WATERMELONS 
One ounce will plant about 25 hills; 4 to 5 pounds to an acre. 
DIXIE QUEEN. New! A new Melon, round in shape, which often 
weighs as much as 60 Ibs. Skin is striped dark green and green- 
ish ivory; flesh is bright red, solid and of fine flavor. Rind thin, 
but strong. Uniform in shape, size, color and quality. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4 lb., 50c; Ib., $1.75. 
NEW EARLY KANSAS. Another recent introduction that merits 
a place among the best of the Watermelons. Early, exceptionally 
vigorous, high producer, fine for shipping. Oval, weighs 30 
pounds; thin rind, light green with broad dark green irregular 
stripes; flesh solid deep red, delightful flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 1/4 lb., 40c; Ib., $1.25; 5 Ibs., $4.95. 
STONE MOUNTAIN or DIXIE BELLE. A popular round Melon 
with grayish green smooth skin and beautiful deep crimson flesh. 
Averages about 45 lbs. Fine for home use and local markets. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 1% Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25; 5 Ibs., $4.95. 
TOM WATSON. Dark green in color. A long Melon with rich 
red heart. A selected uniform strain of seed. Will weigh from 
50 to 65 pounds each, excellent all-purpose Melon, thin rind, 
good shipper. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 Ib., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
PORTO RICAN (IMPROVED GOLDEN HONEY). Sweet as 
honey; color of gold. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 1% lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 
RED SUGAR LUMP or ICEBOX. This round Melon is about 8 to 
9 inches in diameter, striped, has a thin, hard rind and flesh of 
bright red, small brown seeds. Just the right size to fit your ice- 
box uncut. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.75. 


How to Grow 
WATERMELONS 
Plant seed after 
all danger of frost 
has passed and the 
soil has become 
thoroughly warm. 
Place 6 to 8 seeds 
in groups, allowing 
2 to 3 in. between 
the seeds and space 
the groups 6 to 8 
ft. apart each way. 
Cover seed with 14 
in. of fine soil. Thin 
to 2 or 3 plants in Fi 
each group after 
plants are well : 
established. 














DISEASE-RESISTANT WATERMELONS 
BLACKLEE. 95 days. A new wilt resistant variety. Fruits weigh 
40 lbs. or more, are long, dark green with a thin but firm rind. 
Flesh is rich red, finely grained, of smooth, crisp texture, free 
from stringiness, of good flavor, and high in sugar content. Vig- 
orous. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 35c; 1%4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. 
KLECKLEY’S SWEET No. 6. This wilt resistant strain actually 
carries a higher sugar content than the regular Kleckley’s oblong. i 
Dark green with deep red flesh. Peanut sb ees 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 1/4 lb., 40c; Ib., $1.25; 5 lbs., $4.95. : ; 
HAWKSBURY. Wilt resistant Irish Grey. The longest Melon Select warm, light or sandy soil. Plant in rows 
grown. Very sweet and unusually prolific. 2% to 3 ft. apart, spacing the shelled nuts 8 to 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; Ilb., $1.25; 5 Ibs., $4.95. 10 in. apart in the rows. Cover with 2 in. of soil. 
Cultivate and hoe freely. In the fall, before frost, 
dig and hang vines in an airy room to cure. One 
pkt., will sow from 15 to 25 ft. of row; 1 Ib., 
from 100 to 200 ft.; 40 lbs. per acre. 
JUMBO VIRGINIA. Most productive, extra large 
Peanut of rich flavor, with 2 or 3 large kernels 
to the pod. The vines spread 314 to 4 ft. across; 
make valuable fodder for stock. 
Pkt., 10c; 1 lb., 25c; Ib., 45e3 3 Ibs., $1.20, 
postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $3.50. 
SPANISH. The dwarf bushes grow close and 
are easily cultivated and gathered. The kernels 
are small and very sweet. Early, and a heavy 
\& bearer. Pkt., 10c; 2 Ib., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 Ibs., 
85c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 tbs., $3.50. 




Red Spanish 

Archias’ Delicious MUSKMELONS 
CULTURE: Late in the spring drop 10 seeds in hills 5 ft. apart. When large enough 
thin out to three. The following list contains none but choice varieties. 
BANANA. The flesh is a rich salmon color, very sweet and melting. 
Pkt., 10c; ozs, 25c; 1/4 lb., 75c; Ib., $1.90. 
HALE’S BEST. Exceptionally fine quality, originating in California’s famous Imperial 
Valley. Salmon flesh, medium early. A splendid shipping Melon. 

NEW! Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 55c; Ib., $1.75. 
MISSOURI QUEE WILT-RESISTANT HEARTS OF GOLD. Handsome and attractive. Medium size. Heavily netted. Flesh ‘is 
Resembles Dixie Queen in commercial quality. Highly resistant ery punch riciiorange (color eM anurte Deion ae 20c; 1% fb., 55c; Ib., $1.75. 
Re Pusnenim wilt. pants set fruit readily and production high. HONEY ROCK or SUGAR ROCK. Gold Medal winner. Heavier webbed 
elons average about 30 Ibs. Flesh on 5 : than Honey Ball. The outstanding characteristics are quality, productive- 















bright rosy red, small seed. ness, good shipper, fine appearance. Deep orange flesh, exceedingly sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 55c; 
lb., $1.75. 
ROCKY FORD MELON, GOLD 
LINED. Small seed cavity, thick, 
luscious flesh, high flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% Ib., 45c; 
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NETTED GEM or GREENFLESH- 
ED ROCKY FORD. The old 
favorite green fleshed Melon. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1% Ib., 55c; 
Ibe poles as 
TIP TOP. True Muskmelon. 
7 in. long, 614 in. through, 
deeply ribbed, flesh thick, 
skin nearly smooth, slate 
green turning yellowish. 
Pkt., 7c; 0z., 15c; 14 
Ib., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
KILL MELON 
BUGS! 
Slug Shot. An old 
reliable dust for 
5 lbs., sel 
postpaid. 
Garden Guard. Fine 
for control of 
Melon bugs. 
4 Ibs., $1.20, 
postpaid. 
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Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 1/4 Ib., 75c; 
1 Ib., $2.00; 
5 Ibs., $7.50. 
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