Watermelon 
CULTURE. The soil for Watermelons must be light, rich and sandy, 
for if grown on a heavy soil the quality will he poor and they will 
not oe so early. When there is no more danger of frost, drop 8 to 
10 seeds in a hill 8 to 10 feet apart each way, cover three-fourth 
inches deep. As soon as plants commence to run, thin out to 3 
best plants in a hill and cultivate until the vines cover the whole 
ground. If slow to fruit pinch off the ends of the growing shoots. 
It takes 4 to 5 pounds to one acre. Ready for use in 60 to 90 days. 
STONE MOUNTAIN (New). This is the outstanding introduction in the 
melon family for the last few years. It does not carry more than 
half the seed of other varieties and rind is tough so it can be shipped 
to distant markets successfully. 
It is one of the largest of melons in cultivation and is earlier 
than many of the older established varieties. Under favorable con¬ 
ditions fruits weigh from 60 to 80 pounds and will ripen in 90 to 
95 days from date of planting. 
The fruits are almost round, being a little longer than wide, and 
are slightly flattened on the ends with shallow creases which give 
a slightly ribbed appearance. The exterior is green, faintly marked 
with irregular, darker veining. 
The flesh is brightly colored, exceptionally solid, sweet, tender, 
and juicy. As a home garden and market variety this will prove 
very satisfactory; where an extra large, round melon of fine quality 
is desired. Seed, oz. 15c; V4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. 90c. 
EXCEL. The largest of the shipping varieties, rather lata in maturity. 
It has a very tough and elastic rind. Dark green in color with 
mottled stripes of a darker green. The shape is long, being much 
thicker than the Tom Watson. The seed is black with a sprinkle 
of white ones. 
ANGELIO. It is a very attractive melon, black seeded type, with a 
of medium size with dark green skin, irregular striped a deeper shade. 
The flesh is sparkling scarlet, and its edible qualities are unexcelled. 
Chilian. This is one of the round, black seeded type, with a green 
rind, striped with darker green. Its earliness and delicious eating 
qualities make it very desirable. The melons weigh 18 pounds and 
are indeed popular. Edible in 85 days. Average size 10x9 inches. 
GYPSY or RATTLESNAKE. The largest of all the varieties of water¬ 
melons ; long, smooth, distinctly striped with light mottled and wavy, 
dark green, regular stripes; flesh bright scarlet and very. sugary, 
thin skinned, but bears carriage well, which together with its large 
size, will make it an exceedingly popular late market variety. 
TOM WATSON. This is undoubtedly the largest and best watermelon 
grown, being a long striped variety of splendid flavor and texture. 
Specimens of this watermelon were exhibited at the Utah State Fair 
last fall, weighing 80 lbs. GIVE IT A TRIAL. 
KLECKLEYS SWEET 
PHINNEY’S EARLY. Flesh deep red of very superior quality; early 
and productive ; a very valuable market variety. 
COLE’S EARLY. Is very early and will mature in every state. .Melons 
are of medium size, narly round in shape; rind green striped with 
light. 
GREEN RIVER A very good variety originating at Green River. Al¬ 
most round, light green color. Similar to the King and Queen, 
but growing much larger. It is a splendid keeper for fall and 
early winter use. Is also used for the mid-season market. Seeds 
chocolate color. Our stock is true to name and verjt select. Pkt. 
10c. oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; 1 lb. $2.00. Postpaid. 
MOUNTAIN SWEET. Fruit of large size and oval shape; flesh 
scarlet and quite solid ; very sweet and delicious ; best for general use. 
ROCKY FORD. This melon, as indicated by its name, was originated 
at Rocky Ford, Colorado. It is well known to be the best shipping- 
melon grown, while its flavor is far superior to any other melon. 
SWEET HEART. This new melon is early; large, handsome, heavy 
and productive. The shape is oval and color mottled light to- very 
light green. Flesh bright red; solid but tender and very sweet. 
THE KLONDIKE. A very popular new melon from the southwest. The 
seeds are quite small, color black, while the flesh is a distinctive shade 
of deep red. The rirttl is dark green; the shape is long with an 
average weight of 25 pounds. While more a home garden than a 
market variety, it is adapted for shipping moderate distances. 
Though cylindrical in shape, the Klondike tapers slightly toward 
the bloom end. Edible in 82 days. Size averages 16x10 inches. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
IvLECKLEY’S SWEET. This melon is of a splendid sort for home use 
or near markets; vine vigorous and productive; fruit medium size: 
oval; color, dark mottled green in two shades forming indistinct 
stripes; flesh very bright, rich red and exceedingly sweet. This 
variety is so crisp and tender that it will not stand shipping, the 
fruit bursting open if subjected to even a slight jar or when the rind 
is penetrated with a knife. 
CITRON. Grows uniformly round and smooth, striped and marbled with 
light green; flesh white and solid; seed red. This variety is not 
used for eating in the raw state, but for preserves, pickles, etc. 
KING and QUEEN Winter Watermelon. Average weight 20 pounds ; 
the moit handsome and valuable melon in the world. It is very 
hardy, does well in any soil which grows melons. Never sets an 
imperfect specimen on its vine, ripens every melon m less than 120 
days ; has not yet crossed with any other melon ; has all within itselt 
to produce. Ripens on the vine third week in August and does not 
change its condition for ninety days if not bruised. Shell is as hard 
as an egg and the melon ripens to within one-eighth of an inch oi 
the shell. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; V4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. 90c; Postpaid. 
All melons except where 
noted, Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi lb. 
25c; 1 lb. 75c. Postpaid. 
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