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W. F. Allen's Plant and Seed Catalogue, Salisbury, Mvi. 



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KLECKLET SWEET.— Fruit oblong with dark 

 green skin and very thin rind. Flesb bright scarlet 

 with broad, solid hf-art. which is crisp, sugary and en- 

 tirely free from stringiness. Claimed to be the sweet- 

 est watermelon produced and is especially desirable for 

 home use or near market. Too tender for long ship- 

 ment. I'kt. '<c: 07.. 10c; 1-4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c. 



CABOLIWA BRADFORD.— This is a large 

 melon of dark green color with darker stripes. The 

 rich red flesh is sweet and melting and of excellent 

 quality. The seeds are white. Has very strong vines 

 and very productive. The Carolina Bradford is a 

 splendid m^lon for home use : ready for market in 

 about 85 days from time of planting. A good one ; 

 try it. Pkt. .jc ; oz. 10c ; 1-4 lb. 20c ; lb. COc. 



SWEETHEART. — This is a magniaccnt ship- 

 ping melon of uniformly large size and good quali- 

 ties. Vines are vigorous and productive, ripening its 

 fruit medium early ; uniformly mottled, light and 

 very light green ; rind thin, but firm medium bright 

 red. solid, and very tender, melting and sweet. Fruit 

 remains in condition for use longer than most other 

 sorts. Pkt. oc. ; oz. lOc. ; 1-4 lb. 20c. ; lb. 60c. 



CUBAN QUEEN". — It is claimed that specimens 

 of this variety have been known to weigh 100 lbs. A 

 very prolific and profitable variety to grow (or mar- 

 ket. The rind is firm ; flesh bright red, solid and 

 sweet. One of the best keepers and a first-class ship- 

 per. Exterior is beautifully striped and mottled. A 

 favorite for home use or market. Pkt. 5c ; oz. lOc ; 

 1-4 lb. 20c; lb. COc. 



GREY MONARCH.— 



This melon is adapted to- 

 both the North and South, 

 and is an excellent market 

 and home melon. It is of a 

 lightish green color and a fa- 

 /olite everywhere. The flesh 

 is dark red and is remark- 

 ably sweet, delicious and 

 crisp. Pkt. 5c. ; oz. 10c. ; 1-4 

 lb. 20c. ; lb. COc. 



ALABAMA SWEET.— 



Altogether this is a first-rate 

 business melon and a popu- 

 lar one. Highly recommend- 

 ed for the South, where it 

 originated, and I am confi- 

 dent that it will he a prize 

 winner in the North. A dark 

 green melon with light seeds. 

 A first-class shiijper, of good 

 size, with flesh that is sim- 

 ply delicious. Pkt. 5c. : oz. 

 10c. ; 1-4 lb. 20c. ; lb. COc. 



EDEN. — This is similar 

 In shape and appearance 

 to Kolb Cera, except that 

 it has a brighter stripe, 

 and is a little larger and of a more attractive ap- 

 pearance. It is a very popular market varlet.7 

 wherever grown, being a cross of Kolb Gem and 

 Rattlesnake, and it combines the good shipping quali- 

 ties of Kolb Gem and the good Caliug qualities of 

 Ratllesnake. A desirable- variety. I'kt. fic. ; oz. 10c. ; 

 1-4 11). 20c. ; lb. COc. 



DARK RIND KOLB GEM OR ICEBURG.— 



(Sometimes called Yellow-Bellied Kolb Gem.) This va- 

 riety somewhat resembles the old Kolb Gem in size 

 and appearance, but darker in coloring both inside and 

 out. This variety is very much superior to the old 

 Kolb Gem in qvality and equal to if a.'? a. shipping 

 melon. Where it rests on the ground it is yellow, 

 while the old Kolb Gem is nearly white. The shape is 

 oblong to nearly round. The rind is thin, but very 

 tough. It has been largely grown in this section and 

 in many parts of the South on account of its excellent 

 shipping qualities. Pkt. 5c. ; oz. 10c. ; 1-4 Ih. 20c. ; 

 lb. COc. 



BLACK BOULDER.— Enormously productive and 

 mammoth size, with rich, dark green skin. The true 

 stock of this variety cuts equal to any on the market, 

 and its shipping qualities are very good. It is one of 

 the largest varieties grown. Pkt. 5c. ; oz. l»o. ; 1-4 lb. 

 20c. : lb . COc. 



THE DIXIE. — One of the most prolific rarieties 

 grown, often producing two or three melons ea a sin- 

 gle vine. Of highest quality and value. The size is 

 large, specimens often weighing 50 lbs. The flesh is 

 scarlet, very fine and extra firm. The riad is thin, 

 but tough, making it an excellent keeper aad a good 

 market sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1-4 lb. 20« ; Ih. 60c. 



RADISHES. 



SCARLET GLOBE. 



SCARLET GLOBE. — This is my favorite of all 

 the varieties for marivi-t purposes. It will bear forcing 

 without becoming pitliy in character or suffering in- 

 jury to its flavor. Its attractive shape is shown in the 

 illustration. Its color is rich scarlet, which has a 

 small top, and is in all respects a high-grade radish. 

 The very best early market variety. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c ; 

 1-4 lb. 20e ; lb. 50c. 



ICICLE.- Long white, and very early. It Is long 

 and slender, tapering in shape, and of perfectly white 

 color. Grows quickly to market size, and is crisp and 

 brittle ; flavor mild. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c ; 1-4 lb. 20c ; 

 lb. COc. 



ICALIFORNIA WHITE WINTER. — Grown 

 extensively in California and is very large in size, 

 growing to 8 to 20 inches long and 2 to 3 inches in 

 diameter. It is white, solid and of good quality. Pkt. 

 5c ; oz. 10c ; 1-4 lb. 20c ; lb. 50c. 



LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP.- The hest of 



the long, scarlet radishes. It makes beautiful radishes 

 which are always brittle and sweet 25 to 30 days from 

 sowing. Undoubtedly the standard long red rarlety 

 for market and the home garden. Pkt. 5e ; •«. 10c; 

 1-4 lb. 20c ; lb. 50c. 



EARLY DARK RED. — A great farorlte with 

 some market gardeners. A fine variety and scnerally 

 gives satisfaction. It is beautifully colored, a« implied 

 by Its name. It makes a very rapid growth and is one 

 of the sweetest and tenderest radishes in the H»t. Pkt. 

 5c; oz. 10c; 1-4 lb. 2()c ; lli. COc. 



WHITE TIP SCARLET TURNIP.— Color is 

 scarlet, with white top, as indicated l)y ita name. It 

 is quick to mature, being ready for the table, when 

 forced in the greenhouse, from 17 to 20 days from 

 planting. An excellent market variety, either for 

 greenhouse or outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c; oa. 10« ; 1-4 

 lb. 20c; lb. 50c. 



WHITE TIP SCARLET TURNIP. 



