™~ WATERMELONS 
One-half ounce will plant a row of 100 feet 
in hills; 2 to 3 Ibs., for an acre in hills. 
Culture: A rich but light and well-drained soil is needed to produce the best 
Plant the seeds 1 inch deep from April to June in hills not less than 
Avoid planting until the warm weather has become 
After the first 
plowing, cultivation must be shallow and “laid by’’ as soon as the ground 
results. 
8 feet apart each way. 
settled, as the vines will never thrive if checked by cold. 
is well covered. 
the price of uncertified seed. 
CONGO. (U.S.D.A. 46-40) (85 days.) A new melon developed 
a great deal of research and labor, which 
leading variety. It is about the same 
after 
promises to become a 
shape and size of Garrison, but with darker stripping, and few 
gourd ends. 
anthracnose. 
stand shipping. 
sweet. 
growers should give it a trial. 
Ib., $3.00, postpaid. 
While it is not wilt resistant, it is partially immune to 
The rind, while fairly thin, is quite tough, and will 
The bright red flesh is tender and deliciously 
Good for home or market, 30 to 40 pounds. All melon 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 55¢; 1/4 Ib., $1.20; 
Congo Watermelon 
DARLINGTON OR GARRISON. (85 days.) An attractive 
———————— es _ and popular melon. Irn 
shape it is long, with light and dark stripes, and will average 
about 40 Ibs., in weight. The flesh is bright red, crisp, and of 
delicious sweetness. A splendid kind for the home or local market, 
but the rind is too brittle for long distance shipping. 30 to 40 
pounds. Pkt., 10c¢; oz., 50¢; 1% Ib., $1.10; Ib., $2.75, postpaid. 
(80 days.) A medium-size oval-shaped melon 
DIXIE QUEEN. with light and dark stripes that is popular 
on account of its delicious sweetness. The rind is thin and the 
flesh bright red. A good sort for the home garden or local 
market. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 1% Ib., 60c; Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
STONE MOUNTAIN OR DIXIE BELLE. 
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(85 days.) Those who are partial to round or oval watermelons 
will be pleased with this variety. It is medium early, grows quite 
large, and has an attractive rind of a medium green color. Flesh 
bright red, very sweet, and of delicious flavor. The vines are quite 
prolific and disease-resistant. 30 to 40 pounds. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 
25c; 1% Ib., 60c; Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
Darlington or Garrison Watermelon 
NOTE: We can supply certified seed of Dixie Queen, Improved Kleckley 
Sweet or Wonder, Stone Mountain, and Hawkesbury at 50c per Ib. above 
IRISH GRAY. 
Dixie Queen Watermelon 
(90 days.) One of the surest melons to make a 
crop. The rind is yellowish gray, mottled, quite 
thin, but exceedingly tough. The flesh is bright sparkling red, 
and exceedingly sweet. 30 to 35 pounds. Pkt., 10c¢; 0z., 30c; 
4 Ib., 70c; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
CUT RED TOM WATSON. (8° days.) A decided 
improvement over the 
ordinary strain of Tom Watson, with a darker rind, and 
a flesh of deeper red. In shape it is long, dark green, 
showing a distinctly fine vein under its general color. The 
crimson flesh is very sweet, and of splendid quality. 30 
to 40 pounds. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 25; Y/% Ib., 60c; Ib., $1.50, 
postpaid. 
GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE. Sometimes called 
————— ees Striped Gypsy. (90 
days.) This melon is an oblong variety with decided 
stripes of light and dark green. The rind is tough and 
rather thick, while the flesh is bright red and sweet. A 
good variety for late use. 35 to 40 pounds. Pkt., 10¢; 
0z., 25c¢; 14 tb., 60c¢; Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
FLORIDA GIANT OR CANNON BALL. 
Sometimes called Improved Black Diamond. (98 days.) 
As its name implies, this giant, nearly round melon will 
sometimes weigh 100 Ibs; has a solid dark green rind and 
bright red, sweet firm flesh. A good shipper. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 25¢; 1/4 lb., 60c; Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
Florida Giant or Cannon Ball Watermelon 
FLORIDA FAVORITE. (85 days.) An old favorite for 
the home garden. The shape is 
oblong and the color of the rind dark green with light green 
stripes. The flesh is really melting, having less fibre than any 
other except perhaps Kleckley’s Sweet. 25 to 30 pounds. Pkt., 
10¢; oz., 25¢; 1/4 Ib., 60c; Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
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are postpaid, except where noted. 
