Olds’ Watermelons 
Early Kansas. 
274. EARLY KANSAS. + (Red Russian.) 
(85 days.) Rapidly gaining wide popularity on 
the markets of the midwest and northern states. 
The size is large, many fruits weighing forty to 
fifty pounds. The average size is about 13 by 
15 inches. It is remarkably early and of fine 
quality. Rind is dark green with alternate stripes 
of a lighter shade and is of medium thickness 
well suited for carrying reasonable distances. 
The flesh is rich red color of a delightful flavor. 
Seeds shiny brown. In comparison with Dixie 
Queen it is a trifle larger and earlier. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; 1% Ib., 55c; lb., $1.60, postpaid. 
Leesburg. 
264. WILT-RESISTANT LEESBURG. 
(85 days.) A wilt-resistant Kleckley Sweet de- 
veloped by Dr. M. N. Walker of the Florida 
Experiment Station. Fruits average about 
thirty pounds in weight, not quite as long as 
Kleckley’s and with blockier ends. Rind is a 
shade lighter in color and much tougher, Flesh 
deep rose-pink, extremely sweet and of fine 
flavor, Seeds white. Pkt., 10c; oz, 20c; % 
Tb., 60c; lb., $1.80, postpaid, 
277. KLONDIKE. (90 days.) (Dark 
Seeded Strain No 3.) We consider Klondike the 
best medium season melon and the very sweet- 
est of all melons. The thin rind is dark green, 
shape long; very symmetrical; flesh distinct 
shade of red. Seeds small. It is very sweet, 
crisp and tender, and is a heavy yielder. The 
heart is very large. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; Y lb., 
70c; lb., $2.10, postpaid, 
272. GOLDEN HONEY. (90 days.) The 
flesh is a beautiful glistening amber-yellow, very 
tender with a most delicious flavor. It is medi- 
um early, of uniform large size, oblong shape 
and handsome appearance, The skin is green 
with irregular stripes of darker green. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 60c; Ib., $1.70, postpaid. 
269. WILT RESISTANT KLONDIKE 
NO. 7. (90 days.) The desirable characteris- 
tics and quality of the old Klondike have been 
retained in this strain with the added feature of 
being wilt-resistant. The seeds are mostly black 
intermingled with lighter shades. The thin rind 
is dark green, shape long, very symmetrical, 
Flesh distinct shade of deep red, Seeds small. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; % Ib., 65c; Ib., $1.90, post- 
paid, 
Wilt Resistant Klondike No, 7. 
_ Our watermelon seed is the best for planting 
in the North. Each packet contains seed enough 
for 8 to 12 hills. Four or five pounds will plant 
an acre. Do not plant too early and plant in 
sandy soil if you have it, Hotkaps will produce 
earlier melons and protect your plants from 
insects. See page 6. It pays well to use fer- 
tilizer for melons, 
CULTURE: Plant in hills 8 to 10 feet apart 
each way. When the danger of insects is over 
thin to 3 strong plants to a hill. Use a Rotenone 
dust to kill insécts. For larger amounts of seed 
see Market Gardeners’ List opposite page 1. 
Dixie Queen. 
265. DIXIE QUEEN. (85 days.) A me- 
dium-sized melon averaging about 32 pounds but 
often weighing as high as 50 pounds, Average 
size about 15x12% inches. It is early and be- 
cause of its tough rind is fine for shipping. The 
color is light green alternately striped with 
dark green. Desirable for the home garden be- 
cause of its exceedingly fine quality. The flesh is 
dark pink with few small white seeds. Pkt., 
10c; 0z., 20c; % Ib., 65c; Ib., $1.95, postpaid. 
262. COLE’S EARLY. (75 
days.) Medium in size, nearly round in 
shape, dark green in color, striped a 
lighter shade. The flesh is deep pink. 
Seeds black. Pkt., 10c; 02., 20c; 1% Ib., 
55c; lb., $1.60, postpaid. 
