WATERMELONS 
Rich, rather sandy soils produce the finest crops of 
Watermelons, but a well-drained loam, especially with a 
southern exposure, is also suitable. Two shovelfuls of 
well-decomposed manure should be mixed with the soil 
under each hill. Watermelons should not be planted 
until the weather is quite warm. The plants grow 
vigorously and for this reason the hills should be about 
6 to 8 ft. apart. Place 6 to 8 seeds edgewise, with the 
eyes downward, in a circle in each hill, and cover % in. I- 
deep with fine soil. One oz. will plant 20 to 25 hills; | 
4 to 5 lbs. per acre. The early (E) Watermelons mature fj 
in 80 days. The midseason (M) varieties require from jj 
85 to 90 days. Late (L) varieties need 100 days or \ 
more. 
cq-* Babv Delight An extra-early small 
DfiMy WCIIgllt size Watermelon, weighing 
3 to 6 lbs. each, with dark green skin and thin rind 
The crystalline carmine flesh has a luscious sweetness. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; '/ 2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 
2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
eon r.nloV Farit/ (E) Also known as Harris’Earli- 
s c.ariy est _ This ig a yery early home . 
garden variety of medium size and nearly round form. The 
skin is dark green, striped with lighter green. The deep pink 
flesh is lusciously sweet. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; '/j lb. 500; lb. 850; 
2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60. 
630 Sunny brook 
(M) This produces oblong, pale 
green fruits weighing fiom 30 to 
65 lbs. each. It is a most delicious, richly flavored eatirg 
Melon, with fine-grained, sweet flesh which practically melts 
in the mouth. Absolutely free from strings or white hearts. 
Stands well the excessive heat of late summer, so injurious 
to some varieties. A fine shipping melon. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; Vi lb. 600; lb. $1.00; 
2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
588 Burpee’s Fordhook Early o 
Stone 
Mountain 
623 Stone Mountain© gge.&fiSS 
Watermelon, showing slight ribs or lobes like a Cantaloupe. 
The color of the smooth skin is light green. The flesh is a 
beautiful and uniform deep crimson without any white 
hearts or stringiness. The average Melons weigh about 
45 lbs. each. It has a thin rind and is fine for home use 
and local markets. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; Vi lb. 600; lb. $1.00; 
2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
644 Luscious Golden Sweet 
(M) You will be surprised at the beautiful golden yellow 
flesh and its luscious sugary flavor. The skin is dark green 
and the rind is very thin. The Melons average 20 lbs. in 
weight and are, without question, the finest with golden 
yellow flesh. Pkt. 100; oz. 15C; 4 ozs. 400; Vi lb. 600; 
lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
(E) An excellent, quick growing Melon which will mature 
in sections which are too cool for most varieties. Under 
favorable conditions it will be ready for eating in 80 days 
after sowing. The Melons are large, slightly oval in shape, 
and weigh about 20 lbs. each. The light green skin is 
mottled with stripes of still deeper color. Luscious, sweet, 
rich pink flesh. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; !/■> lb. 450 ; 
lb. 750; 2 lbs. $1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20. 
608 Burpee’s Kleckley Sweets 
(M) Also known under the name of Monte Cristo. Of a 
beautiful long shape, reaching 22 in. in length and 12 in. in 
diameter. The fruits weigh as much as 40 lbs. each. They 
have a glossy dark green skin and an unusually thin rind 
with the flesh ripening close to it. The flesh is bright scarlet 
and of sweet and rich flavor. Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; 
l/ 2 lb. 450; lb. 750; 2 lbs. $1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20. 
609 Kleckley Sweets Improved© 
(M) A large, tough-rind shipping Melon, entirely dis¬ 
tinct from the above variety. It has a bluish green skin 
and delectable, sweet, deep red flesh. It is also known as 
Wondermelon. The fruits are 22 in; long and 12 in. thick. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; Vi lb. 500; lb. 850; 
2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60. 
605 Pride of Muscatine© 
<M) A new wilt-resistant strain of the popular Kleckley 
Sweets recommended to growers in commercial areas where 
wilt is prevalent. The rind is thick and makes this Melon a 
better shipper than Kleckley Sweets. It has dark green skin 
and beautiful deep red flesh which is sweet, crisp, and 
tender. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 350; Vi lb. 550; lb. 900; 
2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80. 
Burpee's Halbert Honey 
611 Burpee’s Halbert Honey© 
(M) Burpee’s Halbert Honey is “the sweetest of all” 
Watermelons. It is of handsome appearance and regular in 
form. The fruits are large, measuring 18 to 20 in. in length 
and 12 in. in diameter. The color of the skin is a beautiful 
deep green showing fine veins. The fruits weigh about 30 lbs. 
each and are, therefore, both large and heavy. The flesh is 
an appetizing rich crimson color, extending within less than 
% in. of the rind. Of luscious, sweet flavor, splendid for 
home use and nearby markets, but too thin skinned to stand 
long-distance shipping. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; Vi lb. 500; lb. 850; 
2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60. 
604 Dixie Queen Sg*g, ^ 
with white seed; often weighs as much a' 60 lbs. Skin is 
striped dark green and greenis ivory; flesh is bright red. 
solid and of fine flavor. Rind thin, but strong. Uniform 
in shape, size, and color. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; 
l/ 2 lb. 800; lb. $1.35; 2 lbs. $2.50; 5 lbs. $5.95. 
The following varieties are too well 
known to need any descriptions: 
601 Burpee’s Sugar Stick (L) Pkt. 100 ; oz. 150 ; 
4 ozs. 40^; Vi lb, 60^; lb. 95£; 2 lbs. $1.70; 5 lbs. $4.05. 
628 Florida Favorite (M) Pkt. 50; oz. 100 ; 
4 ozs. 250; 1/2 lb. 400; lb. 700; 2 lbs. $1.25; 5 lbs. $2.80. 
613 Tom Watson A tough-rind shipping 
Melon measuring 20 in. in 
length and 12 in. in diameter. It has a firm yet elastic 
rind and is extremely popular in many melon-growing 
sections. Deep green skin with indistinct veining. Beauti¬ 
ful deep red, firm flesh of luscious sweetness. Individual 
fruits often weigh 40 lbs. or more. 
Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; Vi lb. 450; lb. 750; 
2 lbs. $1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20. 
635 Irish Gray (M) Pkt. 50; oz. 100 ; 4 ozs. 300 
Vi lb. 500; lb. 800; 2 lbs. $1.45; 5 lbs. $3.40 
621 Perfection (M) Pkt. 100 ; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300 
1/2 lb. 500; lb. 850; 2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60 
645 Colorado Preserving Citron (L) Pkt. 100 
oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; '/ 2 lb. 450; lb. 750 
2 lbs. $1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20. 
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