Congo Watermelon—A nice specimen held by Johnny Burrell. 
Congo 90 days. Released by the U. S. D. A. at Charleston, 
S. C. Favorable response from growers, shippers, 
buyers and transportation agencies indicate that this may be- 
come the favorite shipping sort in the south. Congo resembles 
Garrison (Coker, Darlington) generally in shape, size, and qual- 
ity. 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 qual- 
ity. 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. 10c) (0z. 45c) (% Ib. $1.45) (lb. $4.30) 
postpaid. Saved from selected melons for most critical planters. 
Not postpaid (1b. $4.05) (10 Ibs. @ $3.85) (100 Ibs. @ $3.75) 
No. 1 SEED. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (14% Ib. 85c) (lb. $2.45) post- 
paid. 
Not postpaid (lb. $2.20) (10 lbs. @ $2.00) (100 lbs. @ $1.90) 
H 85 days. Too tender and delicate for shipment or 
Garrison 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 Darlington 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. (Illustrated page 
44). 
STOCK SEED. (Pkt. 10c) (0z. 40c) (%4 Ib. $1.30) (lb. $3.80) 
postpaid. Saved from selected melons for most critical planters. 
Not postpaid (1b. $3.55) (10 Ibs. @ $3.35) (100 Ibs. @ $3.25) 
No. 1 SEED. (Pkt. 10c) (0z. 25c) (%4 Ib. 85c) (Ib. $2.45) post- 
paid. 
Not postpaid (Ib. $2.20) (10 Ibs. @ $2.00) (100 lbs. @ $1.90) 
Similar to Garrison (price same as Garrison 
Darlington ©: x 
See pages 95 and 96 for figuring postage on not postpaid items 45 
