CARPENTER SEED COMPANY 
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WATERMELON 
CULTURE—The soil for Watermelons must be light, rich and sandy, for if grown on a heavy soil the quality will be poor 
and they will not be so early. When there is no more danger of frost, drop 8 to 10 seeds in a hill 8 to 10 feet apart each 
way, cover three-fourths inches deep. As soon as plants commence to run, thin out to 3 best plants in a hill and cultivate 
until the vines cover the whole ground. If slow to fruit pinch off the ends of the growing shoots. It takes 4 to 5 pounds 
to one acre. Ready for use in 60 to 90 days. 
STONE MOUNTAIN (New)—This is the outstanding introduction in the melon family for the last few years. It does not 
carry more than half the seed of other varieties and rind is tough so it can be shipped to distant markets successfully. 
It is one of the largest of melons in cultivation and is earier than many of the older established varieties. Under favor¬ 
able conditions fruits weigh from 60 to 80 pounds and will ripen in 90 to 95 days from date of planting. 
The fruits are almost round, being a little longer than wide, and are slightly flattened on the ends with shallow creases 
which give a slightly ribbed appearance. The exterior is green, faintly marked with irregular, darker veining. 
The flesh is brightly colored, exceptionally solid, sweet, tender and juicy. As a home garden and market variety this 
will prove very satisfactory; where an extra large, round melon of fine quality is desired. Seed, oz., 15c- U lb 35c- 
1 lb., 90c. Postpaid. ’ ’ 
KIxECKLEYS SWEET 
PHINNEY’S EARLY—Flesh deep red of very superior 
quality : early and productive ; a very valuable market variety. 
COLE’S EARLY—Is very early and will mature in every 
state. Melons are of medium size, nearly round in shape; rind 
green striped with light. 
MOUNTAIN SWEET—Fruit of large size and oval shape; 
flesh scarlet and quite solid ; very sweet and delicious ; best for 
general use. 
ROCKY FORI)—This melon, as indicated by its name, was 
originated at Rocky Ford, Colorado. It is well known to he 
the best shipping melon grown, while its flavor is far superior 
to any other melon. 
SWEET HEART—This new melon is early; large, hand¬ 
some, heavy and productive. The shape is oval and color 
mottled light to very light green. Flesh bright red ; solid but 
tender and very sweet. 
THE KLONDIKE — A very popular new melon from the 
southwest. The seeds are quite small, color brown mottled 
black, while the flesh is a distinctive shade of deep red. 
The rind is dark green ; the shape is long with an a verage 
weight of 25 pounds. While more a home garden than a 
market variety, it is adapted for shipping moderate distances. 
Though cylindrical in shape, the Klondike tapers slightly 
toward the blossom end. Edible in 82 days. Size averages 
16x10 inches. 
KLECKLEY’S SWEET—This melon is of a splendid sort 
for home use or near markets ; vine vigorous and productive ; 
fruit medium size; oval; color, dark mottled green in two 
shades forming indistinct stripes ; flesh very bright, rich red 
and exceedingly sweet. This variety is so crisp and tender 
that it will not stand shipping, the fruit bursting open if 
subjected to even a slight jar or when the rind is penetrated 
with a knife. 
EXCEL—The largest of the shipping varieties, rather late 
in maturity. It has a very tough elastic rind. Dark green 
in color with mottled stripes of a darker green. The shape is 
long, being much thicker than the Tom Watson. The seed is 
black with a sprinkle of white ones. 
ANGELINO—It is a very attractive melon, black seeded, 
nearly round, of medium size with dark green skin, irregularly 
striped a deeper shade. TYie flesh is a sparkling scarlet, and 
its edible qualities are unexcelled. 
CHILIAN—This is one of the round, black seeded type, 
with a green rind, striped with darker green. Its earliness and 
delicious eating qualities make it very desirabble. The melons 
weigh 18 pounds and are indeed popular. Edible in 85 days. 
Average size 10x9 inches. 
GYPSY, or RATTLESNAKE!—The largest of all the var¬ 
ieties of watermelons; long, smooth, distinctly striped with 
light mottled and wavy, dark green, regular stripes; flesh 
bright scarlet and very sugary, thin skinned, but bears car¬ 
riage well, which together with its large size, will make it an 
exceedingly popular late market variety. 
TOM WATSON—This is undoubtedly the 7 largest and best 
watermelon grown, being a long striped variety of splendid 
flavor and texture. Specimens of this watermelon were ex¬ 
hibited at the Utah State Fair last fall, weighing 80 lbs. GIVE 
IT A TRIAL. 
FLORIDA FAVORITE;—A very large, long melon, mottled, 
dark green with stripes of lighter shade; rind thin but firm; 
flesh very bright, deep red; very sweet, tender and excellent. 
A very popular variety in the south. 
CITRON—Grows uniformly round and smooth, striped and 
marbled with light green ; flesh white and solid; seeds red. 
This variety is not used for eating in the raw state, but for 
preserves, pickles, etc. 
KING AND QUEEN WINTER WATERMELON—Average 
weight 20 lbs. ; the most handsome and valuable melons in the 
world. It is very hardy, does well in any soil which grows 
melons. Never sets an imperfect specimen on its vine, ripens 
every melon in less than 120 days ; has not yet crossed with 
any other melon; has all within itself to produce; its good 
qualities reflect its intelligence ; it knows no higher source, and 
refuses to associate with anything below it. It is mother and 
father of all melons. This is why a lady at the Salt Lake fair 
gave it the name of King and Queen. It is a prize taker any¬ 
where. These melons have been shipped into this market as 
late as December, and have sold at 5 cents a pound to the din¬ 
ing car service of the Rio Grande Western. Ripens on the vine 
third week in August and does not change its conditions for 
ninety days if not bruised. Shell is as hard as an egg and the 
melon ripens to within one-eighth of an inch of the shell.. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 35c; 1 lb., 90c. Postpaid. 
All watermelons except King and Queen, and Stone Mount¬ 
ain. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c ; 1 lb., 80c. Postpaid . 
