P. H. Gilbert. Monticello, Florida 
27 
Pride of Muscatine 
A NEW wilt resistant strain of the popular 
Kleckley’s Sweet recommended to grow¬ 
ers in commercial areas where wilts is 
prevalent. The rind is thick and makes this 
melon a better shipper than Kleckley’s Sweet. 
It has dark green skin and beautiful deep red 
flesh which is sweet, crisp, and tender. Seeds 
white; 90 days; 25 pounds. 
Perfection 
T HIS fine new melon has been very popu¬ 
larly received. It grows uniform in shape, 
large, heavy, oblong, and even dark green 
skin; rather thin rind, bright scarlet flesh; an 
all-around fine melon for home and nearby 
markets. Seeds white with black tips. 90 
days; 25 pounds. 
