IMPORTERS AND GROWERS OF ALL KINDS OF SEEDS 
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TRY THE FAMOUS HONEY DEW MELON 
The long-distance shipper and money maker has broken all 
records for heavy yields and net returns, carlot shipments being 
made from this section up to November 1. 
Much more prolific than cantaloupe, will give heavy yields in 
any section where cantaloupe will produce, planted at the same 
time; matures two weeks later than cantaloupes. Average size, 
6 inches in diameter, 8 inches in length; weight, 5 to 6 pounds; 
skin at maturity smooth, creamy yellow; flesh, light green, fine 
grained; very thick juicy meat to extreme rind; of a rich, fruity 
flavor; unsurpassed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; 1 lb. of 15 
oz., $1.00. 
Write for prices on larger quantities. 
HEARTS OF GOLD 
Hearts of 
A splendid type of the salmon 
fleshed cantaloupe. It is early and 
prolific. Similar in shape to the 
Rocky Ford, but slightly flattened 
from stem to blossom end. The ribs 
are completely covered with a heavy, 
close netting, with a very narrow 
stripe between. Flesh, salmon col¬ 
ored, thick, fine grained and of de¬ 
licious flavor. It is an ideal shipping 
melon and sure to become a favorite 
with all who prefer a salmon fleshed 
melon. Don’t fail to give it a trial. 
The seed we offer is of our own grow¬ 
ing from the originator’s stock.. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.00. 
HALE’S BEST, NUMBER 112 
A far more uniform strain than the original Hale’s Best. 
The Hale’s Best cantaloupe made a spectacular advent upon 
the cantaloupe markets of 1924, and for a whole decade it has 
held an important position among the earlier varieties. We look 
on this as an outstanding shipping cantaloupe. The fruits are 
oval, averaging 6% inches in length and 5 inches in diameter. 
Its golden flesh is thick, firm and of fine quality. One of the 
marked features of Hale’s Best is that it maintains its fine 
quality after it is over-ripe, and docs not deteriorate in flavor, 
as do so many cantaloupes when over-ripe. Hale’s best also has 
some disease-resistant qualities. This strain No. 112 is a distinct 
improvement over the original stock of Hale’s in uniformity and 
size, and is recommended as a main-crop melon 
Price, postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; X A lb.» 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., 
or over, 90c per lb. 
EBBERT SEED CO.’S EARLY WATTERS 
(Also Known as Imperial Gem and Hybrid No. 2) 
(The Earliest of the Rocky Ford Cantaloupes) 
It is very prolific, and usually the first setting of the fruit is 
very heavy, often 12 to 15 marketable melons to the hill mostly 
ripening about the same time, the bulk of the crop being mar¬ 
keted in about two weeks. In shape and earliness it somewhat 
resembles the ‘‘Original Rocky Ford,” but is much inclined to 
run to the solid net. The melons are well netted and of uni¬ 
form size. The flesh is light green and of the best quality. The 
seed cavity is somewhat larger than in the improved solid net 
types, therefore is not as good a long distance shipper, but for 
home use and nearby markets it is one of the best. We cannot 
recommend it for sections of the country where rainfall is ex¬ 
cessive, as the vines are inclined to rust or blight, but where 
early melons are an object, and in the Southwest, where melons 
are grown entirely by irrigation with practically no rainfall, it 
is the most valuable of the Rocky Ford strains. Select stock, 
pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs. and up, $1.00 
per lb. . 1 
GREELEY WONDER MUSKMELON 
A salmon flesh melon of excellent eating qualities. There is 
a total absence of the coarse, stringy flesh that is usual in large 
melons. It originated in northern Colorado and quickly became 
a favorite wherever grown in the home garden; medium early, 
being ready for market in about 90 days; average weight about 
4 pounds. Of excellent quality and will well repay for planting 
in the garden for home and nearby market use. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; *4 lb., 60c; y a lb., $1.00; lb., $1.75. 
