

Congo Watermelon—A nice specimen held by Johnnie Burrell—but not held for 
long—one step and down went boy, watermelon and all. 
90 days. Released for 1950 planting by the 
Congo (New] U.S.D.A. at Charleston, S. C. Trials have 
met a favorable response from growers, shippers, buyers and 
transportation agencies. Congo resembles Garrison (Coker, Dar- 
lington) generally in shape, size, and quality. It has a darker 
green stripe and is darker in color than these. The rind is hard 
which enabled experimental shipments to arrive with no more 
breakage than Cannonball and generally more dependable quality. 
While not immune to disease it appears less susceptible to anthrac- 
nose than Cannonball and Garrison; only slightly resistant to 
fusarium. Not inclined to produce gourd-necks. The seed is of our 
own growing (see illustration above) from seed furnished by the 
Regional Vegetable Seed Breeding Laboratory and the variety 
seems to be well established, uniform and of decided merit. 
(Pkt., 20c) (02z., 85c) (14 Ib., $2.25) (Ib., $8.00) 
(5 Ibs., $35.20) prepaid 
; This melon deserves top honors for choice qual- 
Darlington ity. Too tender and delicate for shipment or 
long hauls, hence is strictly for home garden and local market. 
Beautiful and showy, symmetrical in shape, and of large size, 
Darlington commands attention wherever seen. It is long with 
irregular dark green stripes alternating with ivory colored stripes 
lightly veined with fine light sreen; appearance like Garrison and 
Dude Creek, but of better quality. Flesh brilliant red, very tender 
and melting, almost entirely free of fibrous matter, wonderfully 
sweet and luscious, with an enticing flavor and appetizing aroma 
when cut. Said to be most easily digested of all Watermelons. 
Less susceptible to Anthrachnose than most varieties, a prolific 
bearer, and immune to sun-burn. 
STOCK SEED. (Pkt., 10c) (0z., 50c) (14 lb., $1.50) (1b., $5.00) 
(5 Ibs., $22.00) prepaid 
No. 1 SEED. (Pkt., 10c) (0z., 30c) (4 lb., 90c) (1b., $3.00) 
(5 Ibs., $13.20) prepaid 
Garrison Sen to Darlington (price same as Darlington 
above). 
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46 D. V. Burrell Seed Growers Co., Rocky Ford, Colo. 
