AN OLDTIME FAVORITE, SUPERB IN 
TASTE AND QUALITY 
Coker’s Garrison Watermelon, sometimes known as the 
Darlington or Dove melon, has been a favorite among 
watermelon lovers for many years. With flesh of deep red 
and of medium fine grain texture, the Garrison is one of 
the sweetest and most delicious watermelons ever produced. 
We have been offering the Garrison to Southern growers 
for many years, and we find that it surpasses all other 
varieties in its fine eating qualities. 
THE GARRISON HAS A LONG HISTORY 
The history of the Garrison Watermelon dates back to 
the Civil War, when it was brought into South Carolina 
from Tennessee by Mr. J. C. Dove of Darlington County. 
Its popularity grew rapidly in the Darlington County sec- 
tion of the State and it was not long before it was grown 
extensively in South Carolina for the commercial market. 
As more and more people enjoyed the Garrison, it came to 
be one of the most popular varieties grown in the South. 
For many years it has proven to be the best watermelon 
we have tested and grown on our farms. 
GROWS LARGE, WITH UNIFORM 
FLESH TEXTURE 
About twice as long as thick, the Garrison has alternat- 
ing light green and dark green stripes. The stripes are 
irregular and sometimes broken. It grows up to 75 pounds 
or more in weight and has cream or whitish colored seed. 
The marking is similar to that of the old Georgia Rattle- 
snake variety, but it is an entirely different watermelon. 
In addition to being of rich red color, the flesh is very 
sweet, fine textured, and uniform, making the melon tasty 
down close to the rind. 
DESCRIPTION 
SIZE: Up to 75 pounds or more, about twice as long as wide. 
COLOR: Alternating light green and dark green stripes, 
irregular and sometimes broken. 
FLESH: Medium fine grain texture, very sweet, tender 
and uniform. 
SEED: Cream or whitish colored. 
RIND: Fairly thin. 
NOTE: All of our watermelon seed have been 
treated with Arasan. 
PRICES 
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