To The Seed Trade 
No person can read through this booklet, and 
miss the thought of the tremendous effort that 
it represents. 
Practical knowledge, experience and reliabili¬ 
ty have made it possible,—the one goal has ever 
been,—the accomplishment of improved and 
better strains. 
Here is recorded the unquestionable leader¬ 
ship which I have maintained these many years 
in the field of growing Watermelons expressly 
for seed. 1 am proud to know that I have been 
the main factor in bringing to the many the 
pure and true strains of varieties watermelon. 
And it is gladdening to know that a prophet 
has not been without honor in his own country. 
When I started this business in Florida, very 
few felt that there could possibly be a nation¬ 
wide demand for the seed products, but I ven¬ 
tured forth to do the thing in a big way,—tin* 
result of my efforts have spread to every corner 
of the Country, and beyond. 
One has but to compare this catalog with the 
records of other years to see the great strides 
that have been made.—and with such a record, 
I come to you and solicit your patronage. 
No matter what your purchase may be, I 
pledge you to apply the service and experience, 
which have made my business of growing seed 
one of America's great industries. 
Sincerely, 
I). H. GILBERT. 
