WATERMELONS 
One ounce will plant about 25 hills; 4 to 5 pounds to an acre. 
DIXIE QUEEN. New! A Melon, round in shape, which often 
weighs as much as 60 Ibs. Skin is striped dark green and green- 
ish ivory; flesh is bright red, solid and of fine flavor. Rind thin, 
but strong. Uniform in shape, size, color and quality. 
Pkt., 100; 0z., 20c; 1/4, Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.75. 
FLORIDA GIANT. 90 days. Fruits average 35 lbs. when well 
grown, oval in shape, 14 in. in length and 12 in. in depth. 
They have a thick, dark green rind, the flesh is brilliant pink 
and of excellent flavor. Ships well. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 Ib., 45e; Ib., $1.50. 
EARLY KANSAS SWEET. Another recent introduction that merits 
a place among the best of the Watermelons. Early, exceptionally 
vigorous, high producer, fine for shipping. Oval, weighs 30 
pounds; thin rind, light green with broad dark green irregular 
Stripes; flesh solid deep red, delightful flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 1% Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25; 5 Ibs., $4.95. 
STONE MOUNTAIN or DIXIE BELL. A popular round Melon 
with grayish green smooth skin and beautiful deep crimson flesh, 
Averages about 45 Ibs. Fine for home use and local markets. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 Ib., 40c; lb., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $4.50. 
TOM WATSON. Dark green in color. A long Melon with rich 
ted heart. A selected uniform strain of seed. Will weigh from 
50 to 65 pounds each; excellent all-purpose Melon, thin rind, 
good shipper. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 4 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $4.50. 
IMPROVED GOLDEN HONEY. Sweet as honey; color of gold. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 1% Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 
RED SUGAR LUMP or ICEBOX. This round Melon is about 8 to 
9 inches in diameter, striped, has a thin, hard rind and flesh of 
bright red, small brown seeds. Just the right size to fit your ice- 
box uncut. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.75. 
NEW HAMPSHIRE MIDGET. Just right for the refrigerator, 
7 to 8 inches long with very sweet, rich red, juicy flesh. 
Outstanding new Melon for small gardens. Extremely early; 
try it. Pkt., 25c; oz., 50c; 14 Ib., $1.50. 
DISEASE-RESISTANT WATERMELONS 
BLACKLEE. 95 days. A new wilt resistant variety. Fruits weigh 
40 lbs or more, are long, dark green with a thin but firm rind. 
Flesh is rich red, finely grained, of smooth, crisp texture, free 
from stringiness, of good flavor, and high in sugar content. Vig- 
orous. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 35c; 1/4 lb., 500; Ib., $1.75. 
HYBRID DIXIE QUEEN WATERMELON 
The sweetest, firmest, most delicious Melon you have ever 
eaten. Fruits are uniform in shape, usually weigh from 35 to 
50 Ibs. Withstands dry weather and stays in eating condi- 
tion longer than the ordinary Dixie Queen. Ripens in mid- 
August. You must try this one. 
Pkt., (30 seeds) 25c; > oz., 90c; 
oz., $1.65; 1/4 lb., $6.00; lb., $22.50. 
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How to Grow 
WATERMELONS 
Plant seed after all 
danger of frost has | 
passed and the soil 
has become thorough- 
ly warm. Place 6 to 8 
seeds in groups, al- 
lowing 2 to 3 inches 
between the seeds and 
space the groups 6 to 
8 ft. apart each way. 
Cover seed with 4 inch of fine 
soil. Thin to 2 or 3 plants in 
each group after plants are well 
established. 
KLECKLEY’S SWEET No. 6. This wilt resistant strain actually carries a higher sugar 
content than the regular Kleckley’s oblong. Dark green with deep red flesh. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 1/4 Ib., 40c; Ilb., $1.25; 5 Ibs., $4.95. 
HAWKSBURY. Wilt resistant Irish Grey. The longest Melon grown. Very sweet and 
unusually prolific, Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 14 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25; 5 Ibs., $4.95. 
MISSOURI QUEEN 
New! Wilt-Resistant 
Resembles Dixie Queen in commercial quality. Highly resistant to fusarium wilt. 
Plants set fruit readily and production high. Melons average about 30 lbs, Flesh bright 
rosy red, small seed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 1% lb., 75c; Ib., $2.00; 5 Ibs., $7.50. 
Top Ranking 
Peanuts Protein Foods. 
Select warm, light or sandy soil. Plant in rows 214 to 
3 ft. apart, spacing the shelled nuts 8 to 10 in. apart in 
the rows. Cover with 2 in. of soil. Cultivate and hoe freely. 
In the fall, before frost, dig and hang vines in an airy 
room to cure. One pkt, will sow from 15 to 25 ft. of row; 
1 lb., from 100 to 200 ft.; 40 lbs. per acre. 
JUMBO VIRGINIA. Most productive, extra large Peanut 
of rich flavor, with 2 or 3 large kernels to the pod. The 
vines spread 344 to 4 ft. across; make valuable fodder 
for stock. Pkt., 100; Ib., 25c; Ilb., 45c; 3 Ibs., $1.20, 
postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $3.50. 
SPANISH. The dwarf bushes grow close and are easily 
cultivated and gathered. The kernels are small and very 
sweet. Early, and a heavy bearer. Pkt., 10c; 1% Ib., 25c; 
Ib., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., 
Red Spanish $3.50. 
Archias’ Delicious MUSKMELONS 
CULTURE: Late in the spring drop 10 seeds in hills 5 ft. apart. When large enough 
thin out to three. The following list contains none but choice varieties. 
BANANA. The flesh is a rich salmon color, very sweet and melting. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 250; 1/4 lb., 75c; Ib., $1.90. 
HALE’S BEST. Exceptionally fine quality, originating in California’s famous Imperial 
Valley. Salmon flesh, medium early. A splendid shipping Melon. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1% Ib., 55c; Ib., $1.75. 
HEARTS CF GOLD. Handsome and attractive. Medium size. Heavily netted. Flesh is 
very thick; rich orange color. Matures in 70 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1% lb., 55c; Ib., $1.75. 
HONEY ROCK or SUGAR ROCK. Gold Medal Winner. Heavier webbed 
than Honey Ball. The outstanding characteristics are quality, productive- 
ness, good shipper, fine appearance. Deep orange flesh, exceedingly sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4 Ib., 55c; 
Ib., $1.75 
ROCKY FORD MELON, GOLD 
LINED. Small seed cavity, thick, 
luscious flesh, high flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 45c; 
«> $1.75. 
NETTED GEM or GREENFLESH- 
ED ROCKY FORD. The old 
favorite green fleshed Melon. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4 Ib., 55c; 
lb., $1.75. 
TIP TOP. True Muskmelon. 
7 in. long, 6% in. through, 
deeply ribbed, flesh thick, 
skin nearly smooth, slate- 
green turning yellowish. 
Pkt., 7c; oz., 15¢; 14 
Ib., 45c; Ib., $1.50. 
KILL MELON 
BUGS! 
Slug Shot. An old 
reliable dust for 
Melons. 
5 Ibs., $1.95, 
postpaid. 
Garden Guard. Fine 
for control of 
Melon bugs. 
4 Ibs., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
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