WATERMELONS 
Place 6 to 8 seeds in a circle in each hill, and coverkpj 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. 
604 Dixie Queen O 
90 days. Fruits are 12 to 13 in. in diameter 
and 15 to 16 in. long, averaging 30 to 35 lbs. 
Has light green skin with irregular stripes 
of dark green. Flesh is brilliant pink, of 
fine texture and excellent quality. Seeds 
are small and white. A favorite variety 
in the South, where it is grown for the 
Northern markets. It can also be grown 
in the North with equal success. 
Pkt. oz. 20^; 4 ozs. 50^; 
Vz lb. 80?!; lb. $1.35; 
2 lbs. $2.50; 5 lbs. $5.95. 
coo Cnio’e Fsirlv 84 days. Also known as 
590 i/Oie S tariy Earliest. 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 deliciously sweet. 
Pkt. 10^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 40^; Vz lb. 60^; lb. 95f(j 
2 lbs. $1.70; 5 lbs. $4.05. 
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 lulls should be about 6 to 8 ft. apart. 
Dixie 
Queen 
588 Burpee’s Fordhook Early 0 
83 da^ys. An excellent, quick growing melon which will 
mature in sections too cool for most varieties. Fruits are 
large, slightly oval in shape, and about 25 lbs. in weight. 
The dark green skin is faintly marked with a darker green 
mottling. Sugary sweet, rich pink flesh. Recommended 
for home gardens or local markets in the northern states. 
Not desirable for long distance shipping. Pkt, lOji; oz. 15^; 
4 ozs. 300; 1/2 lb. 500; lb. 850; 2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60. 
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. 
608 Burpee’s Kleckley Sweets 
under the name of Monte Cristo. Of a beautiful long 
shape, reaching 22 in. in length and 12 in. in diameter. 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. 500; lb. 800; 2 lbs. $1.45; 5 lbs. $3.40. 
589 Early Northern Sweet a^^X’rmlion 
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. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; 
1/2 lb. 600; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
61 ^ Tom Watson ^ tough-rind ship- 
D1.J I UIII vvaisuii ping 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. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 350; 
1/2 lb. 550; lb. 900; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80. 
630 Sunnybrook 
93 days. Produces oblong, pale 
green fruits weighing from 30 to 
40 lbs. each. It is a most delicious, richly flavored eating 
melon, with fine-grained, sweet flesh. Absolutely free from 
strings or white hearts. Stands well the excessive heat of late 
summer, so inj urious to some varieties. A fine shipping melon, 
the rind being thin but hard. Introduced by Burpee in 
1928. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; 
1/2 16. 800; lb. $1.35; 2 lbs. $2.50; 5 lbs. $5.95. 
611 Burpee’s Halbert Honey O 
87 days. One of the sweetest of all watermelons; handsome in appearance and regular in form. Fruits are large, measuring 
18 to 20 in. in length, 12 in. in diameter, and weighing up to 30 lbs. each. Skin color is a beautiful deep green with fine 
veining, and the flesh is bright crimson, crisp, and of a remarkably luscious flavor. 
Rind is thin, making this melon unsuitable for long 
distance shipping, but few varieties can com¬ 
pare favorably with it for home use or for 
nearby markets. A really high qual¬ 
ity melon from every standpoint, 
which is worthy of a trial by those 
who are not already acquainted 
with it. Seeds are pure white, 
tipped with black. Introduced 
by Burpee in 1902. Pkt. 100 
oz. 150; 4 ozs. 350 
V 2 lb. 550; lb. 900 
2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80. 
For the Best Seeds that 
Grow, whether it be the good 
old standbys or entirely new va¬ 
rieties. you can depend upon 
Burpee. Your money back any¬ 
time within a year if you are not 
satisfied with' results. 
Burpee's 
Halbert 
Honey 
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W. Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers, Philadelphia 
