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D. H. Gilbert, Monticello. Florida 
Excel Improved White Seeded 
E XCEL produces melons eighteen to twenty- 
two inches long by twelve to sixteen inches 
in diameter, and weighing from 30 to 60 
pounds; the dark green rind, indistinctly strip¬ 
ed with a shade lighter green, is tough and 
easily withstands far distant shipment. The 
deep red flesh is crisp, melting and of finest 
flavor, entirely free from core or hard centers. 
Heart large and very firm with small seed 
cavity. Seeds white, with black tips; 95 days; 
35 pounds. 
Excel 
O RIGINAL strain, black seeded, with small 
percent light colored seeds. 95 days; 30 
pounds. Good shipper. 
