 
size, but has that crisp, sugary flavor so much desired in a 
Watermelon. It is the sweetest of all. Oval shape, skin 
dark green and somewhat mottled. The rind is thin, but 
sufficiently tough to stand carrying to nearby markets. Pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 15 cts ; $ lb., 85 cts., lb., $1.00. 
WATERM ELO NS @ Melon @eau, FR. Zandia, Sp. 
One ounce for thirty hills; four to five pounds for an acre. 
CULTURE.—See directions given under Muskmelons. 
Watermelons, however, are slightly less subject to ‘‘bug’’ depredations 
At the same time they are more easily hurt by strong spray mixtures, and caution in the use 
Watson, (See cut.) A large oblong Melon, the skin of 
which is dark green, with thick netting all over, quite distinct 
from other varieties. It originated in Georgia, a State noted 
for producing fine Watermelons, and this new variety is a 
good example of what a first-class Watermelon should be. 
The rind is thin, but tough, and the flesh a bright, attractive 
red color, of a delicious, sweet and satisfying flavor. Its ap- 
pearance and quality strongly recommend it both for home use 
and for market. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 50 cts.; 
Ib., $1.50. 
Sugar Stick. Oblong in shape and fair size. The skin is 
mottled green and white, flesh bright red, heart large and 
very sweet. The vines are strong and very productive. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 1 cts.; 4} lb., 35 cts. ; lb., $1.00. 
Halbert Honey. A large and attractive Melon, oblong 
shape; rind dark green, flesh crimson; very sweet and tender. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; + 1b., 35 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Wonderful (Zhe Melver Sugar Melon). A very sweet, 
solid-fleshed sort; often grows to the length of two feet. Pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; £ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Sweet=Heart. Vine vigorous and productive, 
red, solid and very tender, melting and sweet. 
z., 10 cts.; +1b., 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 
Cuban Queen, One of the largest varieties, flesh bright red. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.; 10 cts:; } 1b., 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 
Black Spanish. Solid, thin rind; flesh scarlet. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
, LOvcts.5> 2 Ib:, 380) cts.; lb., 90 cts: 
Mammoth Ironclad, An oblong Melon, which grows toa 
large size, solid and of most delicious flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 
Seminole. Flesh a vivid ucumsen color; 
Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; }1b., 30 cts.; lb., 
Jordan’s Gray Monarch, or Long Lisht. Icing. <A vari- 
ety of Icing W aeeneion producing large, oblong Melons. 
Color of skin very light green. Quality good, Pkt. ., © cts.5 
z., 10)ets.;\ + 1b., 30 cts.; Ib., 90 cts. 
Yellow Ice Cream. Flesh is a rich golden-yellow, but, un- 
like other varieties of this character, it is entirely free from 
coarseness, and is sweet, luscious and melting. Ol slong shape, 
with dark green rind. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; } 1b., 50 
cets.; Ib., $1.50. 
Colorado Preserving Citron. 
SeLvesun kts pi ctse; loz. la cts.s. 2 lb., 
flesh bright 
Rkts75)ctsa; 
crisp and sugary. 
90 cts. 
Excellent for making pre- 
35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
