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Dixie Queen Watermelon at Oakview, our Seed Breeding Station near Detroit 
WATERMELON 
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Rather small, almost round melon, normally 10 by 9 inches. Average weight when 
full grown, 18 lbs. Color of rind medium green striped with darker green. Flesh 
bright deep red and of excellent quality. 
Particularly adapted for use on the Pacific Coast. 
CHILIAN, WHITE SEEDED 
Same as Chilian Black Seeded except for seed color. 
Particularly adapted for use on the Pacific Coast. 
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Practically the same in exterior appearance as the red seeded variety, but 1 to 2 in. 
larger. Seeds smooth shiny green and very heavy. A productive strain. 
CITRON (Red Seeded) (70. 20.2. ccc Rs A. es. 95 
Standard preserving citron. Fruits globe-shaped; 7—8 in. in diameter; medium green 
streaked with dark green; smooth, very hard; flesh white; very firm; unpalatable in 
raw state. 
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Much used in the South for shipping and also good for home gardens because of the 
excellent quality. Fruits nearly round, light green striped with darker green, often 
weigh 40 to 50 pounds; rind thin but tough. The deep red flesh is crisp and sweet. 
The few seeds are white. 
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A recent introduction recommended for use in the North where the growing season 
is short. Medium size, nearly round, usually 842 to 10 inches in diameter. Color 
greyish green with fine green veining. Flesh bright red and of good quality. Seeds 
small, reddish brown in color. 
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Recently introduced melon of high merit. Distinctly early, of large size, and excellent 
quality. Fruits nearly round, slightly longer than broad; handsome color, deep 
emerald green with irregular paler green stripes; seeds large and of reddish color. 
Popular in mid-west for shipping. Rind medium thick and fairly strong. 
