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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL 



WATER MELONS. 



Ger. Wasser Meltne. Fr. Melon (T Ban. 



One ounce will plant about 40 hills. 



Water-melons require a rich though rather 

 sandy soil for best development, and thrive best 

 in a warm, sunny exposure. Plant in hills eight 

 to ten feet apart each way, and cultivate like 

 the muskmelon. To secure the largest fruit, 

 have but one or two melons to a vine. 



COLE'S EARLY. See N'ovelties. 



SWEET HEART. An entirely distinct Water 

 Melon which is early, large. handsome, 

 heavy, good shipper, long keeper, bright col- 

 or; best quality. Vine vigorous and pro- 

 ductive, ripening its fruit early. Fruit large, 

 oval, very heavj% uniformly mottled light 

 and dark green, rind thin but firm, flesh 

 bright red, solid but very tender, molting 

 and sweet. Remains in condition for use 

 longer than any other sort; seeds grnv. 

 This melon is sure to become one of the 

 most popular sorts in cultivation. The pa.st 

 two years has been tested commercially by 

 growing car-loads of the fruit which read- 

 ily sold when many other kinds were rot- 

 ting in the fields for want of purchasers. It 

 has given splendid satisfaction. Ter pkt. 

 .5 cts., oz. 10 cts.. 14 lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



GREEN AND GOLD. A new golden fleshed 

 novel and valuable variety. It is of good size 

 (25 to 30 lbs.), early, productive; rind very 

 thin, flesh is juicy, very sweet, and of deli- 

 cious flavor. Its rich golden color makes it 

 desirable as an ornament for the table, it& 

 golden slices contrasting with the crimson 

 sorts. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., % lb. 15 cts., 

 lb. 50 cts. 



HUNGARIAN HONEY. This variety is of a rery 

 rich honey flavor, richer and sweeter to the 

 taste than any other. Flesh brilliant red 

 color and stringless, completely melting in the 

 mouth. The melons ripen early, the vines are 

 strong and healthy, and very productive. 

 Fruit medium size and a popular favorite foi 

 the family garden. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., 

 % lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



PHINNEY'S EARLY. Flesh red, sweet, tender 

 and brittle. Hardy, productive, early, and a 

 sure cropper. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts., 

 /b. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts 



CUBAN QUEEN. 



KOLB'S GEM MELON. 



KOLB'S GEM. This variety is more largely 



grown by shippers than any other. The rind 

 though quite thin, is very tough, standing 

 handling and shipment long distances without 

 breakage. The flesh is bright red and of fint 

 quality Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts., lb. 15 

 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



MAMMOTH GRAY MONARCH. This fine vari- 

 ety frequently attains a weight of ninety 

 pounds. The skin is a mottled gray color, 

 shape long. Flesh bright crimson, and of 

 sweet, delicious flavor. One of the most pro- 

 ductive varieties known, and destined to 

 become a popular market variety. Per pkt. ^ 

 cts., oz. 8 cts., 14 lb. 15 cts.. lb. 50 cts. 



MAMMOTH IRON-CLAD. This variety grows 

 uniformly large, often weighing sixty to sev- 

 enty pounds; hardly ever bursting or showing 

 any bruises, hence the best market melon. 

 Plucked when ripe or left on the vines, they 

 keep in fine condition. It is of the most delic- 

 ious and sugary flavor. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 

 cts., % lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



CUBAN QUEEN. The vines are very strong, 

 healthy and vigorous in growth. The flesh Is 

 bright red, solid, peculiarly luscious, crisp and 

 sugary. It is an excellent keeper, very thin 

 rind, enormously productive, and very neavy, 

 having been grown to weigh 100 pounds. Pe> 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., 14 lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



THE BOSS. Large, long in shape, very dark 

 green in color. Flesh red color, crystaline, 

 melting, of unusually fine flavor, and extend- 

 ing almost to the skin. A variety certain to 

 please, either for shipping or home consump- 

 tion. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts.. 14 lb. 15 cts., 

 lb. 50 cts. 



PEERLESS, or ICE CREAM. One of the best 

 Melons in cultivation. Of medium size, thin 

 rind, light mottled green; flesh bright scarlet, 

 solid to the center, crisp, melting, and sweet 

 as honey. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts.. 14 'b. 15 

 cts., lb. .50 cts. 



MOUNTAIN SWEET. One of the very best for 

 general culture; rind thin and dark green: 

 flesh red, solid, and very sweet. Per pkt. 4 

 cts., oz. 7 cts., V4 lb. 15 cts., lb. 45 cts. 



COLORADO PRESERVING. An Improvement 

 on the green preserving melon; enormously 

 productive, and of bettor quality, and making 

 very clear, transparent preserves, of fine fla- 

 vor. Directions for cooking and preserving 

 inside each packet. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 M lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



