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WILL’S PIONEER SEEDHOUSE, GREENHOUSE AND NURSERY 
Wasser-Melone 
(Ger.) 
Will’s Early WATERMELONS 
Vandmelon 
(Scan.) 
Winter Queen. 
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CULTURE. When the ground has become warm, plant in hills 8 or 10 feet apart each way, 6 to 12 
seeds in a hill; when danger of insects is past, pull put all but three or four of the largest plants. Culti¬ 
vate thoroughly, about two inches deep, until the vines cover the ground. One ounce of seed for 30 hills; 
3 to 5 pounds per acre. About 100 seeds to the packet. 
Kleckley Sweet.s. 
>> I.XTEll QUEEN. A high (iiiality, heavy yielder of medium sized, 
round white' skinned Melons with clear bright red flesh and black 
seeds. Fine at maturity, if stored in a cool, diy place will keep 
until Christmas. l*kt., 5c; oz., 10c; i/4 Ih., 35c; Ih., 45c; 1 lb., 
80c, postpaid. 
C'lTRO.N. (Red Seeded.) A round, handsome fruit of small size, 
with white, solid flesh; it is used in making sweetmeats and pre¬ 
serves. Ours is the old standard strain. Tkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 
35c; lb., 40c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
t OliOltADO UIIE8EII\ I.VG .llELti.X. (Green Seeded.) This is quite 
distinct from the old-fashioned citron, as it is larger and more 
productive. The flesh is firm and solid, with but few seeds, and 
makes preserves of finest flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 35c; 
Mi ib., 40c; lb., 75c, postpuitl. 
P.WORITE HOiVEY. Very early, produc¬ 
tive, orange fleshed sort from Japan 
and a standout in the trials of the 
North Dakota Experiment Station. 
This small, oval Melon is the sweetest 
we have ever tasted. Pkt., 20c. 
WILL’S SUGAR. One of the sweetest and 
earliest melons, hardy, heavy yielding, 
and of very line quality. This pioneer 
variety was introduced by us in 1888, 
and remains a favorite. The Melons 
are round, weigh from 6 to 10 pounds, 
are medium green, striped with dark 
green. The bright red flesh and small 
black seeds make a pleasing contrast. 
The 'watermelon for the Nortlwvest. 
Pkt., 8e; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 40c; Ms 73c; 
1 lb., $1.35, postpaid. 
Field View of Will’s Sugar Watermelons. 
COLE’S EARLY. One of the 
earliest and be.st, hardy, 
vigorous and a sure crop¬ 
per. The b 1 o c k y , oval 
Melons are medium sized 
with alternate dark and 
lighter green stripes. The 
delicious quality of the 
bright red flesh is sustained 
clear to the thin rind. This 
is one of the best sorts for 
northern gardens. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; M^ lb., 23c; Ms lb., 
40c; 1 lb., TOc, postpaid. 
ARIKARA. The Earliest Wa¬ 
termelon. A sure and pro¬ 
lific producer of small 
Melons running from 7 to 
12 inches in diameter with 
almost black skin. The 
pink flesh is sweet and pleasant, somewhat 
coarse and of fair quality. If you have trouble 
raising ripe Watermelons, try this one. Pkt., 
lO'c; oz., 20c; M^ H*., 50c; Ms lb., 85c; 1 lb., $1.60, 
postpaid. 
Cole’s Early. 
KLECKLEY SWEET or MONTE CRISTO. One 
of the sweetest Watermelons, medium early, 
cylindrical, and tapering slightly toward the 
stem end, the Melons weigh up to 40 pounds. 
The skin is a very dark green and the rind is 
thin and tender. The flesh is bright red, crisp 
and very sweet, Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Mk lb., 23c; 
Ms lb., 40c; 1 lb., 70c, postpaid. 
KLONDIKE. An early, high quality 
Melon. The skin is dark green, and the 
bright deep red flesh has no equal in 
eating qualities. The Melons weigh 
from 20 to 25 pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 1/4 lb., 23c; Ms lb., 45c; 1 lb., 80e; 
postpaid. 
PEERLESS or ICE CREAM. Early and 
one of the best sorts for Northern gar¬ 
dens. The Melons are a short oblong, 
medium green with fine veining. The 
flesh is bright scarlet, crisp and as 
sweet as honey. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
Ma lb., 23c; M's lb., 40c; 1 lb., TOc, post¬ 
paid. 
I had a great yield of Dakota Sweet 
Watermelons last year. Must have 
gathered about 100 melons on a small 
square in the garden. 
MRS. A. A. TORNELL, Viking, Minn. 
