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Watermelon 
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for 
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Only $10.00 Per 1000 
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Watermelons do best on old, rich soil, which is not 
too freshly manured, hence when making the hills, 
well-rotted manure should be used, and it is better 
to prepare them some time ahead before planting the 
seed. If manure cannot be obtained, use good commer¬ 
cial fertilizer or sheep manure mixed with the soil. 
One ounce plants 20 hills. 4 lbs. per acre. Plant 
early in May or for later use, in June. 
Culture. Treat as for muskmelons, but give more 
room, 10 to 12 feet apart each way. 
204 COLE’S EARLY. A sure cropper for northern 
states. Its dark red flesh is delicate in texture; rind 
green, striped with lighter shades, thin and brittle; 
of medium size, and nearly round. Matures early, 
especially good for home use. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; i lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
205 STONE MOUNTAIN OR DIXIE BELLE. A melon 
of finest quality and claimed to be the sweetest of 
all of the large melons. It is almost round and has 
a dark green, medium thick rind. Flesh rich scarlet. 
It is not unusual to grow Stone Mountains weigh¬ 
ing 70 to 80 pounds. For home use and nearby mar¬ 
kets it is unexcelled. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25. 
206 EXCEL. Will produce more large, marketable 
melons under the same conditions than any of the 
other sorts of the long variety and its carrying and 
keeping qualities are unsurpassed. Fruits oblong in 
shape, dark green in color with tracings of light 
green. Flesh deep red, crisp and tender. Weight 35 
to 60 pounds. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
207 TOM WATSON. A long, dark green melon, winch 
has become exceedingly popular on account of its 
large size and general fine qualities. Vines are 
vigorous and productive. Flesh rich bright red, very 
juicy and sweet. Most suitable for nearby markets, 
family gardens, and a favorite with truckers, as it 
stands shipping well and retains its color and 
good quality a long time. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
208 KLECKLEY’S SWEET. One of the best flavored 
melons in cultivation and one of the best for home 
use or nearby markets. It is long, very dark green 
with thin rind. Flesh deep red, of fine, delicious 
flavor. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
209 FLORIDA FAVORITE. A well-known popular 
sort which has long been a favorite for home use 
and market. Ripens early, has dark green rind, 
striped with light green. Flesh light crimson, ex¬ 
ceedingly sugary, fine and tender. Very delicious 
and highly recommended either for home market or 
family use. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
210 FORDHOOK EARLY. The fruit is of good size, 
rather short and blocky in form, with large diam¬ 
eter. Skin dark green, occasionally with faint 
stripes of lighter green. Rind quite thin, but skin 
tough, making an excellent shipping variety. Flesh 
bright red, crisp, sweet, and splendid quality. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
211 KOLB’S GEM. One of the older sorts producing 
oval melons and all large size. The rind is exceed¬ 
ingly hard and firm, being irregularly marked with 
mottled stripes of dark and light green. Flesh is 
bright red, solid, a little coarse, but sweet. One of 
the best round sorts for shipping as it will handle 
better than almost any other sort. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
212 SWEETHEART. A very popular shipping sort 
particularly in the South. Fruits are very large, 
oval, very heavy with thin rind which is of light 
green color, slightly veined with darker shade. 
Flesh bright red, firm, very sweet, and the fruits 
remain in condition a long time after ripening. A 
splendid sort for market or main crop being of fine 
appearance and sells readily. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
213 PEERLESS OR ICE CREAM. A splendid early 
sort for home or market gardens. Vines moderately 
vigorous, hardy, and very productive. Fruits are 
oblong, medium size, bright green, finely veined 
with darker shade. Flesh bright scarlet, crisp and 
very sweet. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
214 GRAY MONARCH OR LONG LIGHT ICING. 
Fruits uniformly long and large, oblong in shape. 
Color light green slightly veined with darker shade; 
flesh deep rich red of splendid quality. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
215 GYPSY (or Georgia Rattlesnake). One of the 
most popular of the older sorts especially in the 
South. Fruits are large, very long, of light green 
color distinctly striped and blotched with darker 
shade. In the South it is very highly esteemed and 
especially desirable for growing and shipping. The 
rind is remarkably thin though very tough; hence, 
it stands shipping well. Flesh most tender, sweet 
and luscious. Fruits are uniformly good quality. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
216 HALBERT’S HONEY. A long, dark green melon 
of moderate size but such splendid quality that it is 
especially desirable for market or home use. The 
rind is very thin. Flesh bright crimson and so 
crisp and tender that ripe melons will split ahead 
of the knife in cutting. We especially recommend 
this for general planting as it is very productive, of 
excellent quality and a splendid seller. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
218 DARK ICING. A round or oval shape which has 
been a favorite for home use and nearby markets. 
Melons are medium-sized, oval, dark green in color 
with bright red flesh which is extremely tender and 
sugary. A splendid early sort and highly desirable 
for home or early market. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
219 IRISH GRAY. The size is uniform and large. 
Color of rind yellowish gray and it is almost as 
tough as that of Citron. Ripens earlier than Watson 
and will keep in good condition for a long time 
after picking. Very prolific and a good shipper. A 
fine market sort. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
