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ABBOTT & COBB 
W atermelon 
Tom Watson 
The most largely grown melon for shipping or any commercial 
purpose. It is very similar in size and shape to Kleckley Sweets, but is 
much larger, very often weighing from 25 to 30 lbs. The rind is very 
solid and the flesh very heavy and sweet. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25 
Kleckley Sweets 
This is the lightest flavored watermelon under cultivation. The 
color of the rind is dark green, the length from 18 to 20 inches and about 
12 inches in diameter. The rind is very thin making it a poor shipper 
for long distance, but recommend it highly for local use. It is one of the 
easiest varieties to grow. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25. 
Onion 
Yellow Dutch 
The bulbs of this onion are large and flat. This is the variety that 
is used principally for growing sets and is the best sort for this purpose. 
The skin is straw color and the keeping qualities are excellent. 
Pkt. 5c., dz. 25c., 54 lb. 70c., lb. $2.50 
Southport Yellow Globe 
This is a very hardy and exceedingly productive later main sort, 
growing a uniform globe-shaped onion. Its color is rich golden. This 
variety is known to produce as high as 900 bushels per acre. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 54 lb- 85c., lb. $3.00 
Yellow Globe Danvers 
This is used extensively for main crop of yellow onion. Its shape 
is somewhat flatter than the Southport strain which we offer. The flesh 
is light, crisp and mild. It is a very fine keeper, making an excellent 
shipping onion. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c„ 54 lb, 75c, lb. $1.00 
Mammoth Yellow Prizetaker 
Every small grower knows this onion and its qualities. It is without 
doubt a fine sort to grow, as it will crop better than most varieties of 
yellow onion. Good results can he obtained by sowing in cold frames and 
transplanting in the open ground four to five inches apart. 
Pkt. 5c., dz. 30c., 54 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50 
White Silverskin 
Bulbs flattened and skin clear white and the flesh is mild. This 
variety is grown principally for sets and small pickling onions and is the 
best white sort for this purpose. Pkt. 5c., oz. 35c., 54 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00. 
Southport White Globe 
A very large pure white onion. The skin is silvery white, flesh is 
poor white and of fine flavor. This requires about a week longer to 
mature than most white sorts. It is a fine variety to sow in the Spring 
for green bunch onions. Pkt. 5c., oz 35c., 54 lb. $1.75 lb. $4.00 
