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



DARK KIND KOLB GEM OR inT'TtTTwr* 



(Sometimes called YelloTBenfed Kolb Gem, - Thfs 

 may be described as being very superior to the old 

 hjolb (Jem variety It somewhat resembles the old 

 variety in size and appearance, but darker in co?or 

 both outside and inside. Where it rests on the ground 



t is yellow, while the Kolb Gem is white. The shape 

 is oblong to nearly round ; the rind is thin but very 



ough. and melons bear shipping and handling better 

 than mosr varieties. It has been largely grown in this 



t%oTr P Zt ia i mimy parts ,£ the So " th ' " n account of 



its excellent shipping qualities. Pkt, 5c.- oz lOe • 

 quarter lb., 15c; lb., 50c. ' 



KOLB GEM, OR ICEBURG. 



vigorous and productive^ ripening its fruit ear!v '■ unl 



quarter lb., 20c; lb., 60c. • 



« G ^ E X MONARCH.— The flesh of this variety is 

 crisn \V ■::i : \ n , (i '? r f^rkably sweet, delicious and 

 crisp. It is well adapted to both North qnd Snnf-h 



*?nfVr C V!- n >! f0r both marke1 and family garden n 



Pkt 5c g ^ lSh 1(fc' een COl < ° r ?," d a ^rite everywhere 

 rat., oc. , oz., 10c. ; quarter lb., 20c: lb.. 00c. 



m ^ AI ^ BER T HONEY.— Planters who sell their 

 melon, m nearby markets say that Ualbert Honey out' 

 sells any other variety they grow. It is essentially a 

 home melon for your awn use or nearby market as the 

 thin skin s too brittle to withstand rough handling In 

 distant shipping. The vines grow quickly, so tha they 

 will ripen cho,ce fruits even in the Northern States if 



fi*E !^!Toc ,ocation - Pkt - 5c - : "■• 10c - : SM 



BLACK BOULDER.— Eu or mou sly productive 

 and mammoth in size, with rich, dark green skin It 

 nn^iiTi 1 aay melon 0D the market, and its shipping 

 qualities are very good. It is one of the largest varie 

 ties grown. Pkt., 5c : oz.. 10 c . ; quarter lb., 20c. : lb . 



a c? I ' ECKLEY SWEET— Claimed to be the sweet- 

 est watermelon produced, and it is especially desirable 

 ro grow for home use or near market: too 'tender for 

 distant shipment. Fruits are oblong with dark ~reen 

 .nHrt'T 3 T y f , b . in rind: Hesh b"ght Icarlet with broad 

 t?r}„ I e? • wb,ch > s cr 'sp. sugary and entirely free 



fb 60c nnS ' neSS ' 5C- : ° 7 - 10c - : , 3 uarter lb - ; 20c - i 



^n CARO:LINA BRADFORD.— A splendid melon 

 H.L me i USe J ready for mark et about 85 days from 

 rrepn L^^f ' „ ", is a ^ vge - lon S melon, of dark 

 green color, with darker stripes ; the rich, red flesh is 

 f™ SR me T \ Un S and of excellent quality. The seeds 

 are white. Has very strong vines and very produc- 



lbr'20c ; g lb°, 69c e ; try lt Pkt " 5 °- : 0Z% 10C ' : ^ Uarter 



EDEN.- A cross of Kolb .Gem and Rattlesnake. 

 combining the good shipping qualites of the Kolb Gem 

 and the good eating qualities of the Rattlesnake It if 

 similar in shape and appearance to Kolb Gem, except- 

 ing that it has a brighter stripe, is a little larger and 

 has a more attractive appearance. It is becoming a 

 popular market melon wherever grown Pkt 5c • oz 

 10c; quarter lb., 20c; lb., 60c 



KOLB GEM. — An old, popular shipping melon, 

 largely grown in the South as well as in this section 

 The shape is oblong to nearly round. The melons weigh 

 from 30 to 40 lbs. each. The rind is thin but very 

 tough, and bears handling and shipping better than 

 most varieties. It is largely grown on account of its 

 superior shipping qualities. Flesh bright red; vines 

 hardy and productive. Pkt.. 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; quarter lb.. 

 20c : Hi.. 60c. 



MAMMOTH IRONCLAD.— Extra large, 



always solid and never mealy ; the heart Is very 

 large and grows uniform to large in size; an 

 excellent shipping variety. Pkt., 5c. : oz., 10c. ; 

 quarter lb.. 20c ; lb., 60c. 



NEW NATIONAL.— It is claimed that 

 this variety will thrive almost anywhere, even 

 in districts where watermelons will not gener- 

 ally grow, hence the name National. Size me- 

 dium to large and excellent table qualities. 

 Shape oblong ; outside color is pale with darker 

 markings : the flesh is brilliant red in color and 

 is remarkably solid: rind thin but very tough, 

 making it a good shipper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c: 

 quarter lb.. 20c ; lb.. 60c 



ALABAMA SWEET.— A dark green 

 melon with light seeds; a first-class shipper of 

 good size, with flesh that is simply delicious. 

 Altogether it is a first-rate business melon, 

 highly recommended for the South, where It 

 originated, and I am confident it will be a prize- 

 winning melon in the North in the melon-grow- 

 ing sections. Pkt, 5c ; oz., 10c ; quarter lb., 

 20c ; lb., 60c 



WONDERFUL SUGAR OR M'lVER.— 



This famous watermelon is, I believe, one of the 

 sweetest. It is of medium size, with striped or varie- 

 gated exterior; beautiful red flesh with white seeds; 

 the flesh is entirely stringless, and of perfect qualities 

 as to texture. The vines are strong, thrifty and pro- 

 lific. Originated in the West Indies and introduced 

 into this country in 1804. It is well adapted to nearby 

 markets, but rather delicate for long freight shipments. 

 Recommended for both North and South. Pkt, 5c ; 

 07,.. 10c; quarter lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 



GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE.— S m e 1 1 m e s 



called Striped Gipsy. A very large melon with good 

 shipping qualities. Shape oblong, striped and mottled 

 with various shapes of green. Flesh bright red; flavor 

 sweet and first class. A good shipper. Pkt, 5c ; oz., 

 10c: quarter lb., 20c: lb., 60c. 



THE DIXIE. — A watermelon of highest quality 

 and value. The size is large, specimens weighing 50 

 pounds being not infrequent. The flesh is scarlet, very 

 fine and extra firm. The rind, though thin, is very 

 tough, giving it a remarkable keeping quality. One of 

 the most prolific varieties grown, often producing sev- 

 eral melons on a single vine. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c ; 

 quarter lb., 20c. : lb., 60c. 



CUBAN QUEEN. — A favorite watermelon for 

 home and market. Exterior beautifully striped and 

 mottled. Rind thin but firm; flesh bright red, solid 

 and sweet : one of the best keepers and a first-class 

 shipper. Specimens have been known to weigh 100 

 pounds. A very prolific and profitable variety to grow 

 for market. Pkt., 5c : oz.. 10c. : quarter lb., 20c ; lb., 

 60c. 



HARRIS' EARLIEST.— This is an excellent 

 variety, and it will rank as one of the best early sorts. 

 The melons are large for an early variety; nearly oval 

 in shape. The skin is striped and mottled with green 

 and white ; the flesh is red, sweet, juicy and crisp. 

 Pkt, 5c; oz., 10c; quarter lb., 20c; lb., 60c 



