
Selected Coker Watermelon 
Also Known as Garrison or Darlington 

if you want a variety that will sell try Twilley’s Selected Coker Watermelon. Note 
the unusual large size and fine appearance of Coker melons being loaded in this ear. 
This is one of the newer varieties, and is the most attractive of all melons. Several years 
ago I collected samples of all watermelon varieties grown for market in the East, Midwest and 
Southwest. Of 40 varieties Garrison was the most attractive of all; really a beauty for 
appearance. It is a large melon; note the size and fine appearance of the melons being 
loaded in this car. White seeds. 
Not only is Garrison the leader for appearance, but in my opinion, the best melon for 
eating quality. My family would rather eat Garrison than any variety we have in trial 
or production. A doctor tells me that to his knowledge it is the only watermelon that does 
not cause “heart burn” or digestive disturbances that some people experience from eating 
melons. The flesh is more free from fiber and sweeter than any variety we have ever 
known. Just a word of caution regarding the quality of this variety; it should be carefully 
handled all during harvest and shipment as itis a tender and brittle melon due to complete 
lack of any toughness. When you draw a knife through a ripe Garrison it just cracks open. 
Be sure to fertilize Garrison well. This variety will not grow its best unless well supplied 
with plant food. During periods of hot, dry weather it sometimes has a tendency to produce 
more ‘bottle necks” than other standard long varieties like Tom Watson. But every grower 
who does not have watermelon wilt in his soil will find this a sure hit for quality and money 
on the market. You may accept our word about the appearance and quality of Garrison. 
It is by far the leading variety in many sections. We have never had enough seed to go around. 
“Coker has proved to be a very good melon. It is like a turkey; the larger the better. Your Coker will 
beat other melons to death for flavor.’”—Leo Armstrong, Story Co., Iowa. 
We made good on our melons, did fine. Had nice melons, the best I ever had, and lots of nice large 
melons on each vine. The Garrison is a good seller, and every buyer wanted more after buying the first 
time. I could have kept on selling Garrison when everybody was selling melons. — Hicks Griffin, Lake Co. 
Prices: COKER WATERMELON. Pkt. 10c: oz. 30c; 14 Ib. 80c: 1/, Ib. $1.50; 1 lb. $2.50; 5 Ibs. 
$12.25 per lb.; 10 tbs., $2.20 per lb. Postpaid. 
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