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L I B H , 
5S- IBS O $3 I V' 
U. S. Department i ’ Agrfnjfou 
1895 1935 
H. M. Taylor, Seedsman, Inc. 
Superior Watermelon Seed 
WHOLESALE ONLY 
QUINCY, FLORIDA 
We frequently have requests from dealers for descriptions of Water¬ 
melons of the many named varieties, and occasionally of a melon bearing 
a local name unknown to the trade generally, or to well informed growers. 
This suggested to us that a list of the most widely distributed varieties 
with a brief description of each, printed in convenient form for filing and 
reference, might prove of value to the trade. We therefo-re have pre¬ 
pared this little folder for distribution. 
STONE MOUNTAIN—TRUE STRAIN 
Color, light green indistinctly veined wiih darker green in a fine mesh design. Shape, 
round, slightly elongated, some melons slightly lobed. Flesh, rich red, of fine texture, tender, 
sweet, luscious. One of the best in quality. Vines vigorous, fairly prolific. Fruit large, ripens medi¬ 
um early. Popular alike for home gardens and market. Stands shipping if handled with care. 
A dark green strain, inferior to the true strain, is popular in some sections. Stone 
Mountain has a great propensity to Sport. 
DIXIE BELLE 
In some sections just another name for Stone Mountain. In other localities a 
having darker seed, thicker rind, very dark green, distinctly lobed. Popular shipper. 
strain 
DIXIE QUEEN 
A new round melon of striking appearance. Light and dark green striped. Very showy. 
Thin, tough rind; flesh bright scarlet, solid, of fine texture. Quality unsurpassed. Seed very 
small, white. Vines very vigorous, prolific. Melons uniform in size and appearance. Size medi¬ 
um to large. Destined to become a leader for home gardens, local markets and shipping. Has 
fewer seed than any other variety. 
WONDER 
A long medium sized dark green melon, sometimes slightly lobed. Flesh, rich red, crisp, 
tender, delicious. Medium early, a sure cropper. Rind thin, brittle, will not bear shipping. 
Excellent for home and local market gardens. Seed large, white, occasional brownish tip. A 
splendid and popular melon. 
SUNNYBROOK 
A thick, long melon of large size and of the best quality. Grayish green in color, of 
uniform thickness, it presents a very handsome appearance. Rind is extremely tough, making it 
a good shipper. Flesh is of very fine texture, brilliant scarlet in color, very sweet and tender, 
free from stringiness. One of the best melons for home gardens, local market, or shipping. Seed 
brown. 
