W t | Watermelon day has been celebrated the 
a erme ons first Thursday of September for more than 
70 years at Rocky Ford. Watermelon seed 
is grown better here by Burrell. 
Klondike, Early Black Seeded 8° days. This is the 
very small seeded 
strain which is so popular with California shippers. Weight 18 
to 20 pounds. Fruits 
short, oblong, tapers some 
to the blossom end; color 
pure green. Flesh deep 
red, very sweet and melt- 
ing. Also known as Uni- 
versity strain. 
(Pkt., 10c) (0z., 25c) 
(%4 Ib., 80c) (1b., $2.50) 
(5 Ibs., $11.00) prepaid 

aarairs select ars of Klondike Klondike Striped 
Watermelons are outstanding in Blue Ribbon 
uniformity and quality 
90 days. The best small melon we have ever seen, considering both 
eating and shipping qualities. Flesh is deep red, sweet, stringless 
and melting. Rind light green, conspicuously striped with darker 
green; advertising itself on the market; thin, hard and tough, 
making it desirable for shipping. The firm flesh will keep many 
days. Size is just right for the customer to carry home, weight 
averaging about 25 pounds. A common expression of those who 
ate these melons in our seed fields: “‘The best melon I have ever 
eaten.’’ Melon seed sales indicate that this is rapidly becoming one 
of the most popular sorts. The Blue Ribbon strain is resistant to 
wilt. 
STOCK SEED. (Pkt., 10c) (0z., 50c) (144 Ib., $1.50) (lb., $5.00) 
(5 lbs., $22.00) prepaid 
No. 1 SEED. (Pkt.,10c) (0z., 25c) (% Ib., 80c) (lb., $2.50) 
(5 Ibs., $11.00) prepaid 
Threshing a fine crop of Striped Klondike Watermelon 

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