NOTICE—Owing to the great shortage in many varieties of 
vegetable seeds the prices 
quoted in this catalog will 
hold only so long as our 
present stock lasts. (This 
applies only to the varie¬ 
ties on which there is a 
great shortage.) Should 
our present stock on the 
short varieties be sold out 
on recaipt of your order, 
the prevailing market 
price will then apply, or 
we reserve the right to 
return the money on items 
that we cannot supply at 
catalog prices. Greeley Wonder Muskmelon 
THE PERFECTED PERFECTO CANTALOUPE 
We consider the table qualities of this large orange fleshed 
melon equal to any other variety on the market; deliciously 
sweet, deep flesh with very small seed cavity, round in shape, 
covered with a deep silvery netting; good shipper and attractive 
appearance when displayed on the market. Our seed of the best 
selection. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *A lb., 40c; % lb., 65c; lb., $1.00. 
Special prices on larger quantities. 
NEW INTRODUCTIONS IN 
ROCKY FORD MELONS 
HONEY ROCK—Early; salmon fleshed; spicy flavor; good 
shipper 
HONEY-MEL—Very early, green flesh, fine flavor, excellent 
appearance. The merits of above varieties have been fully 
demonstrated and are all worthy of trial. We urge every 
grower to try these new melons, if only a few hills for their 
own use. We offer a very select strain of seed this season at 
the following prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 60c; lb., $2:00. 
Choice Watermelon seed is one of our specialties. We handle 
nothing but the best. All our stock is strictly fresh. The 
varieties that we do not produce are grown for us under con¬ 
tract by one of the best-known seed “specialists” in the South. 
We list as specialties two of the best watermelons ever pro¬ 
duced. For general list of watermelons see pages 15 atad 16. 
Remember that our prices include delivery charges. 
EBBERT SEED COMPANY’S RED HEART 
TOM WATSON WATERMELONS 
Cuts Red 
A new watermelon, 
combining the eating 
qualities of the “Kleck- 
ley” and the shipping 
qualities of the “Ala¬ 
bama Sweet.” 
Wherever introduced, and particularly in the melon growing 
districts of Texas and Indiana, it takes the lead over all other, 
varieties. The fruit is very large, many melons weighing 50 to 
60 pounds and measuring 18 to 24 inches in length. The skin is 
a dark mottled green; the flesh is an intense bright red, solid 
and tender; the heart is very large, with a very small seed area. 
The rind is very thin, but exceedingly tough, which accounts for 
its excellent shipping qualities. The flavor is second to none. 
Our stock of seed is of our own growing and is of the finest 
possible selection. This season we have a good supply, but yet 
do not expect to be able to supply the rapidly increasing de¬ 
mand. Place your order early. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 30c; 
lb., $1.00; 5 to 10 lbs., 90c per lb.; 10 lbs., or more, 85c per lb. 
Tom Watson 
EBBERT SEED COMPANY’S IMPROVED 
KLECKLEY’S SWEETS 
The “Sweetest of All” Watermelons, the Best Home and 
Nearby Market Melon Yet Introduced. 
This splendid variety is the finest flavored melon introduced 
in recent years. As a melon for the home garden and local 
market it is unexcelled. As originally introduced, the rind was 
too thin and tender to admit shipping, but by careful selection 
this defect has been largely overcome, and at the present time 
is the favorite shipping melon with our Colorado growers, and 
rapidly growing in favor in other sections of the country. 
In this new strain, now offered, there is developed a melon 
with a shell hard enough to carry to market, having been care¬ 
fully selected for a series of years for this result. The rind is 
not thick, but the skin is so hard and tough that it resists the 
jolts and jars of travel to a remarkable degree. 
The melon is 
large, averag- 
i n g about 25 
pounds in 
weight, oblong 
in form, with 
very dark 
green skin, 
flesh deep scar¬ 
let red, with 
solid heart, 
stringless, with 
near The %incL Ebbert Seed Co.’s Improved Kleckley Sweets 
The flavor is unexcelled. Don’t fai to plant this splendid melon 
for home use or nearby markets. Place your order early. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 to 10 lbs., 90c per lb.; 10 
lbs. or more, 85c per lb. 
