WATERMELON VARIETIES 
PLANTING 
Plant, in well prepared soil with adequate moisture, 1 to 1% 
inches deep. Distance between hills and between rows varies 
from 7 to 12 feet, depending on soil and on cultural techniques 
in different areas. In rich soils, plant farther apart to pro- 
vide room for larger vine growth. Hand planting is still com- 
mon in commercial growing areas, but modern, efficient equip- 
ment has been developed, giving generally superior results. 
HALBERT HONEY: Similar to the Kleckley Sweet 
type, and an excellent home garden and local 
market melon. Deep green rind with fine, 
indistinct veining. Crimson flesh of fine 
texture and good flavor. Sugar content 9 
to 10%. Black-tipped white seeds. 
Normal days to maturity........essceeceee 8D 
Normal length/diameter......... 20 X 12 in. 
Normal weight im pounds........ccecccecs 
Resistanc@sc:. ..<.eccesc ce ccs ss se sce None 
ICE BOX, RED FLESH: Ideal for growers ser- 
ving nearby cities. It iS early maturing 
and its small size makes this melon rela- 
tively easy to carry from the grocery store 
On subway, Streetcar or bus. Light green, 
veined rind, red flesh, medium sweet. 
Normal days to maturity.......cesceccee 00 
Normal length/diameter,......... 9 X 8% in. 
Normal weight in pounds.............. 10-12 
RESISUCANCE. Soci. ccc css ce siete, cele ee cles eo NONE 
ICE BOX, WHITE FLESH: Very Similar to the 
red flesh strain, but the flesh is creamy 
white and of nice flavor. Reddish-brown 
seeds. Its size permits easy storing in 
apartment-size refrigerators. Ideal for 
short-season districts. 
Normal days to maturity.........cceesese WO 
Normal length/diameter.......... 9 X 8% in. 
Normal weight in pounds.............. 10-12 
Resistances. 2 scene cis ceo e elcleiere chetc aoe NONE 
ICE CREAM, PEERLESS: A home garden variety. 
Thin rind is bright green with darker green 
veining. A very good eating melon, with 
crisp, sweet, bright red flesh averaging 9 
to 10% sugar content. White seeds are of 
medium siZe. 
Normal days to maturity.......cseecccccsee 90 
Normal length/diameter.......... 19 X 9 in. 
Normal weight in pounds...............20-25 
Re@SIS TANCE. Seeks cle ois oie ood clelets cote se NONG 
LAWRENCE ROBINSON &- SONS 
California Grown Hisease-free Watermelon Seeds 
