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SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1901. 
W'atercqelox}. 
Never plant Watermelons on hard, poor soil. Plant in 
large, deep, mellow hills, made very rich with well-rotted 
manure, and you will have great crops of this delicious 
vegetable, which, to be had at its best, must be picked from 
one’s own garden. 
Duke Jones—Briefly, this is supposed to be the largest* 
handsomest, most prolific, and in other respects the 
finest melon grown. Will average nearly fifty pounds 
each by the field, while some specimens reach nearly 
one hundred pounds. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c.; lb., $ 2 . 00 . 
©hllds- Ruby Gold—A variety introduced by us. The most 
beautiful table Melon grown. Fine for table decoration, 
cut crosswise and alternated with slices of deep red 
melon. In shape the melons are a long oval, two feet or 
more in length, and will weigh 40 to 60 pounds each. The 
flesh is r a rich, solid golden yellow, with star-like center 
of carmine or ruby-red, almost too beautiful to think of 
eating, yet its duality is as superior as its appearance. 
There is absolutely no core or hard spots in it, but the j 
flesh is juicy, sweet, luscious, melting in the mouth 
almost like ice-cream. Lasts long in perfect condition n 
without getting “ stringy ” or “mealy.” Early and sure 
cropper. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c. 
Hungarian Honey — One of the most delicious varieties 
known, of an almost honey-like sweetness. Round, dark 
green melons that will average about ten pounds each; 
flesh rich and melting. Extra early and fine for the 
Northern States. Pkt., 5e. *, oz., 15c.; lb., $1.25. 
Phinney— An early, oval variety, prolific, sweet and crisp. 
One of the best. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10 c. ; lb., 75c. 
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ICIeckley’s Sweet— The earliest large melon, weighing 40 to 
60 pounds each, and ripening in about seventy days from 
the time of planting. It is a great yielder, and in quality 
the sweetest, juiciest, most crisp, solid and luscious. 
Grows two and one-half feet in length. Brilliant red 
inside, dark green without. With us the best melon ever 
tested. Pkt., 10 c.; oz., 20 c. ; lb., $1.25. 
Mountain Sweet— A fine old sort, so deliciously sweet and 
tender that it will almost melt in one’s mouth. The best 
variety for the extreme North, where few Watermelons 
succeed. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; lb., 75c. 
Dixie— A great Watermelon for the South, for growing to 
ship to Northern markets early. It possesses the finest 
quality, combined with large size, handsome appearance, 
earliness, long-keeping and excellent shipping qualities. 
It is so much earlier than Kolb’s Gem that it gets into 
market in time to catch the highest prices. It is a great 
melon for marketing. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10 c.; lb., 60c. 
CUBAN QUEEN 
Cuban Queen— A very juicy, sweet variety, of the largest 
size, a special favorite with those who like their melons 
nearly all core. A spendid seller in the market, a good 
keeper, and productive. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; lb., 60c. 
IKON CLAD. 
Mammoth Iron Glad— Enormous melons, sometimes weigh¬ 
ing from 50 to 75 pounds. Do not plant on heavy soil, or 
they will come int© bearing late. A superb melon. 
Elesh rich and sweet, shell hard and firm, and melons 
will keep well for weeks. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; lb., 75c. 
One ■packet each of these nine Melons for 50c. 
