28 GARDEN SEEDS _RUSSELL-HECKLE_ MEMPHIS, TENN. 
DIXIE QUEEN. This new variety is one of the best 
shipping watermelons, a real money maker on account 
of its heavy yielding qualities. Growers in southern 
Missouri and Arkansas are highly pleased with Dixie 
Queen as a profitable variety for market. In shape it 
is oval to long, rind rich green. Flesh deep red which is 
sweet, melting, tender, juicy and sparkling, entirely 
free from stringiness. In size Dixie Queen Melons will 
average 20 to 35 lbs. They have a thin rind, yet tough 
enough to make an ideal variety for shipping. Post¬ 
paid, pkt., 15c; oz., 25c; 2 ozs., 45c; Vi lb., 75c; Vi lb., 
$1.25; 1 lb., $2.00. 
R.-H. Co.’s Watermelons 
CULTURE—One ounce to forty hills; 3 or 4 pounds to the acre. Drop seed in well 
manured hills 6 to 8 feet apart 6 to 10 seeds, one inch deep, and thin to three best 
plants. Generally about the middle of April is the proper time to plant melons in 
this section. 
R.-H. CO.’S GIANT TOM WATSON. A special selection of the Watson 
Melon. The specimen shown at our Mid-South Fair weighed just 100 
lbs. This long beautifully shaped fruit has all the good qualities of 
its parent and for size it requires a wheelbarrow to move. Postpaid, 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 2 ozs., 35c; Vi lb., 50c; Vi lb., 90c; 1 lb., $1.50. 
NEW WONDER. A comparatively new variety, and one of the 
finest flavored melons in existence It is very productive, 
growing a large crop of big, dark glossy green melons. The 
rind is rather thin, but satisfactory for short hauls to nearby 
markets. It will sell to good advantage in any market. 
Grows long and thick, the flesh a deep red, sweet and juicy. 
Matures in about 85 days. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 2 ozs., 
15c; Vi lb.. 25c; Vi lb., 40c; 1 lb., 70c. 
IRISH GRAY. This melon has already become popular. The 
vine is very vigorous and holds up well. Its melons are simi¬ 
lar in shape and size to Tom Watson. The rind is beautiful 
greenish gray, very attractive, thin but very tough, hence a 
good shipper; flesh red and free from stringiness. Well 
adapted for either market or home use. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 2 ozs., 15c; Vi lb., 25c; Vi lb., 40c; 1 lb., 70c. 
GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE. One of the best known water¬ 
melons cultivated in the South. The fruits are very long, of 
a light green color, distinctly blotched and striped with a 
darker shade. The flesh is bright scarlet, fairly tender and' 
sweet. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 2 ozs., 15c; Vi lb., 25c; Vi 
lb., 35c; 1 lb., 60c. 
EXCEL. The Excel is a large, long green Melon, often weigh¬ 
ing 50 to 60 pounds, flesh deep red and ripened well out to 
the rind. Color of rind deep green and occasionally deep 
green stripes. The meat is very sweet and free from hard 
centers. This wonderful Melon is favored by buyers, especial¬ 
ly those demanding large sizes. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz. 15c; 2 
ozs., 25c; Vi lb., 40c; Vi lb., 60c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
SCHLOCHLER. A Southern Melon of recent introduction; grows 
to very large size; one of the biggest Melons. They will 
average 40 lbs. each. The fruits is very dark green with an 
indistinct stripe and is very uniform in shape. Flesh bright 
red, sweet and crisp. The grower claims the Schlochler 
Melon will stand more drought than any other Melon and Is 
a sure producer. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 2 ozs., 25c; Vi 
lb., 35c; Vi lb., 60c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
New Wonder. 
$1.00 Buys $1.25 WORTH 
SAVE IN YOUR SEED BUYING. 
If your order for seeds in packets and ounces amounts to 
$1.00, you can select 25c worth of packets and ounces extra, 
free of charge. 
If your order is for more than $1.00 in packets and ounces, 
you can have in addition one-fourth more 
in packets and ounces than the quantity 
you order at no cost for the extra quan¬ 
tity. 
Giant 
Tom Watson. 
PRICES ON LARGE QUANTITISS QUOTED ON OUR GREEN INK LIST. 
