VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 4 KEYSTONE SEEDS 
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WATERMELON—Continued cipal. graph 
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CALIFORNIA HONEY (Ice Box Size) HMS  WHOTT 
A relatively new type to meet the demand of the consumer for a small ice box size 
melon. Shippers are finding a ready market with unlimited possibilities. May be 
shipped in bulk or packed in crates to facilitate shipping and distribution. We urge 
shippers and gardeners to make a trial planting. 
FRUIT—Commonly 8 inches by 10 inches, beautiful deep dark green color, medium 
thick rind and unequalled for its distinct vivid scarlet flesh. Delicious sweet 
flavor, and fine quality. Seeds black. 
CLETEX or Spotted Watson S WHYOT 
A Watson type melon with a tougher rind, suitable to withstand shipping to distant 
markets. Similar in size and shape to regular Tom Watson and of good quality. 
FRUIT—Large, cylindrical shaped, weighs 30 to 35 Ibs., dark green mottled on lighter 
green background. Full red colored flesh of good quality and sweet. Seed 
brown. 
DIXIE QUEEN 3 HMS WIDEN 
A splendid melon of many superb qualities and a leading commercial variety. An 
excellent shipper and home garden melon. It matures to an ideal size and produces 
an unbelievable number of fruits. 
FRUIT—Almost round, with squarish ends; weighs around 30 pounds; rind, thin and 
tough, light green color with dark green stripes; flesh, fine grained, tender, 
lusciously flavored, and rich scarlet color; seeds, very small and white colored. 
EARLY KANSAS or Indiana Striped or Red Russian S WIELD 
A recent introduction that merits a place among the best of the watermelons. It is 
an early type, exceptionally vigorous grower, and a proven high producer of unusually 
fine fruits well suited for shipping. 
FRUIT--Oval in shape; weighs 30 pounds; thin rind, light green with broad dark green 
irregular stripes; flesh, solid deep red, fine textured, tender, delightful flavor; 
seeds, tannish brown color. 

DIXIE QUEEN — An excellent shipper. 
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