Genuine Garrison Watermelon 
Also Known as Coker or Darlington 
If you want a variety that will sell try Twilley’s Selected Coker Watermelon. Note 
the unusual large size and fine appearance of Coker melons being loaded in this car. 
This is one of the newer varieties, and is the most attractive of all melons. Several years 
ago I collected samples of all watermelon varieties grown for market in the East, Midwest and 
Southwest. Of about 40 varieties Coker was the most attractive of all; really a beauty for 
appearance. It is a large melon; note the size and fine appearance of the melons being 
loaded in this car. White seeds. 
Not only is Coker the leader for appearance, but it is, in my opinion, the best melon for 
eating quality. My family would rather eat Coker than any variety we ever had in trial or 
production. The flesh is more free from fiber and sweeter than any variety we have ever 
known. Just a word of caution regarding the quality of this variety; it should be carefully 
handled all during harvest and shipment as it is a tender and brittle melon due to complete 
lack of any toughness. When you darw a knife through a ripe Coker it just cracks open. 
Be sure to fertilize Coker well, as this variety will not grow its best unless well supplied 
with plant food. During periods of hot, dry weather it sometimes has a tendency to produce 
more “bottle necks” than other standard long varieties like Tom Watson. But every grower 
who does not have watermelon wilt in his soil will find this a sure hit for quality and money 
on the market. You may accept our word regarding the appearance and quality of Coker. 
It is by far the leading variety in many sections. We have never had enough seed to go 
around. 
“The Coker proved to be a wonderful melon for size and quality. In my opinion Coker is away out in 
front of all for both large size and quality.”—O. J. Cathey, Cleburne Co., Arkansas. 
“Coker has proved to be a very good melon. It is like a turkey; the larger the better. Your Coker will 
beat other melons to death for flavor.”—-Leo Armstrong, Story Co., Iowa. 
We made good on our melons, did fine. Had nice melons, the best I ever had, and lots of nice large 
melons on each vine. The Garrison is a good seller, and every buyer wanted more after buying the first 
time. I could have kept on selling Garrison when everybody was selling melons. — Hicks Griffin, Lake Co. 
387. COKER WATERMELON — Pkt. 10c: Oz. 30c; 14 lb. 80c: 14 Ib. $1.50; 1 lb. $2.50; 
5 lbs., $2.25 .per-lb.; 10 lbs., $2.20 per lb. Postpaid. 
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