WALTER S. SCHELUS QUALITY SEEDS FOR MARKET- GARDENERS 
A line specimen of Tom Watson Watermelon, weight 42 lbs., grown from my seed by Mr. D. B. Bretz, marl<et-gardener 
and farmer, R. F. D., Penbrook, Pa. Mr. Bretz says: "These are the finest melons I ever grew; your seeds have all Riven me the 
best kind of crops." 
WATERM ELGIN 
(SBaffermelone) 
One ounce will plant 30 hills; 
4 to 5 pounds to the acre 
New Watermelon, Tom Watson 
The melons are oblong, 18 to 24 inches long aiid 10 to 14 inches in diameter, averaging forty to sixty pounds 
each. The flesh is a deep red, of the most delicious quality and extends close to the rind. The rind is dark green 
and very strong. This variety has proved its great value and should be grown by everv melon-grower Pkt. 
& cts., oz. 10 cts., y^lb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 
Kleckley Sweets. (Also called Monte Cristo.) The 
sweetest of all Watermelons; shape is oval; color 
dark green. Very thin rind. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 
J<4lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
Mclvers' Wonderful Sugar. A long, striped melon 
(often 2 feet in length), of the finest quality. Pkt. 
S cts.. oz. 10 cts., J<lb. 20 cts., lb. 65 cts. 
Round Dark Icing. Shape round; flesh pink, sweet 
and melting. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^4lb. 20 cts., 
lb. 65 cts. 
Fordhook Early. The earliest large-fruited melon; 
almost round; dark green; flesh bright red, cri.sp and 
sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Xlb. 20 cts., lb. 65 cts. 
Iceberg, or Blue Gem. Large, thick, oval melons. 
Skin dark green, with lighter stripes. Sweet, sugary 
flavor. Black seed which allows early planting. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J<lb. 20 cts.. lb. 65 cts. 
Kentucky Wonder. Large, dark green melons of 
best quality. An old favorite. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 
J-^lb. 20 cts., lb. 65 cts. 
Harris Earliest. One of the best 
extra-early melons; fruits are 
oval, dark green, with broad, 
light stripes; flesh sweet and 
delicious. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 
X'b. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
Dixie. Oblong. 18 to 24 inches 
long; skin dark green, with light 
stripes; flesh bright red and of 
finest quality. Pkt. s ets., oz. 
10 cts., ^Ib. 20 cts., lb. 65 cts. 
Cuban Queen. Large, oblong; 
finest quality; skin striped. Pkt. 
5c., oz. IOC, K'b. 20C., lb. 65c. 
Jumbo. Large, handsome, round 
melons; dark green skin; flesh of 
finest quality. Pkt. s cts., oz. 10 
cts., ><Ib. 20 cts., lb. 65 cts. 
Halbert Honey. One of the best melons grown. The 
fruits are long, blunt at both ends; skin a rich, glossy 
green; the flesh a beautiful crimson; quality most 
delicious; very prolific. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %lb. 
20 cts., lb. 65 cts. 
Gray Monarch, or Long Light Icing. A long melon ; 
skin mottled very light green; flesh is a deep red and 
very fine. The melons have sometimes weighed fifty 
to sixty poimds. Pkt. 5c.. oz. loc, >ilb. 20c.. lb. 65c. 
^ Florida Favorite. A large, 
oblong melon, with dark 
green skin; excellent flavor. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., K'b. 
20 cts., lb. 65 cts. 
Colorado Preserving 
Citron. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts. 
Kleckley Sweets Watermelons 
Grown extensively in every locality. Every grower likes Kleckley Sweets 
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