FAMOUS ROCK RIVER VALLEY SEED FARMS 
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Condon's ^'^Sure Crop" Water Melon Seed 
HALBERT HONEY— THE SUGAR KING MELON. 
PHINNEY'S EARLY 
Splendid Sure Cropper Early Melon 
A well established, standard variety of Western origin 
id well acclimated. Melons ot medium size and oblong 
shape, marked with two shades of green. The rind Is 
in. Tlie red flesli is very sweet and tender. The vine 
productive and a sure cropper, the melons maturing 
irly. It will please you for all purposes. Include it in 
)ur order. Packet, 3 cents; ounce, 6 cents; '/n pound, 15 
(nts; Yz pound, 25 cents; pound, 45 cents. 
FLORIDA FAVORITE 
Deliciously Sweet, Second Early Shipper 
Enormous size; the flesh is of a beautiful clear crimson, 
tending clear up to the rind, which is hard, thin and 
lautifully mottled. Packet, 4 cents; ounce, 7 cents; 14 
lund, 18 cents; Vz pound, 30 cents; pound, 50 cents. 
ALABAMA SWEET . 
A very large, long melon of excellent quality; very 
opular in tlie south, where it is grown e.xtensively for 
hipping. Color rather' deep green, with dark, irregular 
^triping. Rind thin, but very tougli: flesh bright red, fine 
'[lained and sweet. The fruits average a little thicker 
Jian those of Florida Favorite. Seed white. Packet, 4 
lents; ounce, 7 cents; J4 pound, 18 cents; }^ pound, 34 
ents; pound, 60 cents. 
COLE'S EARLY 
Decidedly the finest variety for the private garden, 
ut too brittle for long shipments. It is very early and 
'ill mature fartlier north than most other sorts. Flesh of 
Iright red color, of granulated, sparkling appearance. In 
iavor lusciou.sly sweet and refreshing. Packet, 4 cents; 
unce, 7 cents; % pound, 18 cents; % pound, 34 cents; 
ound, 60 cents. 
WONDERFUL SUGAR, OR 
McIVER MELON 
The Sweetest of All 
This widely famous watermelon Is, we believe, the 
veetest ever put before the people of this country. It 
of medium size, with striped or variegated exterior, 
-autiful red flesh, and light colored or white seeds. The 
;sli Is entirely stringless, and of perfect quality as to 
•xture. The vines are strong, thrifty and prolific, and 
ell adapted to withstand either wet weather or drought, 
his melon was grown for many years by Col. E. R. 
elver, of South Carolina, president of the county agri- 
jltural society, and a watermelon enthusiast, and lie 
)tisidered it the sweetest within his knowledge. The 
!ed came originally from the West Indies. Packet, 4 
ints; ounce, 7 cents; % pound, 18 cents; ^ pound, 34 
mts; pound, 60 cents. 
HALBERT HONEY 
This melon is described by the 
introducers as follows: Equal- 
ing in flavor and as handsome 
in color as the Kleckley Sweets, 
but more regular in form, and 
much more productive. Growing 
as long as the Kleckley Sweets, 
the melons are blunt both at 
stem and blossom end, general- 
ly free from any appearance of 
neck. They average 18 to 20 
inches in length; 6 to 8 inches in 
diameter. Color of rind a clear, 
glossy deep green. The flesh is 
a beautiful crimson, extending 
to within less than half an inch 
of the rind, which like the flesh 
is so tender it will not stand 
shipping any distance unless 
oarefuly handled. It is essential- 
ly the home melon for the home 
garden and for local markets. 
We offer direct headquarters 
seed that cannot be surpassed. 
Packet, 4 cents; ounce, 8 cents; 
% pound, 20 cents; % pound, 35 
cents; pound, 65 cents. 
SWEET HEART 
A large watermelon, nearly globular in shape, but 
a little longer than thick. The skin is a bright, 
beautiful mottled green. The flesh is red, firm, 
crisp, melting and exceedingly sweet. A good keeper and 
excellent sliipper, and a good selling melon, being attract- 
ive and of good quality. The quality continues to im- 
prove after ripening. Very popular as a sliipping melon, 
particularly in the South. An e.xeellent melon for home 
use. Packet, 3 cents; ounce, 6 cents; '^ pound, 14 cents; 
Yx pound, 25 cents; pound, 45 cents. 
PEERLESS, OR ICE CREAM 
White seeded; of unquestionable quality; very early; 
medium size, thin rind, flesh bright scarlet. Rind too thin 
for shipping but it is the great home market melon, and 
has occupied a higli place in all seed lists for many years. 
Few, if any, sorts surpass it in melting, delicious quality. 
Packet, 3 cents; ounce, 6 cents; "4 pound, 15 cents; !^ 
pound, 28 cents; pound, 50 cents. 
PERFECTED KOLB'S GEM 
PERFECTED KOLB'S GEM 
A very large, round or slightly oval melon, oftem flat- 
tened on the ends, marked with irregularly mottled stripes 
of dark or light gi-een. Rind exceedingly hard and firm, 
making It one of the best round sorts for shipping. In the 
south It is used very largely for the market. Flesh bright 
red, solid, a little coarse, but sweet and tender. Vines 
vigorous and productive. Seed black. Packet, 3 cents; 
ounce, 6 cents; % pound, 14 cents; 'A pound, 25 cents; 
pound, 45 cents. 
