GARDEN MANUAL FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 



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Pride of Georgia. 



Pride of Georgia. A variety from 



Georgia of excellent quality; attains 



la'rge size when well cultivated. Very 

 good. 



Florida's Favorite. It is of oblong 

 shape, and large size; rind dark with 

 light green stripes, flesh light crimson, 

 very crisp and deliciously sweet, seed 

 rather small and of a light creamy-white 

 color. It is earlier than the Kolb Gem or 

 Rattle Snake. 



IVIcnte Cristo. A variety unsurpassed 

 for home use or near markets. Vine 

 vigorous and productive; fruit of medium 

 size, oval; color dark green, often show- 

 ing fine russeting; flesh very bright, ricS 

 red, and exceedingly sweet. This variety 

 is so crisp and tender that it will not 

 stand shipping. 



Bradford. This Melon is long in shape 

 and color dark green with darker wavy 

 bands; flesh melting and of excellent 

 flavor. Seed white, an excellent variety. 



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