TOM WATSON, “KING OF ALL” SHIPPERS 
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WATERMELONS 
Tom Watson Watermelon 
TOM WATSON 
Buist’s Selected Stock. This variety pos- 
sesses all the fine qualities of a perfect variety, 
both as to its productiveness, quality and for 
transportation to distant markets without 
damage; its size ranges from eighteen to 
twenty-four inches long by ten to twelve 
inches in diameter, and weighing from forty 
to fifty pounds. Color dark green, deep red 
flesh, which extends close to the rind, free 
from core, crisp, melting and of the finest 
quality; it also commands the highest market 
prices. Strongly recommended. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
FLORIDA FAVORITE 
This variety originated with one of the 
most extensive melon growers of Florida, and 
is a hybrid of the Rattlesnake and Pearson. 
It is of oblong shape and large size; rind 
dark with light green stripes; flesh light crim- 
son, very crisp and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
M lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
KLECKLEY’S SWEET 
A general favorite with all lovers of sweet 
and luscious melons, and cannot be too highly 
recommended for either private gardens or 
for near markets; is oblong, of good size; skin 
dark, rich green and exceedingly thin and 
brittle; flesh bright scarlet; is crisp, sugary and 
melting. It is not recommended for shipping, 
but for nearby markets and home consump¬ 
tion it has no equal. Pkt., 5c; oz., 1.0c; 
34 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
IMPROVED KLECKLEY’S SWEET 
Also called Wondermelon. This new 
strain has the same delicious sweetness and 
retains all the other fine qualities that made 
Kleckley’s Sweet the favorite home grown 
melon. The improvement consists of size and 
shipping qualities. The rind is thin but tough 
and qualifies for safe shipment for reasonable 
distances. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 30c; 
lb., 85c. 
Kleddey’s Sweet Watermelon 
