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Germain Seed Company, 326-330 South Main St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
MUSKMELONS, continued 
©assafoa, or Winter Pineapple. A large,, 
late melon, of unique appearance; corru¬ 
gated skin, oval shape, green flesh, of pro¬ 
nounced pineapple flavor. Melons do not 
ripen on-the vines and the flavor is greatly 
improved after being stored in a cool place. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. $1. 
Imported Varieties for Forcing 
Blenheim Orange. A favorite variety; scar- 
. let flesh, good flavor. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Windsor Castle. Green flesh, oval shape, 
finely netted, delicious flavor. Pkt. 25 cts. 
WATERMELONS 
Sandia SBaffermelone Melon d’Eau 
As soon as the weather becomes settled and 
warm, select soil and manure as recommended 
for muskmelons. Plant in hills 6 or 8 feet 
apart, six to ten seeds, 1 inch deep, and thin 
to three best plants. Hoe often and gradually 
hill up until the vines touch; after the 
flowers appear, pinch off the extreme end of 
the most luxuriant shoots. 
PAUL BOSE MUSKMELON 
Alabama Sweet. This is a very popular variety in the 
South, especially in Texas, where they grow it in 
preference to any other melon. In shape it is long, 
color dark green, flesh red and absolutely stringless. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
Cuban Queen. Melons are oblong in form; skin 
striped, dark and light green. Rind quite thin, but 
tough enough for shipping. Flesh bright red and of 
fine quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
Ford hook Early. This is the earliest large-fruited 
melon in cultivation, weighing 30 to 40* pounds each; 
has a deep green skin and is an excellent shipper; the 
flesh is light red, crisp, sweet and of splendid quality. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
Halbert Honey. An excellent melon for the home gar¬ 
den or market.; oblong in shape, dark green skin, 
crimson flesh of the most luscious flavor, rind thin- 
very popular in the eastern markets, where it has a 
ready sale at high prices. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., lb. $1. 
Sweet Heart. Large fruits of oval or round form- 
flesh is a deep rich red, crisp and melting. Pkt. 5 cts ’ 
oz. 10 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
HALBERT HONEY WATERMELON 
The Chilian. The king of all melons. This magnificent 
melon is so popular in southern California that it has 
practically excluded all other varieties, which is suffi¬ 
cient proof of its merit. We have no hesitation in 
saying that it is the best melon in the United States, 
as visitors from all parts are unceasing in its praises. 
The demand has been so great that it is almost impos¬ 
sible to get seed to supply our trade. We realize the 
importance of pure seed and have made arrangements 
the past season wfith one of the best melon-growers in 
the country to grow a large acreage for us for seed, 
hence we can confidently recommend it to our patrons 
as the purest strain obtainable. Originally from South 
America, it has fully borne out all that the grower 
claimed for it. In shape, almost round, dark green, 
slightly mottled with darker green. Rind exceedingly 
thin, not over% inch in thickness, but hard; a splen- 
did shipper. Flesh deep crimson clear through, crisp, 
solid and of delicious flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 
lb. 75 cts. 
ICleckley’s Sweet. This new melon is one of the very 
best for the home market or for family use. The 
melons are large, 18 to 20 
inches long and 10 to 12 
inches in diameter, dark 
green; rind thin, flesh 
scarlet and very sweet. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., lb. 60c. 
Georgia Rattlesnake, or 
Gypsy. Standard southern 
variety, which possesses 
remarkable shipping qual¬ 
ities; oblong, scarlet flesh, 
crisp and juicy. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Duke Jones. Large, nearly 
round, dark green melon; 
a fine shipper; flesh bright 
red, sweet and juicy. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
Girardeau’s New Favorite. 
Resembles the Florida 
Favorite, but is larger. It 
is early, productive, ten¬ 
der and crisp; has bright 
red, very sweet flesh. The 
rind is thin and too tender 
to stand shipment long 
distances. Splendid for 
home or near-by market. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., lb. 60c. 
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