

R.B.BUCHANAN SEED CO. ze _MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE. 
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BUCHANAN’S WATERMELON SEEDS 
HOW TO GROW MELONS—Rich, sandy loam soils are considered best for Watermelons, 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 commercial growers we recom- 
mend an application of 600 to 800 pounds of mixed fertilizer 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 or 3 of the largest plants. Earlier crops may be obtained by protecting the young plants with Hot- 
kaps. 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. 
232—FLORIDA GIANT (92 days)—This melon has suddenly be- 
come 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 shipper 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; 0z., 20c; 2 ozs., 35c; 14 Ib., 65c; 1% Ib., $1.20; 1 Ib., $2.25; 
5 Ibs., $10.75. 
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. The fruit 
is almost round or square-shaped with rich, dark green, medium 
thick rind, and dazzling scarlet flesh of luscious sweetness. It has 
few seeds, is firm and solid, almost all heart, and truly an unsur- 
passed table delicacy. The rind is sufficiently tough to stand con- 
siderable handling, 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; 0z., 15c; 2 ozs., 25c; 14 Ib., 40c; 1%4 Ib., 70c; 1 Ib., $1.25; 5 
Ibs., $5.75. 
Florida Giant 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, light green with broad bands of wavy stripes, growing 
30 to 50 pound melons. It is a vigorous grower producing 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, and a wonderful shipper. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 2 ozs., 25c; 14 lb., 40c; % Ib., 70c; 1 Ib., $1.25; 
5 Ibs., $5.75. 
228—DIXIE QUEEN (85 days) — Almost round or square-shaped 
fruits, light green, veined with darker green; medium but tough, 
thin rind; richest 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; oz., 15c; 2 ozs., 30c; 4 Ib., 50c; 1% Ib., 85ce; 1 Ib., $1.50; 
5 Ibs., $7.00. 
235—HALBERT HONEY (85 days)—Similar to Kleckley Sweet, but 
earlier, and slightly larger. The flesh is a most beautiful crimson, 
with the rich coloring and luscious quality extending to the thin 
rind. It is unusually sweet and free of stringiness. Melons are 
oblong, dark green, very uniform in shape and size. Fine for home 
use and nearby market. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15¢; 2 ozs., 25c; 14 Ib., 40c; 1% Ib., 70c; 1 Ib., $1.25; 
5 Ibs., $5.75. 
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. 
ee ose oe 15c; 2 ozs., 25e; 14 Ib., 40c; 14 Ib., 70c; 1 Ib., $1.25; 
s., $5.75. 
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 
of delicious flavor for home gardens and local markets. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 2 ozs., 35ce; 14 lb., 65c; 1%4 Ib., $1.20; 1 Ib., $2.25; 
5 Ibs., $10.75. 
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THE BEST THE PUREST 
Try these most carefully selected seed. 
229—NEW STONE MOUNTAIN. 230—TOM WATSON 
242—IMPROVED KLECKLEY SWEET. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 2 ozs., 35c; 14 Ib., 55¢e; 14 Ib., $1.00; 1 Ib., $1.85. 
254—DIXIE QUEEN. 239—FLORIDA GIANT 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 2 ozs., 40c; 14 Ib., 65ce; 14 Ib., $1.25; 1 Ib., $2.25. 
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