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BUCHANAN’S WATERMELON SEEDS 
HOW TO GROW MELONS—Rich, sandy loam soils are considered best for Water- 
melons, but good crops are grown on any type of well-drained, fertile soil. The 
adding of well-rotted manure to soil will give the plants a good start, and to com- 
mercial growers we recommend an application of 600 to 800 pounds of commercial 
fertilizer (analyzing about 6 per cent nitrogen, 8 per cent phosphoric acid, and 6 
per cent potash) to the acre. The best yields are procured when the hills are 
spaced at least 10 feet apart. This method will give about 360 hills to the acre. 
When the soil has become warm, drop 6 to 8 seeds in each hill and cover about 
1 inch deep. Later thin to 2 to 3 of the largest plants. Earlier crops may be 
obtained by protecting the young plants with Hotkaps (see Index). Give shallow 
cultivation every 10 days. One ounce will plant 25 hills; 2 to 3 pounds per acre. 
All Prices on this Page Post Paid. All 10c Pkts., 3 for 25c 
Quantity Prices—See Yellow Price List Enclosed 

232—FLORIDA GIANT (92 days)—This melon has suddenly become very 
popular throughout the South. It makes vigorous vine growth, does not 
sunburn as easily as many varieties and develops attractive fruits. of 
enormous size that commonly weigh 50 to 75 pounds, and under ideal 
growing conditions may attain a weight of 100 pounds. It is oval-round; 
skin color dark green and the rind is thick, making it an excellent ship- 
per even though large. The flesh is a rich red, firm and unusually sweet. 
It is a prolific bearer and ideally suited to our Southern soils and climate. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 2 ozs., 20c; 14 Ib., 35c; 1%4 Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., 85c; 5 Ibs., $3.80 
255—NEW STONE MOUNTAIN (Select Strain) (90 days)—One of the 
finest. sweetest, largest medium early Watermelons. Under favorable 
conditions, fruits weigh from 40 to 60 pounds, and ripen in 85 to 90 days. 
The fruit is almost round or square-shaped with rich, dark green, me- 
dium thick rind, and dazzling scarlet flesh of luscious sweetness. It has 
few seeds, is firm and solid, almost all heart, and truly an unsurpassed 
table delicacy. The rind is sufficiently tough to stand considerable han- 
dling. making it an excellent shipper. It is very prolific, withstands 
drouth, and will produce a fine crop of good melons when other varieties 
fail. It is the most popular round-type Watermelon for the home garden 
or market. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 2 ozs., 15¢; 14 Ib., 25c; 1%4 Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., 70c; 5 Ibs. $2.75 
241—EARLY KANSAS (Originator’s Strain) (80 days)—The Early Kansas 
has finest texture, sweet flavor and melting, bright red meat, solid to the 
rind, which is about one-half inch thick. Nearly round in form, light 
green with broad bands of wavy stripes, growing 30 to 50 pound melons, 
with some specimens up to 60 pounds. It is a very robust grower, heavy 
deep-rooting vines assure a heavy cropper; the productiveness is equal to 
or better than any other melon; under normal conditions 800 to 1,000 
melons per acre, weighing 30 pounds each, is not unusual, and every 
melon a good one, no white or stringy hearts, and a wonderful shipper. 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 2 ozs., 15c; %4 Ib., 25ce; 1% Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., 65c; 5 Ibs., $2.70 
228—DIXIE QUEEN (85 days)—Almost round or square-shaped fruits, 
light green, veined with darker green; medium but tough, thin rind; rich- 
est scarlet flesh. Average weight 35 pounds, although under favorable 
conditions many will attain a weight of 60 pounds. Its quality, convenient 
size and shape make it very popular, more especially in certain markets 
that are now demanding smaller Watermelons. It is juicy and sweet. 
The small white seeds are very few. A splendid shipper and unsurpassed 
for the home melon patch. 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 2 ozs., 20c; 14 Ib., 35c; 14 Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., 85c; 5 Ibs., $3.80 
236—COLE’S EARLY (75 days)—A leading early, productive variety for 
home gardens and local markets, especially profitable for a first crop. 
Fruits medium size, short, oval, with alternate dark and light green 
strives. The flesh is red, very firm and of delicious flavor. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 2 oz., 15c; 14 Ib., 25c; 1%4 Ib., 35c; 1 Ib., 65c; 5 Ibs., $2.70 
237—-GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE (90 days)—-A very productive main 
crop home garden and shipping variety that has been an old favorite in 
the South for many years. The melons are large, long, gray green with 
irregular dark green stripes and with very tough rind. Flesh is bright 
scarlet, very sweet and of fine quality. Its attractive coloring makes it 
a popular market melon. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 2 oz., 15¢c; 14 Ib., 25c; 14 Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., 60c; 5 Ibs., $2.60 
234—WINONA (90 days)—The fruits are medium size, oblong, weighing 
25 to 35 pounds. Color very dark green, flesh crimson-red, crisp, sweet 
and fine texture. A vigorous and prolific melon for home gardens and 
local markets. 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 2 ozs., 20c; 14 Ib., 35c; 1% Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., 80¢; 
5 Ibs., $3.50. 
STATE CERTIFIED WATERMELON SEEDS 
Stone Mountain Melon 

Early Kansas 
THE BEST THE PUREST 
Try these most carefully selected seed. 
229—NEW STONE MOUNTAIN. 230—TOM WATSON 
242—IMPROVED KLECKLEY SWEET. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 2 ozs., 25ce; 14 Ib., 40c; 1% Ib., 60c; 1 Ib., 95c; 
5 Ibs., $4.20. 
254—DIXIE QUEEN. 239—FLORIDA GIANT 
Pkt., 10c; 02., 20c; 2 0z., 35¢; % Ib., 50c; 14 Ib., 5c; 1 Ib., $1.25; 
5 Ibs., $5.35. 
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