MELONS 
Abbott & Cobb Muskmelon 
Another variety of merit, originated and grown on our own farms. We have developed 
an unusually strong vine and, this season, saw it produce a wonderful crop under the most 
adverse weather conditions which we have ever experienced. It is very productive, bearing 
fruit with a very thick, firm, dark pink flesh. The netting is not as pronounced as in some 
other varieties. The quality is far above the average Average weight, 314 lbs. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 25 cts.; 4lb. 70 cts.; lb. $2.50; 10 Ibs. $24.00. 
HEARTS OF GOLD or HOODOO 
A new, orange-fleshed variety, ideal as a shipping melon and of the very finest quality. Vine vigorous, 
remarkably blight-resisting, and very productive. Fruit of medium and very uniform size. Flesh thick, firm, 
highly colored, of fine texture and delicious flavor. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14lb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.75; 10 lbs. $16.50 
ROCKY FORD 
_ The most desirable green-fleshed melon and unexcelled for spiciness and sweetness. Our stock is the 
improved blight-resistant type of Rocky Ford. Its shipping qualities are fine. Light green flesh with small 
seed-cavity and extra-fine flavor. A very popular variety and always scarce and nm heavy demand. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14lb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.75; 10 Ibs. $16.50 
FORDHOOK 
Best early, deep-fleshed, pink melons, with a most delicious flavor. Somewhat flat in shape, well netted, 
the sectors showing plainly. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14lb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.75; 10 lbs. $16.50 
HONEY DEW 
This new and deliciously flavored melon has met with instant public favor. It is the very finest melon 
grown today because of its extraordinary sweetness. Fruit very large; rind smooth and cream-colored. The 
light green flesh is very thick, and unsurpassed in quality and richness of flavor, crisp texture, and unrivaled 
sweetness. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 141b. 50 cts.; lb. $1.75; 10 lbs. $16.50 
HALE’S BEST No. 936 
The fmest Hale’s Best strain yet developed. Melons run uniform in size, average 12 pack flat, have heavy, 
solid net showing practically no stripe or rib; extra small seed-cavity in comparison to other Hale’s Best 
varieties. Flesh deep pink color. Vines very prolific. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 14lb. 60 cts.; Ib. $2; 10 lbs. $18.50 
Watermelon 
TOM WATSON 
An important commercial variety. Similar in size and shape to Kleckley Sweets, but 
larger, often weighing 25 to 30 pounds and often 24 inches long. Prolific, producing delicious 
fruits in great abundance; of uniform size. Very solid rind; flesh heavy and sweet. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 14lb. 60 cts.; Ib. $2; 10 lbs. $18.50 
KLECKLEY SWEETS 
The sweetest Watermelon and one of the easiest to grow. About 18 to 20 inches long, 
12 inches in diameter, and filled with the juiciest, sweetest flesh imaginable. The dark green 
rind is thin, breaking easily in shipping. Widely grown for home and local markets. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; 0z. 25 cts.; 4lb. 60 cts.; Ib. $2; 10 lbs. $18.50 
Mustard 
FORDHOOK FANCY. The dark green leaves of this variety are more curled on the edges 
than any other sort, making most attractive greens. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14lb. 40 cts.; 
Ib. $1.25; 10 Ibs. $11.50. 
ABBOTT & COBB 
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