JACKSON, MICHIGAN 
Garden Seeds 35 
WATERMELONS 
Harris’ Earliest 
THE BEST SIIIITER IN THE EARLY CLASS 
The originator of this Melon (Mr. B. P. Harris), says: “For 20 
years we have been trying to find an extra early Watermelon, 
with which we could beat all competitors, and one that would be 
the first on the market, and at last our efforts are crowned with 
success.’’ The general shape and appearance of the Harris 
are shown in the illustration. The skin is mottled with green 
and white. The flesh is red, sweet, juicy and crisp. The seeds 
are black. The weight averages 15 to 20 pounds. Its table qual¬ 
ity is first-class. Matures in 75 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lh., 
25c; lb., 70c, prepaid. —Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $2.75. 
Kleckley’s Sweet or Monte Cristo 
THE BEST AND LARGEST 
“I have been using Isbell's Seeds for re 
years and I find them the best always. I have 
the reputation of raising the best melons in 
Gratiot County, best in flavor and size, and I 
plant Isbell's Seeds to produce them.” —R. L. 
SAILOR, North Star, Michigan. 
ISBELL’S EXTRA SELECT STOCK 
This Melon has become immensely popular because 
superb flavor and surpassing crispness. On account of its 
ness and tenderness it is not recommended for shipping, 
but for nearby markets and for home consumption it has 
no superior. Shape is accurately shown in illustration; 
average length is about 18 to 20 inches. The large fruits 
taper slightly toward the stem end. Color very dark green, 
almost black. Quality is superb. Seeds are white and 
placed close to the rind, outside of the big, solid, bright 
scarlet heart. Season is medium early; nothing can be 
finer for the latitude of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, 
Michigan, Illinois, etc. 
Matures in 80 days. 
Pkt., 5c; oz. t 10c; Si 
lb.. 25c; lb., 80c, pre¬ 
paid.—Not prepaid, 5 
lbs., $3.25. 
Halbert Honey 
A Favorite in the East¬ 
ern States. Growing as 
long and big as the 
Kleckley’s Sweet. They 
average IS to 20 inches 
in length; 6 to 8 inches 
in diameter. Color of 
rind, a clear, glossy 
deep green. The flesh is 
a beautiful crimson, ex¬ 
tending to within less 
than half an inch of 
the rind, which, like 
the flesh, is so tender it 
will not stand shipping. Light colored seed. For the 
home garden and local market. Matures in S5 days. Pkt.. 
5c; oz., 10c; ^4 lb., 25c; lb., 80c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 
5 lbs., $3.25. 
Golden Honey 
Sweet As Honey—Color Of Gold. 
Anyone having a prejudice against golden flesh Water¬ 
melons will instantly forget it after tasting the Golden 
Honey. Flesh of rich golden 
of its 
crisp- 
Harris 
Earliest. 
Fordhook Early 
Halbert Honey—Fine for the Home Garden. 
An early sort that is popular in the eastern states. Ex¬ 
cellent quick growing melon of good size, oval in shape 
and of fine quality. Light green, striped darker green. 
Very sweet and tender. Seeds white. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
lb., 25c; lb. 70c, prepaid. 
New “Winter” Melon 
A New Long-Keeping 
Watermelon, Not a 
Citron 
A sweet, luscious 
Watermelon for your 
Thanksgiving dinner 
from your own garden. 
The fruits are of med¬ 
ium size, round, pale 
yellow when ripening. 
Flesh bright red, crys- 
taline, sweet as honey. 
This melon is a very 
heavy yielder. In keep 
ing qualities it excels all 
other kinds. Seeds very 
small, black. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., 
$1.15, prepaid. 
Tom 
Watson 
yellow color, firm, crisp 
and glistening, and fairly 
melts in your mouth. Fruits 
medium large, oblong, rind 
hard and of very dark 
green color. It is a real 
quality melon and greatly 
liked by everyone that 
has tasted it. 
Try some this 
year. Matures 
in 85 days. 
Pkt. 10c; oz., 
15c; 14 lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.20, pre¬ 
paid. 
Stone Mountain 
Tlio Quality Melon. Also called Dixie Belle or Lipsey 
It originated in Georgia and was named after the Great 
Stone Mountain in that state. The melons are very large, 
almost round, rich green. The flesh is bright scarlet, ex¬ 
tremely sweet and of finest quality, solid through, al¬ 
most all heart and but very few seeds. When taten once, 
it is not forgotten—the finest and sweetest flavor of them 
all. On the southern markets it outsells all other melons 
We offer Michigan grown seed, best for the states north 
of the Mason-Dixon line. Pkt., 5c; oz 10c; ^4 lb., 30c; lb., 
95c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $4.00. 
Tom Watson 
A great shipping melon. This melon has surprised every¬ 
body by its sudden rise in popularity. It is a long, green 
variety covered with a fine netting, giving it a most attrac¬ 
tive appearance. The flesh is of most superb quality and 
intensely red color. The rind is thin, but hard and tough 
so that it is unequaled as a market and shipping sort. 
Seed is white, spotted brown. The melons are of large size 
and heavy, about 24 inches long and 10 to 12 inches through. 
Matures in 8 5 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; lb., 
75c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $3.00. 
Citron 
This Melon is used exclusively for making 
reserves. The flesh is thick and clear white, 
nd makes preserves of excellent quality, 
ultivation similar to watermelons. There 
re two varieties, one with red seed and the 
ther with green. The green-seeded variety 
? called Colorado Preserving. We offer either 
ind Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, 
