OF ONE ACRE. 
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stood on one of the smaller melons with a companion, 
onr united weight of over 340 pounds not cracking 
the ripe flesh within in the slightest degree; and I 
have seen a w r agon load of melons driven over one in 
the field without damaging it in the slightest. While 
it does not produce many melons to the vine, it more 
than makes up in size and weight what it lacks 
in quantity, being a heavy cropper when this is taken 
into account. The flesh is very beautiful, of a dainty 
red color and rich, sugary flavor. The flesh is never 
mealy, but always firm and solid. In shape this 
melon is oblong, its length often being two and a half 
times greater than its diameter. 
Icing, or Ice Rind. —This is a dark, green-skinned 
melon, of nearly round shape. It is a favorite 
variety, on account of the solidity of its flesh, thin 
rind, and rich, luscious, sugary flavor. 
