18 D. H. Gilbert, Monticello, Florida 

- Florida Giant 
HE vines are of a vigorous growth and 
heavy producers, the melons are nearly 
round in form, the skin is solid dark 
green, the flesh is red and firm; a good ship- 
per. Grows larger than most any other variety, 
not unusual for specimens to weigh 100 pounds; 
95 days; seed black. 40 pounds. 
Gray Monarch 
IND mottled gray, shape long, flesh red 
and of excellent flavor. Not a good ship- 
per; rind thin and brittle. Seeds white; 
80 days; 20 pounds, 
