WATERMELONS 
Rich, rather sandy soils produce the finest crops of Water¬ 
melons, but a well-drained loam, especially with a southern 
exposure, is also suitable. Two shovelfuls of well-decom¬ 
posed 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 % in. deep 
with fine soil. Thin to 2 or 3 plants in each hill. Larger 
and better watermelons can be obtained if all but 2 or 3 are 
removed from each vine. One pkt. will plant 12 hills; 1 oz. 
25 hills; 3 to 4 lbs. for one acre. In northern states, plant 
Burpee’s Fordhook, Cole’s, or Early Northern Sweet. 
611 Burpee’s Halbert Honey O 
87 days. Burpee’s Halbert Honey is “the sweetest of 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 ^4. in. of the rind. Of lus¬ 
cious, sweet flavor, splendid for home 
use and nearby markets, but too 
thin, skinned to stand long-distance 
shipping. For quality and sweet¬ 
ness, Halbert Honey is unexcelled. 
In the north or south it is a very 
popular variety for home gardens 
and for local or nearby markets. 
Introduced by Burpee in 1902. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 350; 
V 2 lb. 550; lb. 900; 2 lbs, $1.60; 
Burpee's 5 Ibs, $3.80. 
Halbert Honey 
588 Burpee's Fordhook Early Q 
85 days Excellent, quick growing Melon which will ma¬ 
ture in sections too cool for most varieties. Fruits are large, 
slightly oval in shape and weigh about 25 lbs. each. The 
light green skin is mottled'with stripes of still deeper color. 
Sugary sweet, rich pink flesh. Recommended for home 
garden or local market in northern states. Not firm enough 
for long distance shipping. Pkt. lOd; oz. IBjzi; 4 ozs. 30^; 
V 2 lb. 45 ) 2 f; lb. 75$z!; 2 lbs. $1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20. 
590 Cole’s Early AwTearg 
home-garden variety of«medium size and nearly round form. 
The skin is dark green, striped with lighter green. The deep 
pink flesh is deliciously sweet. Pkt. lO^f; oz. 150; 
4 ozs. 400; y 2 lb. 600; lb. 950; 2 lbs. $1.70; 5 lbs. $4.05. 
593 Baby Delight 
80 days. Also known as Co- 
coanut or Climbing. 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. 
589 Early Northern Sweet 
that will grow where Watermelons never grew before. Has 
matured fruit in all of our Northern States and in the 
Canadian Provinces. And it’s good eating. The fruits are 
small, weighing 10 to 12 pounds, round, dark green with a 
suggestion of lighter green striping. The flesh is bright 
pink, tender and sweet. The quality is excellent. 
Pkt. 100 ; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; 
1/2 lb. 600; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
605 Pride of Muscatine 
90 days. Wilt-re¬ 
sistant strain of the 
popular Kleckley Sweets recommended to growers in com¬ 
mercial 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; 
1/2 lb. 600; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
644 Luscious Golden Sweet 
prised at the beautiful golden yellow flesh and its unusual 
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; 
1/2 lb. 600; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
fil'l Tom Watson days, a tough-rind ship- 
lUlll wwai.»Ull ping Melon measuring 20 in. in 
length and 12ln. 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 ifsolcn^wn 
under 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; 
1/2 lb. 450; lb. 750; 2 lbs. $1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20. 
Stone 
Mountain 
630 Sunny brook .produces owong, paie 
* 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 ship¬ 
ping Melon, the rind being thin but hard. Intro¬ 
duced by Burpee in T928. 
Pkt. 100 ; oz. 200 ; 4 ozs. 500;- 
1/2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 2 Ibs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
623 Stone Mountain O 
85 days. Known as Dixie Belle. A popular round 
Watermelon, 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 where a nearly round 
melon is desired. As shown in the photograph, fruits are 
nicely square ended. While rind is thin, it is quite tough, 
so will stand shipment for moderate distances. Pkt. lOel; 
oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; 1/2 lb. 600; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 
--—- 5 lbs. $4.40. 
134 W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
