Fairfax 
FAIRFAX (CERTIFIED) 85-90 days 
Developed by the U.S.D.A. at Charleston, S. C. It is 
the first shipping variety combining resistance to fusarium 
wilt and Anthracnose. Fairfax is a long striped melon, 
similar to Garrison in shape and color, but has a harder 
rind which makes it a good shipper. Matures in same 
season as Garrison and slightly earlier than Congo. 
Average weight between 30 and 35 pounds although 
they can develop as high as 50 pounds. 
Pkt. 20¢; Oz. 30¢; Ys Ib. 80¢; Ib. $2.50 
COLE’S EARLY (CERTIFIED) 75-80 days 
A very early home garden and local market variety. 
The color is dark green with light green stripes, thin ten- 
der rind. 
Pkt. 15¢; Oz. 25¢; V4 Ib. 55¢; Ib. $1.50 
CERT. DIXIE QUEEN (WILT RESISTANT) 82-85 days 
A medium-sized, oval shaped melon with light and 
dark stripes that is popular on account of its delicious 
sweetness. The rind is thin but tough and the flesh bright 
red. One of the best shipping varieties used in the South. 
It is not too large, but sometimes reaches 50 pounds in 
weight. 
Pkt. 15¢; Oz. 25¢; V4 Ib. 70¢; Ib. $2.00 
CERT. FLORIDA GIANT (Black Diamond) 90-95 days 
A fine shipper, vigorous and productive with fruits 
averaging about 40 pounds, large, nearly round and 
with a hard, tough and very dark green rind. The flesh 
is bright red, coarse grained, firm and of high quality. 
Pkt. 15¢; Oz. 30¢; V4 Ib. 80¢; Ib. $2.50 
CONGO (CERTIFIED) 90 days 
Developed by U.S.D.A., and released in 1949; it is 
resistant to anthracnose. The fruits are similar to Garrison, 
weigh 32 to 40 pounds and have a very tough rind 
which is dark green with darker green stripes. The flesh 
is very bright red, medium grain and ripens well out to 
the rind. 
Pkt. 20¢; Oz. 30¢; V4 Ib. 80¢; Ib. $2.50 
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WATERMELON 
NANCY HANKS (CERTIFIED) 85 days 
A large productive uniform variety of good quality, 
suitable for long distance shipping. Fruits are round with 
dark green stripe on lighter green background. Average 
weight 30 pounds. Flesh bright red; seeds, white. 
Pkt. 15¢; Oz. 25¢; % Ib. 50¢; Ib. $1.50 
GARRISON (CERTIFIED) 85-90 days 
A large melon, striped dark green and ivory with fine 
veinings of green. This white seeded type has no equal 
for local markets and ‘‘home patch.” 
Pkt. 15¢; Oz. 30¢; 1% Ib. 80¢; Ib. $2.50 
STONE MOUNTAIN (CERTIFIED) 90-95 days 
An early melon that is large and round, with deep 
red flesh that has a delicious flavor. The medium hard, 
green rind makes it an excellent shipping variety. 
Pkt. 15¢; Oz. 25¢; V4 Ib. 55¢; Ib. $1.50 
KLECKLEY SWEET (Wonder) 80-85 days 
The melon is a long oval with a dark glossy green 
rind. The flesh is bright red, fine grained and deliciously 
sweet. The melons weigh 30 to 35 lbs. 
Pkt. 15¢; Oz. 25¢; Y4 Ib. 55¢; Ib. $1.50 
HALBERT HONEY 82-87 days 
It is a little smaller than the Keckley Sweet to which 
it bears a close resemblance, and is almost of equal 
quality and attractiveness. It has a smooth, dark green 
rind and bright red flesh. 
Pkt. 15¢; Oz. 25¢; Yq Ib. 55¢; Ib. $1.50 
FLORIDA FAVORITE 88-92 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 bright red, very sweet and of 
excellent quality. 
Pkt. 15¢; Oz. 25¢; V4 Ib. 55¢; Ib. $1.50 
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