White Gem. — White ma^rnificent melon is perfectly round in shape, 
skin is of a beautiful white color, flesh a rich pink, crisp, juicy and of the 
finest flavor. The melons are of good size, averaging from fifteen to 
twenty pounds. The rind is very thin, but so tough that they can be 
shipped almost any distance, and will stand more handling than most 
varieties. The vines are vcrv vigorous and enormously productive. 
Pkt. lOc, oz. ir>c., V|.lh, 40c., lb. $1.50. 
Mammoth Iroa Clad. — This is a variety that all large growers of 
melons for shipping should give a trial ; grows to mamraotli size, and 
possesses all the good qualities of shipping and eating; skin striped, 
long; very solid to the core, crisp and juicy, often attaining the weight 
of 60 pounds and upwards. Pkt. Sc., oz. 10c., % lb. aSc, lb. 75c. 
Phiimey's Early. — The earliest of all varieties ; medium size ; oval ; 
quick-growing variety ; thin rind ; red flesh j very hardy aud productive. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, %lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Pride of G-eorg'ia. — New; dark greca In color, oval in shape, and 
ridged like an orange, crisp aud sweet. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 14 11^* liOc., lb. 
GGc. 
Vick's Early.— Long, smooth, rather small, flesh bright pink, solid, 
smooth, and the earliest melon we are acquainted with. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
lOc, 14 lb. 20c., lb. G5c. 
Mountain Sweet. — A large, long melon, flesh red, firm and sweet, solid 
to the centre. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc. Vi lb , 25c. lb. 70c. 
■ >rhe Soss. — .\n acquisition to the melon family; of good size; deep 
green color; oblong, solid; quite earlv; worthy of a place in every gar- 
den. Pkt. 5c. oz. lOc, 1/i lb. 25c., lb. 70c. 
Ice Cream, or Peerless. — Nearly round, pale green, thin rind, «carlet 
flesh; delicious in flavor; old standard variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., ^ lb. 
25c., lb. 70e. 
Citron for Preserves. — Red seed, the standard old variety for pre- 
serves. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 1,4 lb. SOc, lb. $1.00. 
Black Spanish. — Medium size, round, black seeded, red flesh, thin rind, 
vines small; will admit of closer planting than other varieties ; fine Melon, 
of the best quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, <4 lb. 25c., lb. 70c, 
Dark Icln^, or Ice Rind. — Round, solid, thin rind; very delicious is 
flavor; not desirable for shipping. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, lb. l'5c., lb. 75c. 
Georgia Rattlesnake, or Gypsy.— Standard Southern variety, poi- 
sessing remarkable shippiii-.; qualities; oblong, scarlet flesh, cris^j and 
iuicy. Pkt. Sc., oz. lOc, 14 ib. 20c.. lb. 65c. 
" Scaly Bark.— Large size, remarkably good shipper; rind dark green 
with scaly in.arkings, thin and tough; flesh light crimsou, solid, and of 
fine flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, Vi lb. 23c., lb. 70c. 
IConntain Sprout. — Oval, large growing; bright scarlet, crisp ; good 
keeper; later than Mountain Sweet. Pkt. Sc., oz. 10c. lb. 25c., lb. 70c. 
Kolb's Orexa. — On account of its enormous size, its extreme hardiness 
in shipping, and its fine eating qualities, it has come to be the leading 
melon of the day. Flesh bright crimson, solid, s-.veet and luscious, in- 
creasing in popularity every year. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., ^4 lb. 25c., lb. 70c. 
Light Icing. — A very excellent melon for general purposes ; fine qual- 
ity, equaling that of the White Seed Ice Cream ; very desirable for borne 
use. Pkt. 5c,, oz. lOc, >4 lb. 25c., Ib. 75e. 
IBL-ONS. 
Ruhy Gold. — The flesh is solid, rich golden-yellow color, striped with 
pink and red; generally appearing in the shape as shown by illustration. 
It is far superior to any other melon in quality as well as in beauty, and 
possesses a sweet, luscious flavor which is found in no. other variety. 
The flesh is very juicv and solid, ripening well to the rina, which is very 
thin. It has no superior, and its beauty when sliced for the table 
cannot be described. The vines are strong, vigorous and exceedingly 
productive. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 141b. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
Jumbo. — For many years we have tried this melon on otir trial 
grounds, and for productiveness and fine flavor it excels any variety we 
have ever tested, with the exception of our Ice Kinff, To all who are 
growing watermelons for market purposes, we would advise them to 
grow our Jumbo and Ice King. Pkt. lOc, oz. 20c., M. lb. 00c. , lb. $2. 
Christmas. — The past season has proven it tobe farbetter than we ex- 
pected. Not only is it a fine appearing melon, and one of splendid flavor, 
but it is also a w-onderful keeper. . Its shipping qualities are far ahead of 
most melons. Although the rind is thin, it is exceedingly tough, and will 
stand a great deal of handling. Pkt. lOc., oz. 15c., % Ib. 30c., lb. $1. 
Green and Gold Water Melon. — A valuable novelty that is distinct 
from any other Melon in cultivation. The rind is the thinnest 
of all Melons, being only about one-half inch thick; the color 
of skin is a deep green, while the flesh is a beautiful golden orange color. 
Very sweet and juicy, and of the finest flavor. Its rich golden color 
makes a splendid showing when placed on the table alongside the other 
varieties. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 14 lb. 25c., lb. 90e. 
Colorado Preserving Melon.— Distinct from the standard Citron for ^ 
preserves; grows to a very lar^-re size, often 30 to 4-0 lbs.; flesh very fltm 
and solid, with a small proportion of seeds. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, y± lb. 30c., 
lb. $1.00. 
Cuban dneen. — Beautifully marked, light and dark green; solid, crisp, 
bright red flesh; a good shipper; grows to an immense size. Pkt. Sc., 
oz. lOo., 14 lb. 25c., lb. 70c. 
Hungarian Honey. — Round, skin is of a dark green color, the flesh is 
a brilliant red, absolutely stringless, and of the most delicious flavor: 
ripens very early, vines vigorous and productive. Pkt. lOc, oz. 15c., % 
lb. 25c., lb. $1. 
Seminole Water Melon. — Oblong in shape, smooth and beautifully 
proportioned; it is of two colors — gray and light green, the gray greatly 
predominating. Melons of both colors are formed on the same vine, and 
are precisely the same in every respect except color. It is a perfect Melon 
and a decided addition to the list, being very early, large, enormously 
productive and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5e., oz. lOc, Vi lb. 25c., lb. 85c. 
Gray Monarch. — This is one of the largest melons that has ever been 
introduced, one melon often weighing seventy or eighty pounds, and 
have been known to weigh over one hundred. The skin is of a mottled 
gray color, while the flesh is a dark crimson, and a most delicious flavor. 
Pkt. 5c., oz, lOc, Vi lb. aoc, lb. 85c. 
Florida Favorite. — The illustration shows the shape of tWs most ex- 
cellent variety ; ripens about ten <lays earlier than the Kolb Gem ; rind is 
of a dark color striped witV. light green; flesh crimson and of the finest 
quality; a variety that has becor.tc exceedingly popular for table use. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, 14 lb. 25Q., lb. 85c. 
