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GERMAIN SEED AND PLANT CO. 
Skillman’8 Fine Netted, 
dry place, where they 
Skillman’s Fine Netted. — (See cut.) Flesh deep green, of delicious flavor: 
early. Per oz. 10c; per lb. $1.00. 
Winter Pineapple. — A native of Cassaba, Asia Minor, and generally sold in 
the Los Angeles markets under the name of Cassaba, though entirely differ¬ 
ent from the old variety of that name. It is a large, late melon of unique 
appearance, the skin being corrugated instead of netted; the color is a rich 
yellow tinged with green, the melons are nearly round and sometimes weigh as 
much as 12 to 14 pounds. The flesh is light green in color, very firm, and 
possesses a pronounced and agreeable pineapple flavor. However, its greatest 
recommendation is its long-keeping qualities. The melons do not ripen well 
on the vines, but should be picked off, handled carefully and stored in a cool 
will gradually ripen, and may be had late into the winter. Per oz. 15c; lb. $1.50. 
MELON - WATER. 
Sandia— Wassermelone — Melon d’Eau. 
As soon as the weather becomes settled and warm, select soil and manure as recommended for Musk 
Melons. Plant in hills 6 or 8 feet apart, 6 to 10 seeds, 1 inch deep, and thin to 3 best plants. Hoe 
often, and gradually hill up until the vines touch, and after the flowers appear, pinch off the extreme 
end of the most luxuriant shoots. 
Black Spanish —Medium size, round, black-seeded, red flesh, thin rind, small vine; will admit of 
.closer planting than other varieties; a fine melon, of the best quality. Per oz. 10; per lb. 60c. 
Chilian. — This variety was introduced from South America and for the past three seasons has been the 
favorite melon in the Los Angeles market. Almost round, dark green, slightly mottled with blackish 
green, rind very thin, not over a quarter of an inch thick, but very hard and never cracks in shipping. 
The flesh is crisp, solid, and deep crimson clear through. Per oz. 10c; per lb. $1.00. 
Citron, for Preserves. Red-seeded; the standard variety for preserves, good also for feeding cattle. 
Per oz. 10c; per lb. 50c. 
Colorado Pie Melon, (Melon Pumpkin.) —Good for feeding cattle, or for pies; flesh very firm and 
solid, with a small proportion of seeds. Per oz. 10c; per lb. 40c. 
Cuban Queen. — Beautifully marked, light and dark green; solid, crisp, bright red flesh; grows to an 
immense size. Per oz. 10c; per lb. 60c. 
Dark Icing 1 , or Ice Rind. — Round, solid, thin rind, very delicious in flavor; not desirable for ship¬ 
ping, owing to its thinness of rind. Per oz. 10c; per lb. 60c. 
Dixie. — This water melon poss¬ 
esses the rich, luscious flavor of 
the old Mountain Sweet, united 
with the excellent shipping quali¬ 
ties of the Kolb’s Gem. It is 
longer than the latter variety, 
flesh is of an intense deep scar¬ 
let, very sweet, tender and juicy. 
It is very prolific, with the valu¬ 
able characteristic of rooting at 
almost every joint, thereby in¬ 
creasing the duration of the vines. 
Per oz. 10c; per lb. 60c. 
Florida Favorite.— A superior 
variety; improvement on Rattle¬ 
snake; earlier. Per oz. 10c; 
lb. 60c. 
Georgia Rattlesnake, or Gypsy. 
Standard Southern variety, pos¬ 
sessing remarkable shipping 
qualities; oblong, scarlet flesh, 
crisp and juicy. Per oz. 10c; 
per lb. 50c. 
Green and Gold.— This variety is 
of a golden yellow color; it pos¬ 
sesses all the excellent qualities 
of the older varieties. Per oz. 
10c; per lb. 60c. 
Kolb’s Gem. 
Hungarian Honey.— Very early, perfectly round, flesh brilliant red. Per oz. 10c; per lb. 60c. 
Kentucky Wonder. — Very highly recommended, enormously productive. Per oz. 10c; per lb. 60c. 
Kleckley Sweets.— This new melon is one of the very best for the home market or for family use, but 
is not recommended for shipping. The melons are large, 18 to 20 inches long and 10 to 12 inches 
in diameter, dark green, thin rind, flesh scarlet and very sweet. Per oz. 10c; per lb. 75c. 
