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MOUNTAIN HOOSIER—Variety No. 11 
Due to the gaining popularity of the ‘Mountain 
Hoosier,” which we think is one of the very finest 
of large growing red-fleshed varieties that we 
have ever produced, it has been necessary to in- 
crease the acreage each season for the past few 
years in order to enable us to meet the demand 
for this variety of seed. 
The Mountain Hoosier is by no means a new 
melon, having been grown in the Middle Eastern 
States even before the Civil War. However up 
until the past few years it has been little known 
in Texas and adjoining states, but many melon 
growers are now beginning to become better ac- 
quainted with its many high qualities, especially 
its medium thick rind which makes it a good ship- 
per; also the large tonnage production per acre 
of this melon, which equals most if not all popular 
shipping melons. This melon is slightly oblong in 
shape, with a dark glossy rich green rind which 
gives it a very attractive appearance. The flesh is 
a rich deep red, crisp, very sweet and tender, mak- 
ing it an exceptionally edible melon. Seeds are 
white with slightly black rim and tip. Under favor- 
able conditions this melon will grow to seventy- 
five and eighty pounds, maturing in approximately 
85 days. See price list for prices. LIBERAL 
PACKAGE, ANY VARIETY, 25c. 
MOUNTAIN HOOSIER—Variety No. 11 
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14 WILLHITE MELON SEED FARMS, Poolville, Texas 
Weatherford, Texas 
