Burpee’s 
Sunnybrook Hybrid R 
595 Burpee’s Sunnybrook Hybrid 
75 days. Introduced by Burpee in 1952. This new 
early, high yielding F,; hybrid watermelon produces a 
large number of medium size, dark green fruits. Shape 
is nearly round, 10 in. long and 9 in. deep, slightly in- 
dented at both ends. Flesh is crisp, quite sweet, medium 
red, with no heavy fibers. The medium size seeds are 
black. Seed supply is very limited, so order early. 
Pkt. 50¢; 2 pkts. 95¢; 5 pkts. $2.00 
i i 70 days. All-Ameri 
ot: New Hampshire Midget Gold. Medal Winner. 
Extremely early which will be especially appreciated by New 
England gardeners. Midget size—about that of a cantaloupe, 
7 in. long, 6 in. across, weigh up to 6 Ibs.; an ideal size for putting 
into a refrigerator. Skin striped dark green on light green; rind 
thin; flesh strawberry-red, solid and sweet. Vines small, vigorous. 
Pkt. 20¢; oz. 50¢; 1, Ib. $1.50 
623 Stone Mountain 88 days. Known as Dixie Belle. 
5 High quality oval-round water- 
melon with grayish green smooth skin and beautiful deep crimson 
flesh without any white or stringiness in the heart. The average 
melon weighs about 45 Ibs. It is fine for home use and market. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 1% lb. 85¢ 
DISEASE RESISTANT WATERMELONS 
If you have not been able to grow melons, because disease pre- 
vented. non-resistant varieties from producing a crop, try these: 
600 Dixie Queen, Wilt Resistant© 
90 days. Fruits are similar to original Dixie Queen in 
color of skin, light green striped dark green; in size, 
15 in. long and 12 in. across; in weight, 30 to 35 Ibs. 
and the flesh is just as delicious—deep red when ripe, 
extremely sweet and free from fiber. Seeds are white 
but two to three times the size of regular Dixie Queen. 
Vines are highly resistant to wilt. Thin, tough rind. 
Pkt. 20¢; oz. 50¢; 14 Ib. $1.50 
615 Black Kieckley 80 days. Prolific, early 
melon, highly resistant to 
both fusarium wilt and anthracnose. Skin is so dark as to. 
appear black, rind is tough, flesh is deep red and very 
sweet. Weigh 15 to 25 lbs., mostly oblong. Desirable melon 
for home and market. Pkt.15¢; oz. 45¢; 1% lb. $1.25 
607 Kieckley No. 6 % days, Same type as 
Kleckley’s Sweet with allits 
fine qualities to which wilt resistance has been added. 
Weigh 30 lbs. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; %4 Ib. $1.25 
631 Klondike R7 82 days. Medium sized, dark 
green with tough but thin rind 
and bright, deep red flesh. Use where wilt is prevalent. 
'16in. long, 8in, across. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 lb. $1.25 
646 Striped Klondike 82 days. Large, light 
green melons striped 
darker green; flesh is dark pink, sweet and delicious. Wilt 
resistant. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; % lb. $1.25 
96 .. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Seed Growers 
WATERMELONS 
Ice cold watermelon is a much welcomed treat during the hot 
summer days. Take your choice of round, oval, or long shaped 
melons and pink, red or golden yellow flesh. If you live in the 
North, plant the quickest maturing varieties (New Hampshire 
Midget, Burpee’s Fordhook Early or Sunnybrook Hybrid). 
’ . 83 days. Intro- 
588 Burpee’s Fordhook Early 53 devs, Intro- 
pee in 1890 and named for Burpee’s Fordhook Farms. 
Fruits are large, slightly oval in.shape, and about 25 lbs. in 
weight. The dark green skin is faintly marked with a darker . 
green mottling. Sugary sweet, rich pink flesh. Popular for home 
and early market, especially in sections with short summers. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 Ib, $1.25 
’ 87 days. In- 
611 Burpee’s Halbert Honey © ®7 devs. , by 
Burpee in 1902. One of the sweetest for home, roadside stands 
or nearby markets. 18 to 20 in. long, 12 in. across, and weigh up 
to 30 Ibs. each. Skin is deep green. with fine veining; flesh is 
bright crimson, crisp, exceptionally sweet and of luscious flavor. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 1% Ib. $1.25 
90 days. All-America Bronze Medal Winner. 
616 Congo Oblong, blocky, dark green melons faintly 
striped lighter green; flesh is bright red, crisp and sweet. Highly 
resistant to anthracnose. Weigh 30 to 40 lbs. For home and market; 
good shipper. ; Pkt. 25¢; oz. 60¢; 1% Ib. $1.75 
641 Early Kansas 80 days. Popular in the Midwest for 
the home garden, local market and 
shipping. Fruits weigh 20 to 30 lbs., are round to oval in shape; 
skin is bright green with broad lighter green wavy stripes. Rind is — 
thin but tough; flesh is firm, deep red, free from stringy heart. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz.45¢; 14 Ib. $1.25 
589 Early Northern Sweet 7° ¢@ys. Especially 
adapted to our Northern 
States and the Canadian Provinces. Fruits are small, weigh 10 to 
12 pounds, nearly round, medium green with a suggestion of 
darker green striping. The flesh is bright pink and of good flavor. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 1% Ib. 95¢ 
609 Kleckley’s Sweet Improved °° ays. Also 
known as Won- 
dermelon. A large melon that is distinct from Kleckley Sweets 
in that it has a tougher rind which makes it ideal for long distance 
shipping. The skin is attractive, solid, bluish-green color. Flesh is 
dark red, of fine texture, juicy, and delectable flavor. Fruits grow 
12 in. in diameter, 24in. long and weigh up to 40 Ibs: each. Splendid 
melon of excellent quality for home garden as well as for market. 
: Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30¢; 1% lb. 85¢ 
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644 Luscious Golden Sweet goldant yeuew 
fiesh and unusual sugary flavor. It is as good as any of the red- 
fleshed varieties; many claim it is better. The skin is dark green 
and the rind is very thin. Melons grow 18 in. long, 10 in. across 
and weigh 20 to 25 lbs. Desirable for home use or local market. 
: Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 1% Ib. $1.25 
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How to Grow Watermelons 
Plant seed after all danger of frost has passed and the soil 
has become thoroughly warm. Place 6 to 8 seeds in groups, 
allowing 2 to 3 in. between the seeds and space the groups 6 to 
8 ft. apart each way. Cover seed with 1% in. of fine soil. Thin 
to 2 or 3 plants in each group after plants are well established. 
Rich, rather sandy soils produce the finest watermelons, but a 
well-drained loam is also suitable. A pkt. will plant 6 groups 
or so-called ‘“‘hills’’; 1 oz. about 30 groups. 
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Dixie Queen 
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