NEW MELON 
The “N^eaver Special” 
(Copyrighted by C. //. Weaver & Company , Chicago, III.) 
(By Permission) 
T HIS new melon was discovered four years ago by Mr. J. C. Fluke, Imperial Valley, Cali¬ 
fornia, manager for C. H. Weaver & Company, who introduced it to the trade during the 
season of 1932. It made a hit and sold at a premium over all other market varieties. 
The past season this Company planted their entire Imperial Valley acreage to this variety 
and practically controlled the entire output. During the early part of the season the Special 
easily topped the markets and during the latter part of the season did as well as could be 
expected under the depressed conditions of all markets. 
This New Melon makes a strong, vigorous vine growth and is very prolific. Considering 
the short time since its introduction, it runs fairly uniform in size and shape, varying from 
round to oblong, with but few unmarketable melons. The rind is of a golden color, the light 
netting similar to that of the Honey Ball and also has the small solid seed cavity of that va¬ 
riety. The flesh is a solid reddish color to the rind which color often shows through the rind. 
The flesh is firm, the flavor is excellent, between that of the cantaloupe and the Honey Ball. 
If picked as soon as it will slip from the stem and handled with care it will carry in good 
condition to the most distant markets. If picked and handled property it is in prime condition 
for eating a week after it is picked. 
It resembles the Honey Ball so closely (except in color of flesh) that it could easily be 
classified as a pink-meated or red-meated Honey Ball; however, Mr. Fluke and the Company 
whom he represents are entitled to full credit for the discovery and introduction of this splendid 
melon which we believe has a bright future and will very soon become a leader among the best 
commercial varieties. 
The supply of seed is very short this season. We strongly advise ordering early before it 
is exhausted. 
p • Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; lb. 75c; Yi lb. $1.25; per lb. $2.25; 5 lbs. at $2.00 per lb.; 
/ It O . jo lbs. at $1.75 per lb.; 25 lbs. and over at $1.50 per lb. 
All prices quoted include transportation charges to your town. 
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Garwood & Woodside, Rocky Ford, Colorado 
