PERFECTION BRAND SEEDS —Since 1906 
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PERFECTED PERFECTO—Undoubtedly the 
“last word” in the Roekyford type of shipping 
cantaloupe. The flesh is almost solid, with the 
smallest seed cavity of any type. The fruits 
are nearly round, with gray netting. It is an 
outstanding early market variety, highly recom¬ 
mended for its hardiness, prolificness, deep rich 
orange-tinted flesh, unexcelled eating and ship¬ 
ping qualities. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.10, postpaid. 
HALE’S BEST (Jumbo Strain)—A large- 
fruited strain of this leading variety for local 
markets. Preferred in some areas to Osage or 
Miller’s Cream. Fruit oval, 5 to 6 lbs.; ribbing 
somewhat prominent, heavily netted. Flesh 
thick, salmon orange, sweet and of excellent 
flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., ,30c, postpaid. 
HALES BEST No.* 36—Is the standard of its 
class. Ready for the market in 85 days. Solidly 
netted, no ribs. The rich, spicy salmon flesh is 
deep, fine grained and will hold up well for 
long distance shipping. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 
lb., 40c; lb., $1.10, postpaid. 
HEARTS OF GOLD—This melon runs very 
uniform in size and is a splendid shipping va¬ 
riety. The melons are oval to oblong in shape 
and are a little larger than the Roekyford. 
While it is a ribbed melon the ribs are not 
prominent and the melons are very heavily 
netted. The flesh is rich orange color, fine 
grain and of excellent flavor. Seed cavity is 
small. It doesn’t turn yellow when ripe, but 
retains its natural color and remains solid and 
firm for days after it is picked from the vine. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.10, post¬ 
paid. 
NEW IDEAL CANTALOUPE—This strain 
was developed from a cantaloupe found in a 
seed field of Hale’s Best. It is very prolific, oval 
in shape, practically all solid net. Flesh is deep 
salmon color, firm fine grained. Small seed cav¬ 
ity and excellent flavor. Matures its first melons 
in 80 to 90 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15; *4 lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.10, postpaid. 
Hearts of Gold 
HONEY DEW MELON—The fruits are of medium size, round or slightly oval, 5 to 6 inches 
in diameter and weigh about 6 pounds each. Flesh light emerald green, fine grained and of very 
sweet, sugary flavor. Rind thin but very firm and the fruit stands shipping remarkably well. 
If picked shortly before mature the fruits will keep for several weeks. Matures about two weeks 
later than Roekyford. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.25. 
Perfection Brand Watermelons for the South 
Our watermelon seed is grown especially for us in the South and selected from the very best melons. Southern-grown watermelon seed is 
always the best and the quality of the melons the very highest, as has been proven. A trial order will convince you our seed is first-class in every 
respect. 
MOUNTAIN HOOSIER is a large round 
melon, in color a very rich dark green with a 
slightly bluish bloom. Flesh deep bright red, 
seed white with black points and slight black 
markings. Quality is excellent. Weight up to 60 
lbs. Vines are hardy and prolific, the melons 
very attractive in appearance and the red meat 
is sweet, free from stringiness, of good tex¬ 
ture and usually cut solid. Shy seeder. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
DIXIE QUEEN—A new round melon of 
striking appearance. Light and green striped, 
very showy. Thin tough rind ; flesh bright scar¬ 
let, solid, of fine texture. Quality unsurpassed. 
Seed very small, white. Vines very vigorous, 
prolific. Melons uniform in size and appear¬ 
ance, 30 to 40 lbs. Destined to become a leader 
for home gardens, local markets and shipping. 
Has fewer seed than other varieties. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c, postpaid. 
NEW WONDER—It is all its name implies. 
Is well adapted to Southern conditions and for 
a shipping melon it can’t be beat. The rind is 
tough and will withstand rough handling in 
transit, besides being a heavy cropper. It is a 
large, long, dark green melon, faint stripes, 
making a quick seller on the market. Flesh 
red, very crisp, solid and early. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; *4 lb., 25c; lb., 80c, postpaid. 
IMPROVED KLECKLEY’S SWEET—One of 
the earliest, best and sweetest flavored melons 
in cultivation. On account of its thin rind, it 
will not stand shipment to distant markets, but 
it is the best that can be grown for the home 
and near-by markets. The skin is dark green. 
The flesh is scarlet, firm, solid and of delight¬ 
ful flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 75c; 10 lbs., 
$6.50, postpaid. 
TOM WATSON—The most popular shipping 
melon grown. The melons are large, long and 
green, like Kleckley’s Sweet, but with a tougher 
rind, giving it excellent shipping qualities. The 
flesh is a rich red, solid, sweet, and luscious, 
and ripens up close to the rind. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
ARNELL WATERMELON—Originated by 
Mr. Arnell of Tulsa County. The rind is mot¬ 
tled greenish gray, flesh red and of excellent 
quality. The rind is tough, making an excel¬ 
lent shipping melon, is productive and uni¬ 
formly oblong in shape. Price, 10c per oz., % 
lb., 25c; y<z lb., 75c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
FLORIDA GIANT—The flesh is rich red, 
seeds black, quality usually very good—under 
favorable weather and soil conditions excellent. 
Grows round and extra large. Sometimes 70 
pounds or better. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; */4 ic 40c, 
postpaid. 
Dixie Queen 
PORTO RICAN—A golden fleshed melon, 
very tender and has a most delicious flavor. It 
is medium early, of large uniform size, oblong 
shape. This has no hard core or stringy sec¬ 
tions. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ^4 lb., 50c, postpaid. 
STONE MOUNTAIN—While this melon is 
rather new it is fast becoming a great favorite 
in many sections of the South, Middle West 
and Southwest. It grows large; rather round 
in shape and dark green in color. The flesh is 
a deep red, has but few seeds and the flavor is 
all that could be desired. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
14 lb., 30c; lb., 80c, postpaid. 
SMITH WATSON—Grows in shape and size 
about the same as the regular Watson, but has 
distinct markings in the form of irregular 
stripes. A good shipper and eating quality, 
considered better than other types of Watson. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 35c; lb., $1.00, post¬ 
paid. 
EARLY KANSAS—The flesh is a rich red 
color nearly to the rind and has a wonderful 
flavor. Shape is a large oval, almost round 
with lock ends; the rind is a dark green color 
with alternate stripes of a lighter shade. Aver¬ 
age maturity 80 to 85 days. Melons weigh 30 
to 35 pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; 
lb., 90c, postpaid. 
Improved Kleckley’s Sweet 
