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 hills should be about 6 to 8 ft. apart. 
Place 6 to 8 seeds in a circle in each hill, and cover 
X in. deep with fine soil. Thin to 2 or 3 plants in 
each hill. One oz. will plant 20 to 25 hills; 4 to 
5 lbs. per acre. The early (E) Watermelons mature 
in 80 days. The midseason (M) varieties require 
from 85 to 90 days. Late (L) varieties need 100 
days or more. 
623 Stone Mountain Q 
(M) Known as Dixie Belle. A popular round Water¬ 
melon, showing slight ribs. The smooth skin is light 
green; the flesh is beautiful deep crimson without any 
white hearts or stringiness. The average Melon weighs 
about 45 lbs. each. It has a thin rind and is fine for home 
use and local markets. Pkt. 10^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 40^; 
Vz lb. 60^; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
Stone 
Mountain 
588 Burpee’s Fordhook Early Q 
(E) Excellent, quick growing Melon which will mature in 
sections which are too cool for most varieties. Under favor- 
, able 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; Vz 450; 
lb. 750; 2 lbs. $1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20. 
590 Cole’s Early 
(E) Also known as Harris' Ear¬ 
liest. A very 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. 400; 
1/2 lb. 600; lb. 950; 2 lbs. $1.70; 5 lbs. $4.05. 
EtQ'^ Rsfeltv UAlicrllt Also known as Cocoanut or 
bii6 Da»y ueilgni climbing (E) Extra-early 
small 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; 
1/2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
604 Dixie Queen 
(E) Shipped as Cuban Queen. 
Large, nearly round, with small 
white seed; often weighs as much as 60 lbs. Skin is striped 
dark green and greenish ivory; flesh is bright red, solid and 
of fine flavor. Rind thin, but strong. Uniform in shape, 
size, and color. Although a large melon, the quality is of the 
best. Equally as good for the home garden, market or 
shipping. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; 1/2 lb. 800; 
lb. $1.35; 2 lbs. $2.50; 5 lbs. $5.95. 
605 Pride of Muscatine wiit-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. 400; V 2 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. 150; 4 ozs. 400; V4 lb. 600; 
< lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
630 Sunny brook 
(M) Produces oblong, pale green 
fruits weighing from 30 to 65 lbs. 
each. It is a most delicious, richly flavored eating 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. 450; 1/2 lb. 650; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
613 Tom Watson ^ tough-nnd 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. Beautiful deep red, 
firm flesh of luscious sweetness. Individual fruits often 
weigh 40 lbs. or more. Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; 
1/2 lb. 500; lb. 850; 2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60. 
608 Burpee’s Kleckley Sweets 
der 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. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; Vz lb. 450; lb. 750; 
2 lbs. $1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20. 
609 Kleckley Sweets I mprovedO 
(M) Large, tough-rind shipping Melon, entirely distinct 
from the above variety. It has a bluish green skin and 
delectable, sweet, deep red flesh. The fruits are 22 in. long 
and 12 in. thick. It is also known as Wondermelon. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; lb. 600; lb. 950; 
2 lbs. $1.70; 5 lbs. $4.05 
The following varieties are too well 
known to need any descriptions: 
601 Burpee's Sugar Stick (L) Pkt. 100; oz. i50; 
4 ozs. 400; y 2 lb. 600; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
628 Florida Favorite (M) Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 
4 ozs. 300; Vz lb. 500; lb. 850; 2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60. 
635 Irish Gray (M) Pkt. 50; oz. 150 ; 4 ozs. 300 ; 
Vz lb. 500; lb. 800; 2 lbs. $1.45; 5 lbs. $3.40. 
621 Perfection (M) Pkt. 100 ; oz. 150 ; 4 ozs. 300; 
l/z lb. 500; lb. 850; 2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60. 
645 Colorado Preserving Citron (L) Pkt. 100; 
oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; V? lb. 500; lb. 850; 
2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60. 
611 Burpee’s Halbert Honey O 
(M) Burpee’s Halbert Honey is “the sweet¬ 
est ot 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 X in. of the rind. Of luscious, 
sweet flavor, splendid for home use and nearby 
markets, but too thin skinned to stand long-ais- 
tance shipping. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 35 
Vz lb. 550; lb. 900; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. 
120 W. Atlee Burpee Co 
Burpee's Halbert Honey 
