H. M. TAYLOR, SEEDSMAN, Inc. « QUINCY, FLORIDA 
VARIETIES 
PRICE 
UBS. 
WONDER. 
IMP. KLECKLY. 
KLECKLY SWEET.. 
HALBERTS HONEY. . 
TOM WATSON. 
IRISH GRAY. 
THURMOND’S GRAY. 
COLE’S EARLY. 
HARRIS EARLY. 
ALA. SWEET. 
BRADFORD. 
RIBAULT. 
PEERLESS. 
ICE CREAM. 
JACKSON. 
FLA. FAVORITES 
2 -^ 52 . 
VARIETIES 
PRICE 
LBS. 
FORDHOOK EARLY 
R. L. ICING. 
L. L. GOLDEN HONEY. 
RATTLESNAKE. 
SHAILER BLUE. 
DUKE JONES. 
CHILEAN W. S. 
L. L. ICING. 
GRAY MONARCH. 
BLACK DIAMOND. 
SCHOCHLER. 
KOLB’S GEM. 
IRONCLAD. 
SWEETHEART. 
ANGEL’S KISS. 
R. D. ICING . 
VARIETIES 
R. B. GOLDEN HONEY 
EXCEL BLACK. 
EXCEL LIGHT. 
BLACK GYPSY. 
PORTO RICO 
JUMBO. 
NIGGERHEAD. 
PERFECTION. 
ORANGE MELON. 
STONE MTN. 
KLONDIKE. 
HUNGARIAN HONEY 
VJHNTER QUEEN 
UBS. 
The seed planted is the smallest item of expense entering into the produc¬ 
tion of any crop. 
The difference in cost per acre of ordinary or poor seed, and the best seed 
obtainable, is usually only a few cents. 
The difference in cost per acre between THE BEST WATERMELON 
SEED and ordinary watermelon seed will amount to less than twenty cents. 
BUT what a difference in results!! 
It is a thoroughly established fact that under good conditions of soil, 
weather, and culture, the use of poor seeds results in failure,—partial or com¬ 
plete, and loss of profit; while use of the best seed assures heavier yields, 
finer quality, and bigger profits. 
Experience proves that PEDIGREE AND BREEDING are as important 
in the production of seeds as in the production of live stock. 
Who, in these days of enlightened progress would think of buying scrub 
stock for breeding purposes, or even to feed for market? 
Unfortunately the character of seeds can not be determined by their ap¬ 
pearance, as can the character and breeding of animals. 
A seedsman’s responsibility to his customers and his country is a grave 
and sacred responsibility. 
The distribution of poor seeds is an economic wrong. 
Insistence upon a price below the cost of producing seeds of high quality 
is a certain way to assure the distribution of much poor seed. 
Relations between the planter and the retail seedsman, between the latter 
and the wholesale dealer, must of necessity be based on confidence and faith. 
All wholesale dealers can assure themselves of the quality and character of 
the seeds they distribute by obtaining their stocks from the best sources of 
supply, and by careful inspections of the growing crops,—and the methods of 
harvesting, curing, and warehousing practiced by producers. 
H M Taylor, Seedsman, Inc., is owned and operated by members of the 
family of the late HUGH M. TAYLOR, who established the business nearly 
forty years ago. It is still serving fine old seed houses whose names were the 
first to be written on its books. 
It is the policy of H. M. TAYLOR, SEEDSMAN, INC., to produce THE 
BEST WATERMELON SEED IT IS POSSIBLE TO GROW, REGARD¬ 
LESS OF COST. 
Because of the volume of our business, and our superior facilities, we are 
able to supply THE BEST SEED at approximately the same prices that are 
being quoted on INFERIOR SEED. 
Some interest is being created in so called “RESISTANT TYPES” of 
watermelon. 
Watermelons in common with most plants are subject to many fungus 
and bacterial diseases,—some more prevalent in certain areas, others affecting 
other localities, while some are pretty generally distributed. 
A selection immune to one disease may be peculiarly susceptible to another 
or lacking quality. Soil and climate have much to do with the virulence of all 
plant diseases. 
It is not safe to rely too much on these so called “Resistant” varieties or 
types. 
By proper breeding and selection combined with proven cultural methods 
and “plant feeding”,—or fertilizing, seeds possessing inherent vigor and the 
best characteristics are produced. 
Plants from such seeds possess in the highest degree qualities of resistance 
to disease, productiveness, and of producing fruit of the finest quality. 
We spare no expense or effort to produce seeds of this character, and find 
that the results amply justify the cost. 
Our facilities for producing in large volume THE BEST Watermelon 
seeds are the most extensive and complete of any grower in the world. 
We most cordially invite visits and the closest inspection of every feature 
of production and handling, and a comparison with other growers. 
We sell no seeds retail. We place no seeds on consignment. 
ALL OUR SEEDS ARE PLANTED, GROWN, HARVESTED, CURED AND 
HANDLED UNDER THE CLOSES,T SUPERVISION OF TRAINED EXECU¬ 
TIVES. 
SEEDSMEN WHO WANT THE BEST WILL SEND US THEIR ORDERS. 
(CONTRACT) 
Prices not Guaranteed Beyond 
H. M. Taylor, Seedsman, Inc., 
Quincy, Florida. 
Gentlemen: Please grow for us during the current year the number of pounds of the 
different varieties of Watermelon seed written opposite the names of the varieties listed 
above These seed, when delivered to be sound, well cured and cleaned, and of good 
germination, and to be shipped as soon as practical after harvest. You to supply bags 
ft cost or we to supply them without cost to you, at our option. It is understood 
that we are to pay for the seed at the prices written m the price column at right °f 
names of varieties on list above; that payment is to be made within sixty days from 
date of invoice or if paid within ten days from receipt by us of the seeds, a discount of 
2% will be allowed. 
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By- 
Your order for Watermelon seeds to be grown for you during the current 
season is hereby accepted, with the following conditions: We will plant an acreage 
of the several varieties sufficient under average normal conditions to cover all contracts, 
with a liberal margin for safety. But in the event of accident, crop failure, or causes 
not within our control, production will be prorated, and delivery made of each variety 
on each contract in proportion that seed available bears to the sum of all contracts. 
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H. M. TAYLOR, SEEDSMAN, INC., 
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