

. Olds’ Watermelons 

Early Kansas. 
274. EARLY KANSAS. (Red Russian.) 
(85 days.) Rapidly gaining wide popularity on 
the markets of the midwest and northern states. 
The size is large, many fruits weighing forty to 
fifty pounds. The average size is about 13 by 
15 inches. It is remarkably early and of fine 
quality. Rind is dark green with alternate stripes 
of a lighter shade and is of medium thickness 
well suited for carrying reasonable distances. 
The flesh is rich red color of a delightful flavor. 
Seeds shiny brown. In comparison with. Dixie 
Queen it is a trifle larger and earlier. Pkt., 10c; 
0z., 20c; % 1b., 55c; 1b., $1.40, postpaid. 

i Leesburg. 
264. WILT-RESISTANT LEESBURG. 
(85 days.) A wilt-resistant Kleckley Sweet de- 
veloped by Dr. M. N. Walker of the Florida 
Experiment Station. Fruits average about 
thirty pounds in weight, not quite as long as 
Kleckley’s and with blockier ends. Rind is a 
shade lighter in color and much tougher. Flesh 
deep rose-pink, extremely sweet and of fine 
flavor. Seeds: white. Pkt., 10c; oz. 20c; ™% 
lb., 65c; lb., $1.70, postpaid. . 
277. KLONDIKE. (90 days.) (Dark 
Seeded Strain No 3.) We consider Klondike the 
best medium season melon and the very sweet- 
est of all melons. The thin rind is dark green, 
shape long;- very symmetrical; 
shade of red. Seeds small. It is very sweet, 
crisp and tender, and is a heavy yielder. The 
heart is very large. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 In., 
80c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
272. GOLDEN HONEY. (90 days.) The 
flesh is a beautiful glistening amber-yellow, very 
tender with a most delicious flavor. It is medi- 
um early, of uniform large size, oblong shape 
and handsome appearance. The skin is green 
with irregular stripes of darker green, Pkt., 
/l0c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 55c; 1b., $1.40, postpaid. 
/ 269. ‘WILT RESISTANT KLONDIKE 
Vv NO. 7. (90 days.) The desirable characteris- 
tics and quality of the old Klondike have been 
retained in this strain with the added feature of 
being wilt-resistant. The seeds are mostly black 
intermingled with lighter shades. The thin rind 
is dark green, shape long, very symmetrical. 
Flesh distinct shade of deep red. Seeds small. 
Pkt., 10c; o0z., 25c; 1% 1b., 80c; 1b., $2.00, post- 
paid, 

Wilt Resistant Klondike No. 7. 

