nearly round in shape, with rather thin rind, bright red 
flesh and small, dark brown seed. We will introduce it 
under the name of Early Canada. It has matured this 
summer in 75 days from planting in the vicinity of Win¬ 
nipeg. 
Northern Sweet or Winter Sweet is also in production 
and is an excellent kind for earliness. The Early Kansas 
or Wichita Red Seeded, also known as Red Russian, is a 
fine variety. It is comparatively early, of large size and 
good quality. 
We want to again call your attention to the California 
Klondike. No melon has finer flavor and the flesh is almost 
blood red to the rind. Sugar content of the Klondike is 
higher than in any other watermelon with which we are 
familiar. Striped Klondike is now most popular because 
it does not show sunburn as much in hot weather. 
However, all strains are about equal in edible quali¬ 
ties and though the fruit has a thin rind it can be shipped 
long distances with careful handling. A wilt resistant strain 
of the California Klondike has been developed and will 
likely be released during the coming season. 
Our trial grounds included a wide assortment of water¬ 
melon varieties of both domestic and foreign introduction, 
but so far as we could determine no others were of out¬ 
standing merit. 
Squash 
Buttercup Squash seems to be in demand and crops, 
unfortunately, are short. It undoubtedly will meet with 
increasing favor, as both quality and size are exceptionally 
good. The Green Tinted Benning’s White Bush continues 
to gain popularity, as does Black Zucchini, and the long, 
slender Cocozelle Bush. 
There are no new introductions of unusual importance 
in squash. Vegetable Spaghetti is more popular and sup- 
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