HIGH QUALITY SEEDS. 19 



W A T E R M E l_ O N S 



WAssKRMELONE, Ger. 



CULTURE. — In order to get good watermelons it is essential that the plants have a good start, and 

 to this end it is important to prepare hills by thoroughly working into the soil an abundance of well- 

 rotted manure, and in this plant the seed as soon as the ground becomes warm and dry. Cultivate 

 exactly like cantaloupes, but give more room, say 8 to 10 feet apart each way. They should not be 

 planted near pumpkins, gourds or their species, as they will hybridize and injure the flavor of both 

 One ounce will plant thirty hills; three pounds will plant an acre. 



ilb., 



Florida Favorite Watermelon 



FLORIDA FAVOEITE. The most popular watermelon on the list. It is a prime favorite for home 

 consumption. It ripens early, has dark skin with light-green strips, and crimson flesh; exceedingly 

 sweet and fine quality. Packet, 5c.; oz., 10c. ; i lb., 15c.; ^ lb., 25c.; lb., 40c. 



BLUE GEM. Will average larger than the Kolb Gem, and as a table melon is far superior. Of a dark 

 bluish green color, very uniform in size and shape, crimson flesh, equal to any as a shipper and shows 

 up well in bulk. The vine makes a strong and vigorous growth and can be depended upon under or- 

 dinarily favorable circumstances to set a large number of fruits. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; \ lb., 15c. 

 20c.; lb., 35c. 



GIRARDEAU'S TRIUMPH. A favorite market and 

 shipping melon. It is early, prolific, and averages very 

 large. Its fine appearance makes it a ready seller in any 

 market. The rind, like that of the Duke Jones, is of 

 dark green color, with indistinct stripe; flesh solid and 

 eweet. Packet, 5c.; oz., 10c. ; \ lb., 15c.; lb., 35c. 



KLEOKLEY SWEETS. This new variety is one of 

 the finest flavored melons grown. The vines are strong 

 and vigorous; the fruits oblong in form, eighteen to 

 twenty inches long, and ten to twelve inches in diame- 

 ter; skin dark green; flesh bright red, extremely sweet, 

 melting and luscious. Ripens close to the rind, which 

 is only about one-half inch in thickness. The large, 

 solid heart does not crack open when ripe. Not a ship- 

 per, but highly recommended for the home market and 

 family garden. Packet, 5c.; oz., 10c. ; ilb., 20c.; lb., 

 50c. 



SWEET HEART. A magnificent, new and distinct 

 shipping variety of the largest size ; nearly globular in 

 shape; skin a bright, beautiful-, mottled green; rind thin; flesh bright red, firm and solid to the center, 

 heavy, but crisp, melting and exceedingly sweet. A good keeper and improves in quality for a long 

 time after ripening. Vine vigorous and productive, ripening its fruit early. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ;*|^ 

 lb., 15c.; lb., 35c. 



KOLB'S GEM, Extensively grown, particularly in the South, for shipment to Northern markets. Fruit uniformly large 

 and nearly round, mottled and striped with light and dark green; flesh a bright red, and while somewhat coarse, does not 

 detract from its delicious, sugary flavor. The outer shell is exceedingly hard and firm, which makes it a standard sort for 

 shipping long distances. Packet, 5c. and 10c ; 1-4 lb., 15c.; lb., 35c. 



JORDAN'S GRAY MONARCH or LONG LIGHT ICING. One of the largest of melons and a fine shipper, carrying well for 

 long distances. It is long in shape, with skin of mottled gray color and bright crimson flesh. The flavor is sweet and de- 

 licious. Packet, 5c.; oz., 10c. ; 1-4 lb., 15c.; lb., 40c. 



PHINNEY'S EARLY. A valuable variety for use in the North, as it is hardy and a sure cropper; vines vigorous and pro- 

 ductive, fruiting quite early; fruit medium size, oblong, smooth, marbled with two shades of green; rind thin, flesh pink, 

 tender and crisp. Packet, 5c.; oz.. 10c. ; 1-4 Ib^, 20c.; lb., 50c. 



GIPSY or GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE. One of the largest, oldest and most popular sorts, particularly in the South; fruit 

 oblong, of light green color, finely marked with darker shade; flesh bright scarlet and very sweet. Packet, 5c.; oz., 10c. ;-2 

 ozs., 15c.; 1-1 lb., 20c.; lb., 40c. 



Kolb's Gem Watermelon 



