SOUTHERN GROWN WATERMELON SEED 
A very large part of the watermelon seed generally offered by the seed 
trade is southern grown, and for those who wish this seed we offer the 
following up-to-date varieties. This seed is grown by one of the best produ- 
cers in the United States. We would particularly like to call your attention 
to the new Darlington for home market and Blacklee for shipping; the two 
outstanding recent watermelon introductions. ; 
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Blacklee (Wilt Resistant) 9° days. Said to be supe: 
rior to all other shipping 
melons in sweetness and flavor. The rind is toughest of any melon 
having good eating quality; texture of rind is so close it will reach 
distant markets in perfect edible condition. Fruits are dark 
green, long-oval, smooth, and symmetrical. Melons very heavy 
for their size and when cut rarely show any cavities. This solid 
characteristic together with tough rind enables it to stand long 
hauls and rough handling. The flesh is rich red almost to the 
outer skin, and the black seed present a striking contrast of colors 
when cut. Blacklee is practically immune to Watermelon Wilt, 
very prolific, and as its quality is so much better than most of 
the shipping melons, it. will probably become one of the most 
popular. The vine often sets more fruits than it can develop to 
a large size. For this reason we suggest thinning all but two 
melons from each vine and wider planting. Well grown will weigh 
up to 40 pounds or more; but unthinned may average only about 
30 pounds. Southern Grown Seed. 
(Pkt., 10c) (0z., 30c) (4 Ib., 90c) Cb., $3.00) 
(5 lbs., $13.20) prepaid 


The new Blacklee (Wilt Resistant) watermelon 
Blue Watson 85 days. A distant strain of the Tom Watson 
having dark blue-green rind, some melons be- 
ing nearly black. An excellent shipper shaped like the Watson, 
grows fully as large and more prolific, flesh deep red and sweet. 
Weight—35 to 40 pounds; southern grown seed. 
(Pkt., 10¢) (oz. 15¢) (4 Ib. 40c) (b., $1.50) 
(5 Ibs., $6.60) prepaid 
Dixie Queen °° days. Southern grown seed of this leading 
shipping variety. Shape almost round, aver- 
age weight about 32 pounds, rind thin, tough, and does not bruise 
easily, making it an ideal shipping melon. Flesh rich bright red, 
sweet, and of high quality for shipping melon. Seed small and 
white. 
(Pkt., 10c) (oz., 25c) (%_Ib., 80c) (lb., $2.50) 
(5 Ibs.. $11.00) prepaid 
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