260. STONE MOUNTAIN. (90 
days.) This melon is very large, round 
or blocky in shape. The flesh is rich 
scarlet, very, sweet, with few seeds. 
Seeds white. A prolific melon but not 
recommended for shipping long dis- 
tances. Rind of this variety makes the 
best pickles of any sort on our list. 
Pkt HL0C;) oz, -20e3 4 Th. 55c; Ib; 
$1.60, postpaid. 
280. WHITE MOUNTAIN 
MIDGET. (70 days.) A new tiny 
early individual melon. See page 1 for 
description. 
266. EARLY CANADA. (73 days.) For 
the northern states and Canada. The size is 
medium, about 10x9% inches, and fruits weigh 
about 15 pounds. Flavor is good. The outside 
color is grayish-green or almost white at ma- 
turity with fine green veins, The rind is thin 
and flesh is bright red with small mahogany- 
brown seeds. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20; 14 lb., 65c; Ib., 
$1.95, postpaid. 
268. FORDHOOK EARLY. (75 days.) 
The melons are of good size and nearly round; 
the skin is dark green with occasional stripes 
of lighter green. The rind is thin; flesh, bright 
red, crisp, and remarkably sweet. Seeds white. 
Ets VOCs) 102.55 20%. 44 s1b.,. 60c;, 1b... 31-80) 
postpaid. 
267. BLACK DIAMOND OR 
FLORIDA GIANT. (90 days.) The 
popular new shipping melon. Grows to an 
enormous size. See page 2 for illustration 
and description. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 
Ib., 65c; 1b., $1.90, postpaid, 
276. WINTER or XMAS. (85 days.) 
This melon is early, very prolific, almost 
round; color, light green. The flesh is red, 
sweet; almost as hard as a citron. If prop- 
erly stored will keep for months. It is now 
becoming very popular on the market. Dip 
in wax to store for winter. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 
20c; 14 Ib., 65c; lb., $1.95, postpaid. 
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Wilt-Resistant Kleckley’s Sweet No. 6. 
- 268. WILT-RESISTANT KLECKLEY'S 
SWEET. (88 days.) A true Kleckley’s Sweet 
which is wilt-resistant. Recommended for wilt- 
sick soil. If you have diseased soil, this is the 
variety to plant. It is dark green, of good 
length, with rich red flesh and white seeds. 
Average weight about 35 pounds. Size, 22x11 
inches. Pkt.,°10c; 02z., 20c;.44 Ib., 65c; ‘Ib., 
$1.90, postpaid, 
270. KLECKLEY’S SWEET. (80 days.) 
A fine, well-known, medium early variety. It is 
a medium-sized dark green melon, often grow- 
ing 20 inches long, with bright red flesh, ripen- 
ing nearly to the rind. It is solid, crisp and 
melting; rind thin; flavor, very sweet and pleas- 
ing. Seeds white. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; % Ib., 
55c; lb., $1.60, postpaid. 
Tom Watson. 
TOM WATSON. 
DTA: (90 days.) Red 
heart strain, A most popular shipping melon, 
with tough, elastic, dark green rind. It is long 
and cylindrical, averaging 20 inches in length 
and 10 inches in diameter. Flesh deep red and 
of high quality. Seeds brown. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; % Ib., 55c; 1b., $1.60, postpaid. 
261. CONGO. The new anthracnose re- 
sistant watermelon just released by the U. S. 
D. A. See page 1 for complete description. Pkt., 
15c; 0z., 40c; % Ib., $1.15; lb., $3.50, postpaid, 
273. ICEBOX. (75 days.) An individual type 
watermelon about the size of a bowling ball, which 
we predict will become very popular. See page 
3 for complete description and illustration. PkKt., 
10c; 0z., 30c; %4 lb., 75c; 1b., $1.95, postpaid. 
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4 Winter or Xmas. 
OLDS SEED COMPANY — MADISON 1, WISCONSIN 
