MEMPHIS, TENN. 
RUSSELL-HECKLE 
GARDEN SEEDS 29 
Giant 
Tom 
Watson. 
R.-H. Co.’s Watermelons 
CULTITBE —One ounce to forty hills; 3 or 4 pounds to the acre. Drop seed in well manured hills 6 to 8 feet apart, 6 to 10 
seeds, one inch deep, and thin to three best plants. Generally about the middle of April is the proper time to plant melons 
in this section. 
EXCEL. The Excel is a large, long green Melon, often 
weighing 50 to 60 pounds, flesh deep red and ripened well 
out to the rind. Color of rind deep green and occasionally 
deep green stripes. The meat is very sweet and free from 
hard centers. This wonderful melon is favored by buyers, 
especially those demanding large sizes. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 2 
ozs., 20c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 85c, postpaid. 
Standard Varieties 
Sold at a uniform price: Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 2 ozs., 15c; 14 
lb., 25c; 1 lb.. 60c, postpaid. 
BLACK DIAMOND. GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE. 
FLORIDA FAVORITE. IRISH GRAY. 
TOTVT WATSON. 
XLECKLEY SWEETS. Immensely popular because of its su¬ 
perb flavor and surpassing crispness. It is not overly 
large, but is medium in size, oval shaped, with an aver¬ 
age length of about 18 or 20 inches. It is mottled green 
on the outside, with the flesh a bright red and of extreme¬ 
ly fine quality. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 2 ozs.. 15c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 
lb., 60c, postpaid. 
STONE MOUNTAIN. A very large, medium green, round 
melon of excellent quality. Flesh highly colored, very 
solid, with fewer seeds than most watermelons. This is 
rapidly gaining a well deserved popularity in the South 
where the fruits frequently attain a weight of 60 to 80 
pounds. The rind is tough enough to stand handling for 
nearby markets but will not stand long distance shipping. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 2 ozs., 20c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 85c, postpaid. 
SPECIAL STONE MOUNTAIN. Extra select stock. This 
seed is saved from only the largest and most perfect 
shaped melons. Fkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 2 ozs., 35c; *4 lb., 
50c; 1 lb., $1.10, postpaid. 
R. H. CO.’S MAMMOTH GIANT. 
This is the big giant 
Watermelon displayed 
at our Mid-South Fair ^ 
last fall. Many 
wondered at its 
immense size, 133 
lbs. On good soil, 
this variety will 
produce melons 
weighing from 
80 lbs. to over 
100 lbs. The qual¬ 
ity of the meat 
is very good, 
deep red and 
sweet. The mel¬ 
on proper is a 
big round shape 
with dark green 
rind and has 
black seeds. 
Postpaid, p k t., 
15c; Vz oz., 25c; 1 
oz., 45c; 2 ozs., 75c; 
U lb., $1.25; lib., 
$4.00. 
R.-H. CO.’S GIANT 
TOM WATSON. A 
special selection of 
the Watson Melon. The 
specimen shown at our 
Mid-South Fair weighed 
just 100 lbs. This long 
beautifully shaped fruit 
has all the good qualities 
of its parent and for size it 
requires a wheelbarrow to move '■ 
it. Fkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 2 ozs., 35c; 
14 lb., 60c; 1 lb., $1.60. postpaid. 
These varieties sold at the following prices: Fkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 2 ozs., 20c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 70c, postpaid. 
HALBERT HONEY. SCHLOCHLER. 
NEW WONDER. R.-H. CO.’S BIG BOY. 
GOLDEN HONEY. 
SPECIAL SELECTED WATERMELON SEED 
The following varieties are sold at a uniform price a » 
shown below. All the seeds ars 
saved from selected first size 
melons only. Postpaid, pkt., 
10c; oz. 15c; 2 ozs., 25c; 
14 1b., 40c; lib., $1.00. 
SPECIAL KLECK- 
LEY SWEETS. 
TOM WATSON 
EXTRA. 
SFE CIAL 
HALBERT 
HONEY. 
R.-R. Co.’a Mammoth Giant. 
PRICES ON LARGE QUANTITIES QUOTED ON OUR GREEN INK LIST. 
