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FERRY-MORSE SEED CO. 



Dixie Queen Watermelon af Oakview, our Seed Breeding Station near Detroit 



WATERMELON 



Days 



CHILIAN, BLACK SEEDED 85 



Rather small, almost round melon, normally 10 by 9 inches. Average weight when 

 full grown, 18 lbs. Color of rind medium green striped with darker green. Flesh 

 bright deep red and of excellent quality. 

 Particularly adapted for use on the Pacific Coast. 



CHILIAN, WHITE SEEDED 



Same as Chilian Black Seeded except for seed color. 

 Particularly adapted for use on the Pacific Coast. 



CITRON (Green Seeded) 95 



Practically the same in exterior appearance as the red seeded variety, but 1 to 2 in. 

 larger. Seeds smooth shiny green and very heavy. A productive strain. 



CITRON (Red Seeded) 95 



Standard preserving citron. Fruits globe-shaped; 7 — 8 in. in diameter; medium green 

 streaked with dark green; smooth, very hard; flesh white; very firm; unpalatable in 

 raw state. 



DIXIE QUEEN (White Seeded Cuban Queen) 85 



Much used in the South for shipping and also good for home gardens because of the 

 excellent quality. Fruits nearly round, light green striped with darker green, often 

 weigh 40 to 50 pounds; rind thin but tough. The deep red flesh is crisp and sweet. 

 The few seeds are white. 



EARLY CANADA 75 



A recent introduction recommended for use in the North where the growing season 

 is short. Medium size, nearly round, usually 8V2 to 10 inches in diameter. Color 

 greyish green with fine green veining. Flesh bright red and of good quality. Seeds 

 small, reddish brown in color. 



EARLY KANSAS 85 



Recently introduced melon of high merit. Distinctly early, of large size, and excellent 

 quality. Fruits nearly round, slightly longer than broad; handsome color, deep 

 emerald green with irregular paler green stripes; seeds large and of reddish color. 

 Popular in mid-west for shipping. Rind medium thick and fairly strong. 



