FAMOUS ROCK RIVER VALLEY SEED FARMS 
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Condon's Perfected Types of Water Melon 
KLECKLEY SWEETS 
KLECKLEY SWEETS 
"SWEETEST OF ALL" 
There is no melon superior in quality to a good strain 
of Kleckley Sweets. The bri,£;ht scarlet flesh is the ideal 
of watermelon quality — firm, crisp, entirely free from 
stringiness or cotton, and "sweet as sugar." We think by 
gi'owing our seed in the north we have increased the 
earliness of the variety over the usual Texas or Florida 
grown Steele, and "Kleckley" is now with us only a few 
days later than Cole's JOarly. 
The melon is oblong in shape, about 20 inches in length 
by 10 to 12 inches in diameter. The skin is a rich dark 
green; the rind is thin and brittle, and for this reason tlie 
melon is a poor shipper. For tlie home garden and local 
market it should always be given a place. Packet, 4 
cents; onnce, 7 cents; ^ pound, 15 cents; ^ pound, 28 
cents; pound, 50 cents. 
ICEBERG 
In general shape, size and appearance it is similar to 
the well-known Kolb's Gem, l>ut is distinctly darker, and 
the skin where the melon rests on the ground is rich 
yellow instead of wliite, as in that variety. It has a very 
firm, hard rind, and is as good a shipper as Kolb's Gem, 
but the flesh is mucli deeper colored, extends nearer to 
the rind, is more tender and sweet. Sometimes sold as 
Blue Gem. Seed black. The best dark colored round 
shipping melon yet produced. Packet, 3 cents; ounce, 6 
cents; ^ pound, 14 cents; pound, 25 cents; pound, 45 
cents. 
JONES' TRUE JUMBO 
This grand new variety originated with Mr. Jones, of 
Georgia, and its claims are "The best watermelon in the 
world." The color of the skin is solid green, and tlie 
flesh is a very bright red, particularly sweet, juicy and 
melting. It grows to a large size, frequently attaining the 
weight of 90 pounds. In shape it resembles Kolb's Gem, 
and is one of the best shipping sorts. Packet, 3 cents; 
ounce, 6 cents; pound, 14 cents; pound, 25 cents; 
pound, 45 cents. 
CITRON FOR 
PRESERVES 
Fruit round and 
smooth. Is not eaten 
raw, but is used for mak- 
ing a very clear, trans- 
parent preserve of pe- 
culiarly fine flavor. Flesh 
white and solid. Packet, 
4 cents; ounce, 7 cents; 
^ pound, 18 cents; 
pound, 34 cents; pound, 
60 cents. 
Culture. — To make certain of raising good Water 
Melons, it is essential that the plants have a good 
start and to this end it is important to prepare hills 
about 8 feet apart, by thoroughly working into the soil 
an abundance of well-rotted manure — hen manure, ^uano, 
or Other forms rich in nitrogen, being most desirable. 
Over this highly manured soil put an inch or more 
of fresh earth and plant the seeds on this, covering them 
about an inch deep. It is important that the seed should 
not be planted before the ground becomes warm and dry, 
as the young plants are very sensitive to cold and wet. 
Put 10 or 12 seeds in a hilL When the plants have 
formed the first pair of rough leaves, they should be 
thinned so as to leave two or three of the strongest and 
best to each hill. Frequent watering of the jilaiits with 
liquid manure will hasten the growth, thus diminishing 
the danger from insect pests. The best protection against 
blight and insect pests is to maintain a vigorous and 
continuous growth. It is desirable to change the loca- 
tion as often as practicable. 
GRAY MONARCH, OR LONG ICING 
The exterior color of this fine melon is a light 
green, though mottled markings make it appear 
gray. The fiesh is deep red in color, and equal or superior 
in quality to the old Icing from, which it is derived. It 
differs in shape as well as in size from its parent, but 
lacks none of the virtues of that sweet flavored variety. 
Specimens of Gray Monarch weighing 60 to 70 pounds have 
been produced. It has become widely popular. Packet, 
3 cents; ounce, 6 cents; y^ pound, 14 cents; y, pound, 24 
cents; pound, 40 cents. 
HARRIS' EARLIEST 
The best of the e.xtra early sorts. Fruit slightly oval, 
with regular mottled stripes of light and dark green. 
Flesh bright red. sweet and tender. A desirable variety 
for the north, or where the season is short. It is hardy, 
productive and the largest of the early maturing kinds. 
Packet, 4 cents; ounce, 7 cents; V4 ponnd, 18 cents; Ya 
pound, 34 cents; pound, 60 cents. 
GYPSY, OR GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE 
One of the largest, oldest and most popular sorts, espe- 
cially in the south. Fruit very long, of light green color, 
distinctly striped and blotched with a darker shade. Flesh 
bright scarlet, very sweet and tender. Vines large and 
vigorous. Seed nearly white. Packet, 3 cents; onnce, 6 
cents; pound, 14 cents; potind, 24 cents; pound, 40 
cents. 
NEW IMPROVED DIXIE 
Early and very productive, surpassing the celebrated 
Kolb Gem in many respects. It has a fine appearance, is 
very hardy and is an excellent shipper, and its eating 
qualities are the best. Packet, 3 cents; ounce, 6 cents; 
y^ pound, 14 cents; y^ pound, 24 cents; pound, 40 cents. 
NOTHING EXCELS 
"SURE-CROP" 
QUALITY SEEDS 
CO N DO N 'S 
6URE CROP 
MELON 
SEED 
Is saved 
from Hand- 
Cut Person- 
ally Selected 
Thorobred 
Specimen s. 
IJistinctly 
marked. Uni- 
form in size. 
Ideal shape, 
color and fla- 
vor. Fully 
developed, in- 
suring the 
highest de- 
gree of per- 
fection. 
GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE. OR GYPSY 
