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Hiclon deat WATERMELON ™“"Si,dia 
Citrullus vulgaris 
Keystone watermelon seed is bred and produced in a way we believe is unique in the 
seed trade. First, the actual stock seed of each variety is selected by cutting open every 
single fruit in the stock seed field. Only those with the most uniform and intense inte- 
rior color are saved for seed. This procedure requires several weeks each year, and 
must be supervised by an experienced plant beeder. Of course, external shape, pro- 
ductiveness, and other factors are also taken into account in making these selections. 
Final production is carried on under strict control, in selected areas far from any culti- 
vated or wild citron, and under state certification. For high vigor and long life, the 
seed is packed in tin cans by the Keystone Lifegard process and treated with DuPont 
Arasan at no extra charge. 
BLACK DIAMOND Ss 88 
Florida Giant 
Cannonball 
ER cs bso es eae Bs. 
Popular throughout the Central West and Southern districts. Makes a vigorous vine 
growth and develops unusually attractive fruits. An excellent general purpose melon, 
currently the leading shipper. 
FRUIT—Large, slightly oval shape, usually weighing up to 50 pounds. Rind strong, 
very dark green with bluish bloom. Flesh bright red, slightly coarse or 
“orainy,” with very sweet, delicate flavor. Seeds dark mottled brownish-black. 
BLACKLEE (Wilt Resistant ) HMS 90 
Developéd by Dr. M. N. Walker of the Florida Experiment Station to fill the need fora 
dark skinned, long fruited variety resistant to fusarium wilt. It is prolific, uniform, and 
carries itself well in transit. 
FRUIT—Medium large, blocky, cylindrical in shape, weigh up to 30 pounds. Rind dark 
green, thin, tough. Flesh deep red in color, fine grained, firm. Seed black. 
