Coker Watermelon 

If you want a variety that will sell try Twilley’s Coker. Note the unusual large size 
and fine appearance of Coker melons being loaded in this car. 
This is one of the newer varieties, and is the most aitractive of all melons. Several years 
ago I collected samples of all watermelon varieties grown for market in the East, Midwest and 
Southwest. Of about 40 varieties Coker was the most attractive of all; really a beauty for 
appearance. It is a large melon; note the size and fine appearance of the melons being 
loaded in this car. 
Not only is Coker the leader for appearance, but it is, in my opinion, the best melon for 
eating quality. A doctor tells me that to his knowledge it is the only watermelon that does 
not cause “heart burn” or digestive disturbanzes that some people experience from eating 
watermelon. My tamily would rather eat Coker than any variety we ever had in trial or 
production. The flesh is more free from fiber and sweeter than any variety we have ever 
known. Just a word of caution regarding the quality of this variety; it should be carefully 
handled all during harvest and shipment as it is a tender and brittle melon due to complete 
lack of any toughness. When you draw a knife through a ripe Coker it just cracks open. 
Be sure to fertilize Coker well, as this varieiy will not grow its best unless well supplied 
with plant food. During periods of hot, dry weather it sometimes kas a tendency to produce 
more “bottle necks” than other standard long varieties like Tom Watson. But every grower 
who does not have watermelon wilt in his soil will find this a sure hit for quality and money 
on the market. You may accept our word regarding the appearance and quality of Coker. 
It is by far the leading variety in many sections. We have never had enough seed to go around. 
Prices COKER WATERMELON—Oz. 30c: % lb. 80c: 2 lb. $1.50; 1 Ib. $2.50: 5 lbs $2.25 
per lb. Postpaid. 
