Congo Watermelon—A nice specimen held by Johnny Burrell. 
90 days. Released by the U.S. D.A. at 
Congo (New] Charleston, S. C. Favorable response from 
growers, shippers, buyers and transportation agencies indicate 
that this may become the favorite shipping sort in the south. 
Congo resembles Garrison (Coker, Darlington) generally in shape, 
size, and quality. It has a darker green stripe and is darker in 
color than these. The rind is hard and shipments arrive with no 
more breakage than Cannonball and generally more dependable 
quality. While not immune to disease it appears less susceptible 
to anthracnose than Cannonball and Garrison; only slightly re- 
sistant to fusarium. The seed is of our own growing (see illustra- 
tion above). Weight 30 to 35 lbs. The variety seems to be well 
established, uniform and of decided merit. 
STOCK SEED, (Pkt., 20c) (0z., 85c) (1% Ib., $2.25) (lb., $8.00) 
(5 Ibs., $35.20) prepaid 
Not prepaid (10 lbs., $6.65 per lb.) (100 lbs., $6.50 per Ib.) 
No. 1 SEED. (Pkt., 10c) (0z., 50c) (14 Ib., $1.50) (Ib., $5.00) 
(5 Ibs., $22.00) prepaid 
Not prepaid (10 Ibs., $4.15 per Ib.) (100 Ibs., $4.00 per Ib.) 
Darlington 85 days. Too tender and delicate for shipment or 
long hauls, hence is for home garden and local 
market. Beautiful and showy, symmetrical in shape, and of large 
size. It is long with irregular dark green stripes alternating with 
ivory colored stripes lightly veined with fine light green; similar 
to Garrison and Dude Creek. Flesh brilliant red, very tender and 
melting, sweet and luscious. Said to be most easily digested of all 
Watermelons. Less susceptible to Anthracnose than most varie- 
ties, a prolific bearer, and immune to sun-burn. 
STOCK SEED. (Pkt., 10c) (0z., 50c) (% Ib., $1.50) (Ib., $5.00) 
(5 Ibs., $22.00) prepaid 
Not prepaid (10 Ibs., $4.15 per Ib.) (100 Ibs., $4.00 per Ib.) 
No. 1 SEED. (Pkt., 10c) (0z., 30c) (1% Ib., 90c) (Ib., $3.00) 
(5 lbs., $13.20) prepaid 
Not prepaid (10 Ibs., $2.45 per Ib.) (100 lbs., $2.35 per Ib.) 
Gorrison Similar to Darlington (price same as Darlington 
above). 
0. V. Burrell Seed Growers Co., Rocky Ford, Colo. 43 
