HIGH QUALITY SEEDS. 



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WATERMELONS 



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 pump- 

 kins, 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. 



Florida Favorite Watermelon. 



FLORIDA FAVORITE. — The most popular watermelon on the list. It is a prime favorite 

 for home consumption. It ripens early, has dark skin with light-green stripes, and crimson 

 flesh; exceedingly sweet and fine quality. Packet, 5c.; oz., lOc; ^ lb., 15c.; ^ lb., 25c.; lb., soc. 



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 ordinarily favorable circumstances to set a large number of fruits. Packet, 

 5c. and lOc; ^ lb., iSc; >^ lb., 25c.; lb., 40c. 



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 sweet. 

 Packet, Sc.; oz., lOc; ^4 lb., 15c. ; lb., 40c. 



KLECKLEY 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 diameter; 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 shipper, but highly recommended for the 

 home market and family garden. Packet, 5c.; oz., loc. ; % lb., 20c.; lb., 50c. 



SWEET HEART. — A magnificent, new and distinct shipping variety of the largest size; near- 

 ly 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 im- 

 proves in quality for a long time after ripening. Vine vigorous and productive, ripening its 

 fruit early. Packet, 5c. and loc; lb., 15c.; lb., 40c. 



KOLB'S GEM. — Extensively grown, particularly in the South, for shipment to Northern mar- 

 kets. 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 loc. ; % lb., iSc; 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 delicious. Packet, 5c.; oz., lOc; J4 

 lb., 15c.; lb., 40C. 



PHINNEY'S EARLY. — A valuable variety for use in the North, as it is hardy and a sure crop- 

 per; vines vigorous and productive, fruiting quite early; fruit medium size, oblong, smooth, 

 marbled with two shades of green; rind thin, flesh pink, tender and crisp. Packet, 5c.; oz., lOc; 

 % lb., 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., lOc; 2 ozs., 15c.; ^ lb., 20c.; lb., 40c. 



