

Michigan Watermelon Seed Produces Earlier Melons 
a CT] termelon. Weighs only 15 Ibs., 
Pp r i a e of M u Ss ¢ a t | n e and has been grown to matur-. 
Wilt-Resistant Watermelon Fruits are nearly round, me- 
; dium green with dark green 
Pride of Muscatine is a strain of Kleckley’s Sweet that is absolutely stripes; rind very thin. Flesh 
resistant to wilt, and will grow and thrive on wilt sick soil. In addition to very deep red, crisp, sweet, and 
this wilt-resistant feature, which is very desirable in some localities, it delicious; seeds large and 
retains all the superb qualities of the old reliable Kleckley’s Sweet or white. If you want an extra 
Monte Cristo. In fact, it is superior to that variety, The attractive, ob- early melon you will not be dis- 
long melons are of large size, running from 40'to 60 pounds under good appointed with Northern Sweet. 
growing conditions. The rich, glossy, dark green rind is thicker than that Ideal for home garden and lo- 
of Kleckley’s, making it a better shipper. The flesh is deep red, crisp, cal truckers. Pkt., 10c; ‘oz., 
tender and deliciously sweet and melting. Pkt. 10c; 0z., 30c; % lb., 90c; 30c; % lb., 90c; lb., $2.70; 2 
lb., $2.70; 2 lbs., $5.20; 5 Ibs., $12.25; 10 Ibs., $23.50, postpaid. Ibs., $5.20; 5 Ibs., $12.25, post- 


Klondike 
KLONDIKE 
The Sweetest of All 
Early Melons 














This is one of the best early water- 
melons from a quality standpoint, ripen- 
ing a few days later than the first early 
varieties. The melons. are oblong, of an 
even dark green color, and usually weigh 
20 to 25 lbs. Flesh is deep red, excep- 
tionally crisp and tender, as well as 
most delicious in flavor. The seeds are 
small, black, with brown markings. 
Klondike has for years been the lead- 
ing early variety in melon growing dis- 
tricts along the Pacific Coast. Our strain 
of this melon is an exceptionally heavy 
yielder and gives excellent satisfaction 
in the North. You will be pleased with 
fit either for the market or home use. 
Give it a trial this year. Pkt. {5e; 
oz., 35c; 14 lb., $1.10; lb., $3.30; 2 lbs., 
$6.40; 5 Ibs., $15.25; 10 lbs., $29.50, 
postpaid. 

Winter 
Plant Burgess’ 
"Blue-Ribbon" Brand 


Plant Burgess’ Watermelon Seed for Early Maturity. Be First on 
the Market. Our seed is adapted to all climates and is the best for 
both the Northern and the Southern planter. We sell thousands of 
pounds of Watermelon seed to Southern planters who grow early 
‘melons to ship North. The fact they continue planting our seed each 
year, and pay more for it than they would have to pay seedsmen in 
their own locality, should be proof that our seed is worth more. A 
few days earlier maturity means considerable to both the Northern 
and the Southern market grower, One ounce of seed for 25 hills; 4 
pounds per acre. 
Northern Sweet 
60 Day Melon 
The Early Ice-Box-Size. Wa- 
ity, from planting, in 60 days. 

paid. 
Northern Sweet 
Kleckley's Sweet 
or Monte Cristo 
One of the most popular melons for the 
Peerless, or Ice Cream 
Succeeds on All Kinds of Soil 
Peerless is one of the finest early, large, long melons, and is especially 
home garden and nearby markets, because recommended for the home garden, as it will succeed on all kinds of 
of its superb flavor and surpassing crisp- soil. Our strain of this melon ripens only 5 to 8 days later than the very 
ness. No melon sweetef. Average length earliest varieties. The fruits are nearly as large as Kleckley’s Sweet and 
18 to 20 inches; color very dark green; ny to 5 days earlier; 
AUS ; y 8 , rind light green, mot- 
season medium early. Pkt., 10c3 oz. 25c; tled and veined; flesh 
%, Ib., 75¢; Ib., $2.25; 2 Ibs., $4.30; 5 bright scarlet, solid to 
Ibs., $10.00; 10 Ibs., $19.00, postpaid. the center, tender, 
sweet, melting and de- 
licious. Few, if any, 
surpass it for quality 

WATERMELON cb pe le BS 
kt., 10¢; oz., 25e; 4 
A GOOD SOURCE OF lb., 75c; Ib., tore 
VITAMIN C Ibs., $4.30; 5 Ibs. 
$10.00;10 Ibs., $19.00, 
postpaid. 
Peerless 

Stone Mountain wWilt-Resistant_ 
A wilt-resistant strain of this large, round, medium dark 
green, high quality melon. Flesh highly colored, very solid, 
with fewer seeds than most varieties. The fruits frequently at- 
tain a weight of 60 to 80 pounds. The rind is tough enough to 
stand handling for nearby markets but will not stand long dis- 
tance shipping. We have found this somewhat earlier than 
other large varieties. It produces an abundant crop and can be 
grown successfully farther north than many of the large long 
varieties. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 lb., 75c; Ib., $2.25; 2 Ibs. 
$4.30; 5 Ibs., $10.00; 10 Ibs., $19.00, postpaid. 
Hawkesbury, or Gray Shipper 
A wilt-resistant variety developed by the Australian Depart- 
ment of Agriculture. Of the Irish Gray type; long, usually 
weighing about 35 Ibs. each, light gray with fine veining of 
green, The rind is tough, making it excellent for market and 
shipping purposes. Flesh dark pink, sweet, crisp, of excellent 
quality. Seed brownish black. Pkt., 10c; oz. 36c; %4 Ib., 90c; 
Ib., $2.70; 2 Ibs., $5.20; 5 lbs., $12.25; 10 lbs., $23.50, post- 
Stone Mountain paid. 





Winter 
Watermelon 
A home grown melon for your 
Thanksgiving dinner.» It is not a 
citron or a freak, but a very pro- 
lific long-keeping true Watermel- 
on. Flesh red, extremely firm, 
very brittle and deliciously sweet. 
Fruits taken from the field before 
killing frost and stored in a cool 
place will keep long into the late 
fall and early winter and retain 
their delicious sweetness and flav- 
or.. Pkt,, 10c;,07., 25c: 44 Ib,, 
75c; lb., $2.25, postpaid. ; _ Hawkesbury, or Gray Shipper 