flesh distinct ~ 

_ Our watermelon seed is the best for planting 
in the North. Each packet contains seed enough 
for 8 to 12 hills. Four or five pounds will plant 
an acre. Do not plant too early and plant in 
sandy soil if you have it. Hotkaps will produce 
earlier melons and protect your plants from 
insects. See page 6. It pays well to use. fer- 
tilizer for melons. 
CULTURE: Plant in hills 8 to 10 feet apart 
each way. When the danger of insects+is over 
thin to 3 strong plants to a hill. Use Slug Shot 
or End O Pest to kill insects: For larger 
amounts of seed see Market Gardeners’ List op- 
posite page 1. 
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Dixie Queen. 
265. DIXIE QUEEN. (85 days.) A me- 
dium-sized melon averaging about 32 pounds but 
often weighing as high as 50 pounds. Average 
size about 15x12% inches. It is early and be- 
cause of its tough rind is fine for shipping. The 
color is light green alternately striped with 
dark green. Desirable for the home garden be- 
cause of its exceedingly fine quality. The flesh is 
dark pink with few small white seeds. Pkt., 
10c; 0z., 25c; Y% 1b., 80c; 1b., $2.00, postpaid. 
262. COLE’S EARLY. (75 days.) Me- 
dium in size, nearly round in shape, dark green 
in color, striped a lighter shade. The flesh is 
deep pink. Seeds black. Nothing surer than this 
variety for hard situation’, Pkt., 10c; 0oz., 20c; 
Y% lb., 55c; lb., $1.40, postpaid. ; 
260. STONE MOUNTAIN. (90 
days.) A very popular melon in the 
South where it originated and one of 
the finest. This melon is very large, 
round or blocky in shape. The flesh is 
rich scarlet, very Sweet, with few seeds. 
Seeds white. A prolific melon but not 
recommended for shipping long dis- 
tances. Rind of this variety makes the 
best pickles of any sort on our list. 
PEt OC Oz OCT 4an Ds.) DOCT a Ds, 
$1.40, postpaid. 
266. EARLY CANADA. (73 days.) Prob- 
ably the earliest watermelon grown today. Rec- 
ommended for the northern states and Canada. 
The size is medium, about 10x9% inches, and 
fruits weigh about 15 pounds. Flavor is good. 
The outside color is grayish-green or almost 
white at maturity with fine green veins. The 
rind is thin and flesh is bright red with small 
mahogany-brown seeds. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; % 
Ib., 90c; 1b., $2.50, postpaid, 
263. FORDHOOK EARLY. (75 days.) 
An extremely, early- variety. The melons are of 
good size and nearly round; the skin is dark 
green with occasional stripes of lighter green. 
The rind is thin; flesh, bright red, crisp, and 
remarkably sweet. Seeds white, Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; %4 lb., 55c; 1lb., $1.40, postpaid, 
BLACK DIAMOND OR 
FLORIDA GIANT. (90 days.) The 
popular new shipping melon. Grows to an 
enormous size. See page 2 for illustration 
and description, Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; % 
lb., 85c; lb., $2.40, postpaid. 



267. 
276. WINTER or XMAS. (85 days.) 
This melon is early, very prolific, almost 
round; color, light green. The flesh is red, 
sweet;.almost as hard as a citron. If prop- 
erly stored will keep for months. It is now 
becoming very popular on the market. Dip 
in’ wax to store for winter. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 
20c; % Ib., 60c; Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
cond AG ate 



Wilt-Resistant Kleckley’s Sweet No. 6. 
. 268, WILT-RESISTANT KLECKLEY’S 
SWEET. (88 days.) A true Kleckley’s Sweet 
which is wilt-resistant. Recommended fer wilt- 
sick soil. If you have diseased soil, this is the 
variety to plant. It is dark green, of good 
length, with rich red flesh and white seeds. 
Average weight about 35 pounds. Size, 22x11 
inchess 1, PEt... 10c3) 02.5 920c; 4, Ths 65cs\ Ib., 
$1.90, postpaid, 
270. KLECKLEY'S SWEET. (80 days.) 
A fine, well-known, medium early variety. It is 
a medium-sized dark green melon, often grow- 
ing 20 inches long, with bright red flesh, ripen- 
ing nearly to the rind. It is solid, crisp and 
melting; rind thin; flavor, very sweet and pleas- 
ing. Seeds white. Pkt., 10c; 0oz., 20c; %4 Ihb., 
55c; lb., $1.40, postpaid. 
273, ICEBOX. (75 days.) An individual type 
watermelon about the size of a bowling ball, which 
we predict will become very popular, See page 
1 for complete description and illustration. Pkt., 
10c; 0z., 30c; Ys Ib., 75c; 1b., $1.95, postpaid. 


Tom Watson. 
271. TOM WATSON. (90 days.) 
heart strain. 
with tough, elastic, dark green rind. 
and cylindrical, averaging 20 
and 10 inches in diameter. 
Red 
The most popular shipping melon, 
It is long 
inches in length 
Flesh deep red and 
of high quality. Seeds brown. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; % Ib., 55c; lb., $1.40, postpaid. 
261. SWEETHEART. (90 days.) A large 
oval melon, medium early in season. Remains in 
condition for use longer than any other except 
the Winter Melon. The flesh is bright red, solid 
and sweet. Rind thin but tough and elastic, 
making it a good shipper. Black seeds. A very 
popular variety. Pkt., 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib., 

55c; 1b., $1.40, postpaid 
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Winter or Xmas. 
