SEED GROWERS 
WATERMELON 
Citrullus vulgaris 

Peer, (Wilt Resistant) 22... 2.6.2 ee ee ee ee ye es 
A good shipper, very resistant to Fusarium Wilt. Fruits are medium large, 
cylindrical and blocky, averaging 30 to 32 pounds; dark blue-green with 
a thin but tough rind. Flesh is deep red, firm and sweet; medium sized, 
black seeds. 
MEeUAN e BLACK SHE DED. 2... 222. ems ce ee cee ee nets nee es 
Rather small, almost round melon, normally 10 by 9 inches, weighing 16 to 
18 pounds. Rind medium green striped with darker green. Flesh bright 
deep red. 
Memntos) Nee( Green Seeded) | fin. is. fe ote ew re in tte en et ender e ese sees 
Practically the same in exterior appearance as the red seeded variety, but 
1 to 2 inches larger. Used for preserving. Seeds smooth, shiny green. Melons 
weigh 10 to 14 pounds. 
PMI) IMBC IRGC ES CECE) ie crc cir ce site ays ee ob ns vichtn oie ere ge ele tials oe tie te 
Standard preserving citron. Fruits globe-shaped; 7 to 8 inches in diameter, 
Ss re fs PR ET SE ee ca alae ge wc is oh + alte whivelane cs whe speek ge ele eeeig 2 Oe 
Bred for resistance to Anthracnose, but not immune, Tough rind and firm, 
fine grained flesh makes this variety particularly adapted to Southern ship- 
ping. Fruits are oblong, blocky, dark green faintly striped with a lighter 
green. Melons weigh 30 to 35 pounds. Seeds white with black tips and sides. 
DIXIE QUEEN (White Seeded Cuban Queen).......------- +s se eee teeters: 
Used in the South for shipping and generally popular for home gardens. 
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. Small 
white seeds, 
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