All tlie 3est ^Walter-Melons. 



»*nCB CREAM, or FIlERIiES An old and popular sort, still 

 one of the very best for main crops. Fruits of medium size ; flesh 

 scarlet, sweet and rich. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. locts., Klb. 25 cIs., lb. yocts. 



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■M* CUB AN QUEEN. Remarkable for the size, weight and s^fCuy Fruits round, dark green, ripening very early ; flesh bright scarlet. 



of'its fruits, which frequently weigh 80 pounds. The rinds are 

 striped with light and dark green, thick, and tough enough to bear 

 shipping well ; flesh bright red, crisp, melting and 

 delicious. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 25 cts., 

 lb. 70 cts. 



?^GBEEN and GOLD. So named because of the 

 beautiful contrast between its dark green skin and 

 bright golden orange flesh. The vines bear heavy 

 crops of good-sized fruits, which weigh from 25 to 45 

 pounds, have very t.iin rinds and ripen very early 

 throughout, having no trace of a white core in the 

 center; the flesh is granular and sugary. A good 

 and beautiful dessert melon. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 Klb. 25 cts., lb. 70 cts. 

 -RUBY GOLD. A seedling from Green and Gold, 

 quite handsome in the coloring of its flesh, which is 

 golden yellow-striped and blotched with bright red 

 and pink ; it ripens close to the thin rind, is solid to 

 the center, having no core or stringiness whatever, 

 and is tender, very juicy, rich, sweet and melting. 

 The fruits are sometimes more than 2 feet long, and 

 weigh from 40 to 60 pounds. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 YiXb. 25 cts., lb. 70 cts. 

 GRAT MONARCH. The largest melon grown, and 

 one of the very best in quality. The light green or 

 grayish oblong fruits frequently weigh from 60 to 70 

 pounds, and the deep red, delicate flesh ripens close 

 to the thin, hard rind. Another name for this melon 

 is Long White Icing, given, perhaps, because Gray 

 Monarch closely resembles that famous old variety in 

 flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 25 cts., lb. 70 cts. 

 — DIXIE. Of southern origin, and a great fci - ^r.te for 

 shipping. The vines are vigorous, hardy and fruit- 

 ful ; the fruits large, oblong, striped, verv early in 

 ripening and long-keeping; rind thin and tough; 

 flesh bright scarlet, entirely free from stringiness ; 

 sweet and good, ripening evenly throughout, 

 oz. 10 cts., %\h. 25 cts., lb. 70 cts. 

 VOLGA. A small, round, late, Russian melon, peculiar and at- 

 ' tractive in appearance, and noted for the superior quality of its 

 flesh. The fruits are pale green, have a thin, tough rind, solid 

 flesh and small seeds. The variety is well adapted to cold cli- 

 mates, and is one of the best for private gardens. Pkt^^^iiil 



oz. 10 cts. <K lb. 

 25 cts., lb. 70 cts. 

 ->BLACE SPAN 



IDE OF GEORGIA. A southern favorite, and a good ship- 

 per. Fruits large, oval, ridged like an orange ; flesh tender, juicy, 

 sweet and delicate. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 25 cts., lb. 70 cts. 

 OUNTAIN SWEET. One of the best sorts for the hom gar- 

 den. Fruits large, roundish, oval, with dark green skin ; flesh 

 red, solid, juicy and delicious. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 25 cts., 

 lb. 70 cts. 



PHINNEY EARLY. Very early, and valuable for culture in 

 the north. Vines hardy, vigorous and productive; fruits of medium 

 size, oblong, marbled with light and dark green ; flesh red, sweet 

 and good. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts. Klb. 25 cts., lb. 70 cts. 

 BOSS. A large, handsome, oblong melon, with dark green skin 

 and rich, melting, deep scarlet flesh. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 ^Ib. 25 cts., lb. 70 cts. 



ELAWARE. The immense fruits of this variety somewhat re- 

 semble those of Ironclad, but are much superior to them in quality. 

 The rind is thin and tough, so that melons ship to long distances 

 in good condition, and the flesh is bright red, sugary and luscious, 

 ripening close to the rind. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %\h. 25 cts., 

 lb. 70 cts. 



HUNGARIAN HONEY. One of the sweetest melons grown. 



rich, sweet and juicy ; vines very productive. Pkt. 5 

 oz. 10 cts., Klb. 25 cts., lb. 70 cts. 



Pride of Georgia. 



Pkt. 5 cts.. 



FLORIDA FAVORITE. Fruits large, oblong, with sweet, red 

 flesh. Claimed to be 10 days earlier than Kolb's Gem. An 

 excellent melon for home garden, but not generally considered a 

 good shipper, and good only for markets that are close at hand. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 25 cts., lb. 70 cts. 

 SCALY BARK. Noted for its record as a shipping melon. 

 Rind thin, tough and strong ; flesh light crimson, tender and 

 good ; very profitable and popular for market. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., Klb. 25 cts., lb. 70 cts. 

 ^VICK'S EARLY. Fruits long and smooth, small, very early; 

 ISH. A stanc^fll ']'*" flesh bright pink, solid and sweet. Pkt 5 cts., oz.- 10 cts., 

 5<lb. 25 cts., lb. 70 cts. 



bLORADO PRESERVING. More productive than the com- 

 mon preserving citron and considerably larger. The flesh is pale 

 green, firm and solid; seeds few. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 Klb. 70 cts. 



early variet}', with 

 round, dark green 

 fruits of medium 

 size, and melting, 

 sugary red flesh. 

 The vines are 

 rather small, and 

 may be planted 

 closer than some 

 kinds. Some of 

 our best new mel- 

 ons are thought to 

 be hybrids of this. 

 Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, 

 Klb. 25c., lb. 70c. 



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RED-SEEDED CITRON. Grows uni 

 formly round and smooth, striped and 

 marbled with light green. Flesh white 

 and solid ; seeds red. It should be borne 

 in mind that the last two varieties are not 

 used for eating in the raw state, but for pre- 

 serves, pickles, etc., in which form they 

 are considered delicious. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., hlb. 25 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



