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D. H. Gilbert, Monticello, Florida 
Florida Giant 
T HE vines are of a vigorous growth and 
heavy producers, the melons are nearly 
round in form, the skin is solid dark 
green, the tlesh is red and firm; a good ship¬ 
per. Grows larger than most any other variety, 
not unusual for specimens to weigh 10<) pounds; 
95 days; seed black. 40 pounds. 
Gray Monarch 
R IND mottled gray, shape long, flesh red 
and of excellent flavor. Not a good ship¬ 
per; rind thin and brittle. Seeds white; 
80 days; 20 pounds. 
