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DIXIE QUEEN (Wilt Resistant) 2.0. vassal es ies 2 85 
An excellent strain of Dixie Queen bred for resistance to Fusarium Wilt. 
DUDE“ CREEK. (1. oi. ihe cease id dh pean in ee ee 90 
Popular in the South for shipping and home garden, Fruits: long, cylindrical, 
blunt ended, averaging 38 to 40 pounds; rind is hard, thin, light green skin, 
with irregular dark green stripes. Flesh bright red, good texture; seeds 
medium large, white with touch of brown on edges. 
EARLY» CANADA ois. oi solos hl Sp Ate 8 Sh i2 
Recommended for use in the North where the growing season is short. 
Medium size, nearly round, usually 81% to 10 inches in diameter, averaging 
15 pounds. Color grayish-green with fine green veining, Flesh bright reu 
and of good quality. Seeds small, reddish-brown in color, 
EARLY "KANSAS ©) 300) es bay 80 
Fruits nearly round, slightly longer than broad, weighing 30 to 35 pounds; 
handsome color, deep emerald green with irregular paler green stripes; 
seeds large and of reddish color. Rind medium thick and fairly strong. 
Popular in mid-west for shipping. 
FLORIDA GIANT (Black Diamond, Cannonball) ........,.55)..) 95 
An all-purpose melon which is used extensively for shipping in some sec- 
tions. Vines vigorous and prolific. Fruits very large, 38 to 42 pounds, dark 
green, nearly round. Flesh bright red, crisp and sweet. Seeds brownish-black. 
GARRISON 1205.5. vice on ee oy Bim 2 pee oe ae 85 
Popular in the South for trucking and local markets, but too tender for 
long distance shipping, Fruits large, 35 to 38 pounds, long, ivory with dark 
green stripes and fine green veins. Rind thin and tender; flesh bright red, 
fine texture and good flavor. Seeds white. 
MARRIS’ EARLIEST ©, . 4.0 sa dit 1s cf eg ly ee 78 
The best extremely early variety; very popular in Northern sections. Fruits 
medium size, 18 to 20 pounds, broad oval, dark green stripes alternate with 
lighter; rind brittle; flesh bright red, good quality; seeds blackish. 
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