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Dixie Queen watermelon at Oakview, our Seed Breeding Station near Detroit. 
MUSKMELON—WINTER VARIETIES (Cont.) Telegraph 
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Honey Dew, Resistant No. 60 (Mildew Resistant) 115 days mewed 
Developed by the U. S. D. A. for resistance to powdery mildew. 
Very similar in all respects to Honeydew, Green Fleshed, except 
that the melons are a trifle smaller and more inclined to be round. 
WATERMELON 
Angelino, Black Seeded 86 days melgl 
Very good home garden melon. Melons medium to large, and 
when well grown average about 20 lbs. Shape round, but with 
blocky ends. Rind strong, and stands shipping well. Color of 
rind dark green, flesh bright scarlet and of good quality. 
Angelino, White Seeded meang 
Same as Angelino Black Seeded except for seed color. 
Chilian, Black Seeded 85 days mechi 
Rather small, almost round melon, normally 10 by 9 inches. 
Average weight when well grown, 18 lbs. Color of rind medium 
green striped with darker green. Flesh bright deep red and of 
excellent quality. 
Chilian, White Seeded mesee 
Same as Chilian Black Seeded except for seed color. 
Citron (Green Seeded) 95 days melsd 
Practically the same in exterior appearance as the red seeded 
variety, but 1 to 2 in. larger. Seeds smooth shiny green and very 
heavy. A productive strain. 
Citron (Red Seeded) melci 
Mature size in about 95 days. Standard preserving citron. Fruits 
globe-shaped; 7—8 in. in diameter; medium green streaked with 
dark green; smooth, very hard; flesh white; very firm; unpalatable 
in raw state. 
DIXIE QUEEN (White Seeded Cuban Queen) 95 days meldx 
Much used in the South for shipping and also good for home 
gardens because of the excellent quality. Fruits nearly round, 
light green striped with darker green, often weigh 40 to 50 
pounds; rind thin but tough. The deep red flesh is crisp and 
sweet. The few seeds are white. 
