JOHN LEWIS CHILDs, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y. 
CLI.MBI.Nd WATER MELON. 
Watermelon. 
i*..3'X er P , « , ‘ r 1I "'«termolona; on hard, poor soil. Plant in 
large, deep, mellow lulls, made very rich with well-rotted 
manure, and you will have great crops of this delicious veg- 
one'sown^arden ** ' U ' 1 ' tS ,M;st ' ,,,usl 1,0 from 
New Climbing. In Xortliern Russia, where tile Water¬ 
melon does not limture in the open ground. this variety 
Mas been grown trained up on trellises under glass, lii 
this country it does not, of course, need to he grown 
under glass, as it attains its greatest perfection in the 
open ground, and is the earliest Watermelon in eultiva- 
J.!''"' “ n, ‘ one which is most unique in many particulars, 
i tie melons are freely produced and are' spherical in 
shape, weighing four or live pounds, and a deep olive- 
gieen color, rhe rind is very thill and the tlesli rich 
crimson, very juicy, melting and delicious. The seeds 
are black and very small, being more like good-sized 
apple seeds than like, watermelon seeds. This is sure to 
become one. of the most popular garden melons oil ac¬ 
count of its extreme earliness and oil account, also, of its 
urns, delicious quality and climbing habit. Pkt., 15c.: 
WHITE OEM. 
White Cem. A very distinct variety,brought from China, 
i i'Ii ' omdiuin-sized Melons of an Ivory whiteness 
faintly marked with pale-green stripes. Pink Hcsh of 
most, delicious flavor, sweet and crisp. Pkt.. 10c 
D'xie. A great Watermelon for the South for growing to 
shipto -Northern markets early. It. possesses the finest 
quality, combined with large size, handsome appear- 
iiuce.earlmess.loiig keeping and excellent shipping qual- 
lties. It is so much earlier than Kolb's Gem that, it gets 
info market in time to catch the highest prices. It. is a 
great Melon for marketing. Pkt.. 5c.; oz„ 10c.; lb.. 75c. I 
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beautiful table Melon grown. Fine for table decora ti< ms. 
cut crosswise and alternated with slices of deep-red 
melons. In shape the Melons are a long oval, two 
feet or more in length, and will weigh 40 to HO pounds 
e ? i K ‘ 18:1 rich, solid golden-yellow with 
star-like center of carmine or ruby red. almost too 
beautiful to think of eating, yet it* quality is as super¬ 
ior as its appearance. There is absolutely no core or 
hard spots in it. but the flesh is juicy,sweet, luscious, 
melting m the mouth almost, like ice-cream. Lasts long in 
perfect, condition without getting ••stringy’' or **meal\ " 
Early. and sure cropper. Pkt.. 10c.: oz.. 15c,; lb.. §1 in' * 
Hungarian Honey. One of tin* most delicious varieties 
known, of an almost honey-like sweetness. Round, dark 
green melons that, will average about ten pounds each : 
vr ric b 8,1,1 melting. Extra early and fine for the 
Northern States. Pkt.. MW-.; oz.. 15c.: lb.. $1.25. 
Phlnney. An early oval variet y, prolific, sweet and crisp. 
One of the best. Pkt.. Sr.: oz.. l(k-. : lb.. 75c. 
Mountain Sweet. A fine old sort, so deliciously sweet and 
tender that it will almost melt in one's month. The 
best variety for the extreme North, where few Water¬ 
melons succeed. Pkt.. 5c.: oz.. lOe.; lb.. 75c. 
Seminole. An extra early large Melon, of superior otmlit v 
and a profuse bearer. Melons either gray or light green 
in color. Pkt.. Klc.: oz.. 25c-. 
Ko «-f„ < ? em -..T h . e c , ek ' bra ,”' 1 Southern shipping variety. 
W ill keep thirty days after pulling, and. as shell is very 
hard, rarely bursts in shipping. Large and prolific. Juicy 
and good. Pkt.. oc.; oz.. Klc.; lb., litlc. 
mammoth Iron Clad. Enormous Melons, sometimes 
weighing from 50 to 75 pounds. Do not plant oil heavy 
soil or they will come into hearing late. A superb Melon. 
Hesh rich and sweet, shell hard and firm, and Melons 
will keep well for weeks after pulling. Pkt., 5c.; oz 10c • 
lb.. 7oc. * 
Cuban Queen. A very juicy, sweet variety, of the larges 
size, a special favorite with those who like their Melon 
nearly all core. A splendid seller in the market, a guo< 
keeper, and enormously productive. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c 
lb.. <5c. 
Chinese Preserving. We introduced this from ( him 
several years ago. It. is a success in every loculitv 
easily grown, and very prolific Melons large.near]' 1 
round, dark green in color.and very solid and white 
L Makes superior preserves, sauce and sweet pickles 
) ib |j\JV e11 til1 after Christmas. Pkt.. 10c.; oz.. 2Uc. 
unt /jacket each of the tv'elve sorts % 7->c. 
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