Wilt Resistant Blacklee 
Blacklee is a cross between 
Leesburg and Hawkesbury; both 
wilt resistant varieties. This va- 
riety grows vigorously, and is 
very resistant to the Fusarium 
Wilt disease. The melons grow 
uniform, oblong in shape, are 
very symmetrical and smooth, 
with a dark rich green rind. 
There are several distinctive 
features about this variety, both 
ends are blocky, giving the ap- 
pearance of a big melon, altho’ 
ihis is a medium size variety. 
Note the shape in the photo. The 
rind is thin, 14 to %4 inch, but 
tough; making it an excellent 
shipper. For its size this melon 
weighs the heaviest of any va- 
riety I have ever grown, or had 
in my trials. 

The flesh is a deep red color; very fine crisp texture, and almost free of stringiness. The 
flavor is excellent and the sugar content is high. One special characteristic of Blacklee is its 
apparent freedom from ‘second growth” or ‘white heart’ following excessively wet weather. 
It is one of the most solid melons ever developed. Black seeds. 
We wish to offer one suggestion about this variety. It keeps a dark green velvety ap- 
pearance even when first ripe, and the curl on the stem does not dry up when the melons 
first ripen. ‘Therefore, keep a close watch on this variety to cut it when the first melons are 
ready for market. 
Prices: Certified BLACKLEE—Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c: 14 lb. 80c; 1% lb. $1.50; 1 lb. $2.40; 5 lbs. 
$2.25 per lb.; 10 Ibs. $2.10 per lb. Postpaid. 



We liked ean eee the fest : So = 
time we grew this variety, for it 
Celidinly ids TeOleviCOrm walne our 
opinion Irish Grey, Thurmond 
Grey, Burrell Grey and other va- 
rieties of this type should be dis- 
carded in favor of Hawkesbury 
if you are troubled with wilt. 
Wilt Resistant Hawkesbury has 
proved its ability to grow and 
produce large crops on wilt in- 
fected land where all other va- 
rieties die. It is one of the best 
wilt resistant varieties yet intro- 
duced. 
The grower shown in this photo writes, “The largest produce dealer in this section bought 
my Twilley’s Hawkesbury under government inspection. The inspector said my melons 
graded better, and were more free of disease than any melons purchased the entire season. 
Hawkesbury is well known and widely grown. It is a good shipper, and sells well, both 
among the produce buyers and in the retail markets. Its light grey-green rind makes a dis- 
tinctive appearance. The rind is tough, but the red flesh has fine eating qualities, with no 
trace or hard or white hearts. Plant Hawkesbury if you are having trouble with wilt. 
Prices; Ounce 20c; 14 lb. 60c; 1% lb. 90c; 1 Ib. $1.75; 2 Ibs. $1.70 per lb.: 5 lbs. $1.65 
per lb.; 10 lbs. $1.50 per lb. Postpaid. 

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