SWEETHEART—This grand new melon is one of the earliest 
of the large sorts. Handsome; good keeper; fruits are large; rind 
thin but firm. Flesh, very bright red ; solid and thick. An excel¬ 
lent Water Melon to grow, Pkt., 5c.; 3 pkts., 9c.; oz., 10c.; Yk 
lb., 35c.; Vo lb., 40c.; lb., 75c. 
FORDHOOK EARLY-This is one of the very earliest Water 
Melons. The introducer says that from seed planted the 10th of May 
large ripe melons were picked the last week in July. The average 
weight is from 35 to 40 lbs. each. Color medium green ; flesh is a bright 
red, sweet. Pkt., 5c.; oz„ 10c.; 14 lb,, 35c.; V 2 lb., 40c.; lb., 75c. 
CUBAN QUEEN—A larger variety, often weighing 80 lbs. each- 
The rind is marked with irregular stripes of light and dark green! 
a very showy variety and largely grown. Pkt., 5c.; 3 pkts., 9c.; 
oz., 10c.; Yk lb. 35c.; V2 lb. 40c.; lb. 75c. 
that 
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This practic- 
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is the latest eluded all 
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of a wel 1- k nown ^ties which should 
melon expert, and is lll| Vbe ample proof of 
so popular in some sections 1,1 its good qualities. It 
is handsome in appearance, shaded with green and mottled with a darker shade 
of green. Its rind is only about Vi inch in thickness but very hard and tough, 
classing it among those of the best shippers. The entire flesh of this melon, all through, 
and close to the rind is a deep crimson; of a sweet, delicious flavor, and at the same time 
solid and crisp. Pkt., 5c.; 3 pkts., 13c.; oz., 15c.; 2oz., 35c. 
KOLB’S GEM—Largely grown in the south for shipment to 
northern markets. Fruit nearly round, rind dark green marbled 
with lighter stripes. Pkt., 5c.; 3 pkts., 9c.; oz., 10c.; Yk lb., 
35c.; V 2 lb., 40c.; lb., 75c. 
ICEBERG OR BLUE GEM—In general shape, size and ap¬ 
pearance this is similar to Kolb’s Gem, but is distinctly darker, and 
the skin where the melon rests on the ground is a rich yellow in¬ 
stead of white as in that variety. It has a verv firm, hard rind; an 
excellent good shipper. Pkt.,5c,; 3 pkts., 9c.; oz.,10c.; b41b.<30c. 
Kleckley Sweets 
NEW FAVORITE—Here is an excellent Water Melon with 
dark and light green color. It is oblong in shape, as illustrated. 
Flesh bright crimson and very sweet; is an excellent shipper, ripens 
before Kolb’s Gem or Ironclad. This is an excellent variety to grow 
in the south for northern market. Pkt., 5c.; 3 pkts., 9c.; oz , 
10c.; Yk lb., 35c.; V2 lb., 40c.; lb., 75c. 
New Chilian 
Water 
Melon 
Water Melon. 
Kleckley Sweets 25 
Harris* 
Extra 
Improved 
Early 
HARRIS* IMPROVED EXTRA 
EARLY—This variety was originated by 
Mr. Harris, of Tennessee. He is an expert 
Melon grower and this Extra Early will 
ripen and be gone before any other Extra 
Early Melons begin to ripen. It is of good 
size, weighing from 15 to 20 pounds. It is 
an excellent shipper and will ship thous, 
ands of miles; skin is mottled with green 
and white; the flesh is red, sweet and juicy. 
Pkt., 5c., 3pkts., 9 c.,oz., 13c. 
MAMMOTH IRONCLAD — Excel¬ 
lent variety of large size: the weight aver¬ 
aging nearly 50 lbs. each. The flesh is deep 
red and of best flavor. Pkt,, 5c.; 3 pkts., 
9c.; oz., 10c.; Yk lb. 35c. 
DIXIE Beautifully striped. The flesh is of an intense bright deep scarlet, very sweet 
and tender. Growers say the Dixie is the best eating and the most productive melon they 
have ever grown. Pkt., 5c.; 3 pkts., 9c.; oz„ 10c.; Yi lb., 35c.; M> lb., 40c.; lb., 7 5c. 
DIXIE 
lvle ‘° n is becoming very popular. It is 
especially valuable on account of its fine flavor. As will 
be seen by the illustration, it is a long oval-shaped Wat¬ 
er Melon with dark green rind. The flesh is very firm, 
scarlet in color, and of the very best quality and crisp 
texture. It is a splendid family garden Melon and al¬ 
ways gives good satisfaction everywhere, and we can 
highly recommend it to grow in the north or south. By 
all means plant it. Pkt., 5c.; 3pkts.;IOc,: 7 pkts 
30c.; oz., tic.; 2 ozs., 15c.; % lb., 35c.; % lb., 40c ’ 
OTK1 JONIiS—This is a large, blocky oval fruit 
but quite thick through. It is excellent for shiu- 
P“g-, very large - Has a dark green skin 
with bright red flesh of fine quality. Pkt.. 5c.; 3 pkts 
9c.; oz., 10c,; Yk lb., 35;. 
CITRON Fruit round, handsome and small: used 
for making preserves only. Pkt.. 5c.; oz.; 10c. 
Water 
Melon 
