ARCHIAS’ Best of All MELONS 
Dixie Queen 
DIXIE QUEEN. New! A new melon, round in shape, which 
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, color 
and quality. Pkt., 8c; oz., 15c; M lb., 25c; lb., 90c. 
One ounce will plant about 25 hills; 4 to 5 pounds to an acre. 
CULTURE. Treat same as muskmelons, except that they should 
be planted 8 to 10 feet apart, according to variety. 
KLECKLEY’S SWEET No. 6. This wilt-resistant strain actually 
carries a higher sugar content than the regular Kleckley’s oblong. 
Dark green with deep red flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; 
lb,, 65c. 
HAWKESBURY. Wilt-resistant, Irish grey. The longest Melon 
grown. Very sweet and unusually prolific. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
M lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
NEW CANADA or ICE BOX. Also offered as Sugar 
Lumps. This round Melon is about 6 to 8 inches in 
diameter, striped, has a thin, hard rind and flesh of deep 
pink, small black seeds. Just the right size to fit your ice 
box uncut. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 35c; lb., 90c. 
Archias’ Delicious Muskmelons 
CULTURE. Late in the spring drop 10 seeds in hills 5 feet apart. When 
up large enough, thin out to three. The following list contains none but 
choice varieties. 
ARCHIAS’ SELECTED POLLOCK No. 10-25. The most desirable type 
of the Rocky Ford melons. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; */* lfa-» 30c; lb., 80c. 
BANANA. The flesh is rich salmon color, very sweet and melting. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 35c; lb., 90c. 
BURRELL’S GEM. Salmon flesh of unusual thickness. The Melon grows 
to an average size- of 6 inches. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V 4 lb., 30c; lb., 80c. 
HALE’S BEST. Exceptionally fine quality, originating in California’s 
famous Imperial Valley. Salmon flesh, medium early. A splendid 
shipping melon. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 30c; lb., 80c. 
NEW STONE MOUNTAIN No. 5. Wilt'resistant, new round melon; sweet 
red flesh; very productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; H lb., 25c; lb., 65c. 
HALBERT HONEY. One of the finest Watermelons. Skin dark glossy green; flesh 
beautiful crimson. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 60c. 
PORTO RICAN (IMPROVED GOLDEN HONEY). Sweet 
as honey; color of gold. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; M lb., 30c; lb., 85c. 
NEW EARLY KANSAS. Another recent introduction that 
merits a place among the best of the Watermelons. Early, 
exceptionally vigorous, high producer, fine for shipping. Oval, 
weighs 30 pounds; thin rind, light green with broad dark green 
irregular stripes; flesh solid deep red, delightful flavor. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
TOM WATSON. Dark green in color. A long melon with rich 
red heart. A selected uniform strain of seed. Will weigh from 
50 to 65 pounds each, excellent all-purpose melon, thick rind, 
good shipper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 60c, postpaid. 
HEARTS OF GOLD. Handsome and attractive. Medium size. Heavily 
netted. Flesh is very thick; rich orange color. Matures in 70 days. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., 85c. 
HONEY BALL. Resembles in appearance the Honey Dew and the flavor 
is blended with the popular Texas Cannonball. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c., *4 lb., 30c; lb., 80c. 
HONEY DEW MELON. The green flesh is thick and is of a peculiar 
sweet flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., 80c. 
HONEY ROCK or SUGAR ROCK. Gold Medal winner. Heavier 
webbed than Honey Ball. The outstanding characteristics are quality, 
productiveness, good shipper, fine appearance. Deep orange flesh, 
exceedingly sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 35c; lb., #1.00. 
IMPROVED EARLY HACKENSACK. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., 80c. 
ROCKY FORD MELON. Small seed cavity, thick, luscious flesh, high 
flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 30c; lb., 80c. 
Peanuts 
Six or eight quarts of shelled nuts 
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to the acre. 
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The peanut does best in light. 
sandy soil, tolerably high. They 
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should be planted in rows 3'/2 
feet apart and 2 feet apart in the 
row. Drop two or three good nuts 
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in each hill, cover about two 
inches. 
MAMMOTH VIRGINIA 
WHITE. 
Per lb., 20c; 10 lbs., #1.75. 
RED SPANISH. Shelled. 
Per lb., 25c; 3 lbs., 65c. 
If wanted by mail add postage 
at zone rates. 
Red Spanish 
SLUG SHOT 
Kills Melon Bugs. See page 27. 
Muskmelon 
Hearts of Gold 
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