THE DESERT KING—Variety No. 1 
Field View. See Color Photograph, inside front cover 
THE DESERT KING—Variety No. 1 (Yellow Flesh) 
THEY POSITIVELY WILL NOT SUNBURN 
We have named this new melon the Desert King 
because of its remarkable ability to grow to per- 
fection regardless of deficient rainfall. It seems to 
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 
a light pea green color. The flesh is deep rich 
golden yellow with jet black seeds. It is very sweet 
DESERT KING—Variety No. 1 
"Good Pure Seed from Grower to Grower” 
and tender inside. Its rind is medium thin and 
tough enough to stand hauling well. It is a medium 
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 
from sunburn. % lb. 90c; ¥2 lb. $1.65; % Ib. $2.40; 
1 lb. $3.00. All plus postage. LIBERAL PACKAGE, 
ANY VARIETY, 25c. 
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