THE DESERT KING—Variety No. 1 
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THE DESERT KING—Variety No. 1 (Yellow Flesh) 
THEY POSITIVELY WILL NOT SUNBURN 
We have named this new melon the Desert King and tender inside. Its rind is medium thin and 
because of its remarkable ability to grow to per- tough enough to stand hauling well. It is a medium 
fection regardless of deficient rainfall. It seems to late variety, coming along with the Florida Giant 
about eighty-five days after planting. It has the 
ability to lie on the vine a month or so after ripen- 
ing and still hold its good qualities and remain free 
make little difference whether it rains or not. Once 
the plants are out of the ground it goes right on 
growing. It is round to slightly oblong. Its rind is ont SUnburdiy abeadc ai eilbs Gue5n94lb) 62.40; 
a light pea green color. The flesh is deep rich 1 Ib. $3.00. All plus postage. LIBERAL PACKAGE, 
golden yellow with jet black seeds. It is very sweet ANY VARIETY, 25c. 
DESERT KING—Variety No. 1 
1 P a ” 
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