604 Congo is the new An- 
thraenose - Resistant 
Watermelon. It was devel- 
oped and is recommended 
by the United States Vege- 
table Breeding Laboratory 
at Charleston, South Caro- 
lina. In’ quality, it ranks 
among the best. Its. appear- 
ance is very attractive, the 
color being medium and dark 
green striped. The flesh color is 
deep bright red and the shape is ob- 
long. Congo melons are of large size. 
It has been’classed as a vigorous grower 
and heavy cropper of uniform melons. Rind 
is very tough and of close texture, making 
it a first-class shipper. Keeps in good edible con- 
dition longer than any other popular melon. Congo 
Watermelon has beeome extremely popular since its 
introduction and wherever sold has brought a premium 
over all other varieties. Pkt. 15c; oz. 35¢; % Ib. 90c; Ib. : 
$2.50; 5 Ibs. $11.50. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $21.00; 25 lbs. $51.25, 
621 Certified Congo: 1 Ib. bag $2.85. 
615 Wherever introduced, 
Darlington has won top hon- 
ors as the choicest of all Wa-= 
termelons for local markets 4 
and home use. Beautiful and * 
showy, symmetrical in shape 
and of large size Darlington 
commands attention wherever 
seen. The rind is striped, irregu- 
lar dark green with alternating 
ivory colored stripes... The bril-— 
liant red flesh is very tender and % 
melting. It is wonderfully sweet and 
luscious, with an enticing flavor.and 
appetizing aroma when cut. The seeds are 
very few in number as compared with most 
varieties. Darlington has proven. itself less sus- 
ceptible to Anthracnose than most varieties, It LS) 
prolific bearer and practically immune to sunburn. 
We unhesitatingly recommend Darlington as one of the best. 
melons ever developed for home and local market. Get genuine seed 
produced from originators’ stock. Order direct from Reuter’s. Pkt. [Secs 
oz. 35¢; %4 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.00; 5 Ibs. $14.00. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $26.00. 
607 85 days. Originated and introduced 
by Reuter. Still one of ‘the ‘finest 
Watermelons ever developed for 
home and nearby market use. In as ey 
quality and flavor, there are few Ce es ay ee canoe se 
melons offered today that will ue Seas 
compare to it. The solid, red 
heart is melting and free from 
cores and hard centers. { 
The melon is uniformly 
heavy, oblong, often 22 inches 
in length. Average weight is 
30 to 50 pounds, although spec- 
imen fruits weighing 75 to 100 
pounds have been grown. Rind 
is a. rich, glossy, bluish-green 
with small creaselike markings. 
Pkt. 10c;3 oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 6Oc; Ib. 
$1.75; 5 Ibs. $8.00. Not prepaid: 
10 lbs. $14.00; 25 lbs. $33.75. 
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