WOODSIDE SEED GROWERS CO. 
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Fairfax Watermelon 
(Wilt, Anthrachnose Resistant) 
COLORADO CERTIFIED BLUE TAG 
Fairfax was released in 1952 by Dr. Cc. F. Andrus, Horticulturist, Southeastern Vege- 
table Breeding Laboratory, Charleston, South Carolina. In addition to being wilt 
resistant, is resistant to Anthrachnose, a characteristic which alone should give it an 
advantage over most other varieties except Congo. Earlier to mature than most wilt 
resistant strains, better size, and due to the tough rind, a good shipper. Ts a long 
striped melon, weighing up to 50 pounds; will average 30 to 35 pounds. It is very im- 
portant that the Fairfax variety be left on the vine until maximum size and ripeness 
has been attained which will insure color and flavor equal to that of the very best 
varieties. Dr. Andrus recommends its use only where there is a need for a wilt 
resistant melon. 
PRICE: % Ib. $2.00; 1 Ib. to 5 Ibs. @ $3.50 per Ib.; 5 Ibs. to 10 lbs. @ $3.25 per Ib. 
10 lbs. or more @ $3.00 per Ib. Prepaid. 
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Rhode Island Red Watermelon 
Developed by Dr. Desmond Dolan of Rhode Island. Fine flavor and early, of excellent 
quality and appearance. Ripening early enough to make a full crop even in short 
seasons. The bright red flesh is solid and crisp, sugary sweet, with a real rich water- 
melon flavor. It has oval fruit of ideal size, 8 to 12 lbs. with attractive dark green 
stripes and a firm rind; is a highly productive early type. We had a fair sized acreage 
of this new melon and a good yield but the early demand was so great, regret we 
are now completely sold out. Will increase our acreage this year so should have ample 
supply to offer next season. 
YOUR INSURANCE OF RECEIVING 
SEED TRUE TO NAME 
ALL CERTIFIED WATERMELON SEED TREATED AND PACKED 
IN ONE-POUND SEALED BAGS WITH BLUE CERTIFICATION 
TAGS ATTACHED, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. 
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