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ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL, 
Watermelon 
Watermelons require a rich, sandy soil. Cultivate as for 
muskmelon, except that the hills should be six feet apart, 
each way. 
1^looL-1 oir’c Qwoph Are the sweetest flavored water- 
IVieCKiey S oweeii. melons grown . Oblong shape, dark 
green skin; bright red flesh, always solid and of the most 
luscious flavor imaginable. The only fault we discover is 
that the rind is too tender for the melons to ship well to dis¬ 
tant markets, but for the home garden and local market no 
other melon can equal the Kleckley Sweets. Pkt. 5c, oz. 8 c, 
Vi lb. 20c, y 2 lb. 38c, lb. 75c. 
Attains a weight of 60 
pounds and over. Out¬ 
side skin of the mottled gray color; shape large; flesh bright 
crimson, sweet and delicious flavor. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8 c, Vi lb. 
20c, i / 2 lb. 38c, lb. 75c. 
Grows to a mammoth size, not unusual 
for specimens to reach 80 pounds, and 
is an enormous yielder. The skin is beautifully striped light 
and dark green; flesh unsurpassed, bright red, solid and of 
most delicious flavor. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8 c, Vi lb. 20 c, y 2 lb. 35c, 
lb. 65c. 
This splendid large melon is 
oblong in shape. The tough 
skin is very dark green, with lighter stripes; flesh is dark 
in color, fine grained, sweet and luscious, entirely free of 
stringiness. A first class shipper; under good cultivation they 
grow to a very large size, frequently weighing from 30 to 
60 pounds. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8 c, Vi lb. 20 c, y 2 lb. 35c, lb. 70c. 
T nrn Watcrtn A new large long melon weighing from 
1U, “ " aloul1 40 to 60 pounds. The dark green rind 
is thin but tough and makes an excellent shipping as well 
as market and home melon. The deep red flesh is sweet, 
crisp, melting and finest flavor—heart, large, with no sign 
of core. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8 c, Vi lb. 20 c, V 2 lb. 35c, lb. 70c. 
Cuban Queen 
Thurmond’s Gray 
^atSOn Thurmond Gray 
Distinct Wilt-Resistant and 
Sunproof Melon—85 Days 
This new Watermelon has strong healthy 
vines, stands wet weather well and is a 
good producer. Its quality and attractive¬ 
ness have made it an excellent market melon. 
In shape it is long and thick. The rind is 
of a rich, greenish gray color, making it 
hard to sunburn. Melons grow to a very 
large size. The flesh is bright red, finely 
flavored, solid and sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, V, 
lb. 25c, V 2 lb. 45c, lb. 80c. 
Citron Used for making preserves and sweet- 
meats. Pkt. 5c, oz. 8 c, Vi lb. 25c, i / 2 
lb. 40c, lb. 75c. 
The Wonderful Japanese Pie 
Melon Makes delicious preserves and savory 
pies, requiring very little sugar. Will 
keep all winter, flesh light green or cream color. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 8 c, Vi lb. 25c, 1/2 lb. 40c, lb. 75c. 
Iliiilll 
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STONE MOUNTAIN or DIXIE BELLE 
Pride of Muscatine—Wilt-Resistant 
t Pride of Muscatine A new wilt-resistant strain of the popular 
Kleckley Sweets recommended to growers in 
commercial areas where wilt is prevalent. The rind is thick and makes this 
melon a better shipper than Kleckley Sweets. It has dark green skin and 
beautiful deep red flesh which is sweet, crisp, and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12 c 
Vi lb. 35c, 1/2 lb. 55c, lb. $ 1 . 00 . 
Stone Mountain A new round Watermelon. The color of the 
.. smooth skin is light green. The flesh is a beau¬ 
tiful and uniform deep crimson without any white hearts or stringiness 
The average melons weigh about 45 lbs. each. It has a thin rind and is 
fine for home use and local markets. This has become very popular within 
the last few years. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 25c, 1/2 lb. 45 c, lb. 85c. 
Venitia, Pa. 
I have bought my seeds from Alneer Bros, for 20 years 
and have always found them the best and true to name— 
always reliable. 
THOS. H. PILKEY. 
