WATERMELONS 
Black-Seeded Klondike 
These Klondikes are short green melons, oblong, tapering to the blossom end, and will 
weigh 18 to 20 pounds. The flesh is a deep red and very sweet. The seeds are small 
and black. This early variety matures in about 80 days and is one of the popular market 
melons. They may be planted as soon as danger of frost is past, planting is hills 6 to 8 
feet apart. About 8 seeds are used to the hill, planted about | inch deep. The plants 
should be thinned to the 2 or 3 best plants to the hill. An ounce of seed will plant about 
30 hills. 
Prices postpaid: Ounce, 25c: '4 pound, 80c; '/ pound, $1.50; | pound, $2.50; 5 pounds, $11.00. 
Dixie Queen 
This large oval-shaped melon is one of the most popular varieties. In size it will average 
about 35 pounds, but may grow as large as 50 pounds. The outer skin is light green, 
striped with dark green. The rind is tough and the flesh is a rich scarlet. The seed are 
small and white. It is an excellent shipper and a heavy yielder, maturing in about 85 
days. Its delicious sweetness accounts for its popularity. 
Prices postpaid: Ounce, 25c; '/4 pound, 85c; '/4 pound, $1.60; | pound, $2.65; 5 pounds, $11.65. 

