34 L. P. GUNSON & CO., ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
WATERMELON— (Continued) 
A packet will plant about 10 hills, an ounce 50 hills, 3 to 4 lbs. per acre. 
CULTURE. In Water Melon culture it is essential to get good, strong vines early in the season. 
These may be secured by forming large, well drained hills of earth, about 8 feet apart, made very 
rich with an abundance of well rotted manure, which should be thoroughly mixed with the soil, for 
if left in a mass it will lead to the plants burning out under the hot sun. In these hills plant the seed 
as soon as the ground is warm and dry, and carefully protect the young plants from insects and 
hasten their growth by the use of liquid manure. 
@DIXIE QUEEN (White Seeded Cuban Queen) (See Photo Page 33) 85 Days 
A fine quality, prolific, shipping type, very popular in the South and can be 
yrown here in the North. Fruits nearly round, light green striped with darker 
green weighing 20 to 30 Ibs., rind thin but tough Flesh is deep red, sweet and 
crisp. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c: 4 Ib. 85es lb ze50 
EARLY CANADA 75 Days 
Recommended for use in the North where the growing season is short. Fruits 
medium size nearly round, 81% to 10 inches in diameter. Grayish green with 
fine green veining. Flesh is bright red and good quality. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 14 Ib. 85c; Ib. $2.50 
HONEY CREAM 82 Days 
A prolific early water- 
melon of excellent qual- 
ity. Fruits nearly round, 
light green with darker 
green stripes, about 10 
incheslong. Flesh creamy 
vellow, firm and excel- 
lent flavor. Ripens readi- 
lv in New York State and 
places of similar climate. 
Seed small. Especially 
adapted to roadside 
tracer kte oe 072 00G. 
Vy Ib. $1.25; 1b. $4.50. 
eSTONE MOUNTAIN 
—Extra Sweet and 
Less Seeds 90 Days 
Sometimes known as 
“Dixie Belle.’’ This vari- 
ety combines extra large 
size with earliness. It is : 
nearly round in shape, - ype ee 
flesh deep red and unex- HONEY CREAM WATERMELON 
celled for sweetness. Al- 
though first introduced in the South it is also one of the best varieties for the North. 
It does not carry more than one half the seed as compared with other varieties. 
Color of seed, white. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4% Ib=S0Gaiiaee meat 
WONDER 85 Days 
Large, dark green, oblong fruits. Flesh rich red, sweet and fine textured. Not 
recommended for shipping, as the rind is tender. Th's comparatively new, 
large oblong variety is recommended for home and nearby markets. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 70c; lb. $1.65 
CITRON—Preserving 
For preserves and candied fruit. Produces an abundance of round, green 
fruits, striped and marbled with light green. Flesh is white, firm and solid. 
Seeds red. Not good to eat in the raw state. Pkt. 10c? oza20e 
