IMPROVED PERFECTO. Very excellent type of early melon. Its thick flesh is rich cream 
colored, having a very small seed cell and firm netting. 1 oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 
10 lbs. $9.00, postpaid. 
TIP TOP. The fruits are large, nearly round, slightly ribbed; very highly musk-flavored. 1 oz. 
15c; V4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, postpaid. 
HONEY DEW. A distinct melon of Casaba type. Fruit medium large, about 8 inches long 
and 5 inches in diameter. An excellent shipping and keeping sort. 1 oz. 20c; V4 lb. 45c; 
1 lb. $1.25; 10 lbs. $11.00, postpaid. 
PERSIAN. This melon has a distinctive flavor. It is large, weighing 8 to 1 0 pounds at matur¬ 
ity, almost round, without ribs, and netted. Flesh is bright orange, very thick and juicy. 
It requires warm weather. Very pleasing flavor may be had by allowing it to ripen thor¬ 
oughly on the vine. 1 oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, postpaid. 
WATERMELON 
KLONDIKE. The most popular shipping variety in California. An oblong melon; color an 
even dark green. 1 oz. 15c; V4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, postpaid. 
SELECTED BLACK SEEDED KLONDIKE. This is a selected dark seeded strain which, 
with the bright red flesh, gives a very attractive appearance when cut. The sweetest, finest 
flavored oblong melon. It should be given frequent irrigation. The best variety for Califor¬ 
nia market and shipping. Formerly Klondike rind was considered too thin and brittle to 
stand shipping, but today thousands of acres are grown for distant shipping. 1 oz. 15c; 
*/4 lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.35; 10 lbs. $12.00, postpaid. 
WATERMELON SELECTED BLACK SEEDED KLONDIKE 
CASABAS 
CULTURE. In general the culture for Casaba is the same as for melon. You should plant 
Casabas according to your locality, from February 15th until June 15th, in furrows 8 feet 
apart. For late shipping many are planted from June 1st to July 1 5th. 
GOLDEN BEAUTY. It is now grown more extensively throughout California than any other 
Casaba because of its beautiful appearance and delicious flavor. Distributors also prefer it 
as it stands up well after long journeys in carload shipments. Where melon is required for 
fall or late consumption this variety is planted more than any others. 1 oz. 15c V4 lb. 35e; 
1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, postpaid. 
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