WATERMELONS —Continued 
Cut Red Tom Watson. 
improvement over the ordinary strain 
of Tom Watson, with a darker rind, 
and flesh of deeper red. In shape it is 
long, dark green, showing a distinctly 
fine vein under its general color. The 
luscious crimson flesh is very sweet, 
and of the best flavor. 30 to 40 pounds. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 25c; lb., 85c, 
postpaid. 
Irish Grav days), one of the 
■ iisii vsiuy. surest melons to make a 
crop. The rind is yellowish gray, mottled, 
quite thin, but exceedingly tough. The 
flesh is bright sparkling red, and exceed¬ 
ingly sweet, 25 to 30 pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; lb., 25c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
Improved Kleckley’s Sweet or Monte Cristo Watermelon 
Early 
Knnsns days). One of the largest of early melons. 
IxUnbUb. Nearly round in shape, with light green rind 
and darker green zigzag stripes. The rind is medium thick, and the 
bright red flesh, which goes down nearly to the rind, is of fine 
texture, and very sweet. 35 to 60 pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ 
lb., 25c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
Improved Kleckley's Sweet or Monte Cristo. 
(The Wondermelon). (85 days). The sweetest, finest-flavored melon 
grown; it is a long oval with a dark glossy green rind. The flesh is 
bright red, fine grained and deliciously sweet. 30 to 35 pounds. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 25c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
Florida Favorite. 
(85 days). An old favorite for the home 
garden. The shape is oblong and the color 
of the rind dark green with light green stripes. The flesh is really 
melting, having less fibre than any other except perhaps Kleckley’s 
Sweet. 25 to 30 pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 25c; lb., 85c, 
postpaid. 
Klnnrlilc^ days). An early, oblong melon of medium size, 
IxlUilUlivc. a thin, dark green rind. The flesh is deep red 
and of delicious sweetness. Recommended for the home garden, 
20 to 25 pounds. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Wonder Melon. (See Improved Kleckley’s Sweet). 
Tait's Thorobred Long Jumbo. S?pS meion^'S^I 
dark green rind, indistinctly striped with lighter green, and will 
average larger than the cut Red Tom Watson. While the rind is 
only medium thick, it is very tough, and will stand rough usage, 
and under ordinary handling will not break. The flesh is bright red, 
sweet, and free from hard centers. 40 to 60 pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; lb., 25c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
Halberf* Honev days), it is a llttle smaller than the Kleckley Sweet 
nuiuci l nuilcy. —which it bears a close resemblance—and is almost of 
equal quality and attractiveness, having a smooth, dark green rind and bright 
red flesh, 25 to 35 pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 25c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
Schochler days). This variety originated in Texas, and is a very de- 
sirable melon. In shape it is somewhat similar to the Tom 
Watson. The rind is medium green, with faint stripes that are even darker, and 
is tough enough for long distance shipping. The flesh is dark red, fine grained, 
and very sweet. 45 to 50 pounds. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
^l-nnp Mnimi-nln nr Diyip RpIIp days). Those who are partial to 
JTOne /Yiounrain or UlXie oeiie. round or oval watermelons will be 
pleased with this variety, which has become popular in all localities. It is 
medium early, grows quite large, and has an attractive rind of a medium green 
color. Flesh bright red, and of delicious flavor. The vines are quite prolific and 
disease-resistant. 30 to 40 pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 25c; lb., 85c, 
postpaid. 
Thurmnnfl Grnv days). Attractive appearance, size and quality 
inurmuiiu oruy. combined to make this a popular shipping variety. 
The rind is a mottled greenish-gray, and the flesh bright crimson and sweet. 
It is quite productive and wilt-resistant. 30 to 40 pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Gpnrnm Rnfflocnnl-o melon, known also as the Striped Gypsy, 
VScUigiU l\U 11 IcbllUlvc. jg oblong variety with decided stripes of 
light and dark green. The rind is tough and rather thick, while the flesh is 
bright red and sweet. A good variety for late use. 35 to 40 pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; ^ lb., 25c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
Stone Mountain or Dixie Bell Watermelon 
Hawkesbury or Gray Shipper Watermelon 
WILT-RESISTING 
VARIETIES 
Hawkesbury, or Gray Shipper. 
(80 days). A wilt-resistant variety of much 
merit. The melons have a light green color 
with a yellow tint, somewhat similar to our 
Gray Jacket. Growers who have been un¬ 
able to produce melons on account of "wilt” 
should try this variety. 25 to 30 pounds. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, post¬ 
paid. 
I oocKiirn days). A wilt-resistant 
UccbUUrg. strain of Kleckley’s Sweet 
developed at the Florida Experiment Sta¬ 
tion. 30 to 35 pounds. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 
lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
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