WATERMELONS 
Cutture: A rich but light, well-drained 
soil is needed to produce the best results. 
Plant the seeds 1 inch deep from April to 
June in hills not less than 8 feet apart each 
way. Avoid planting until warm weather 
has become settled, for the vines will never 
thrive if checked by cold. After the first 
plowing, cultivation must be shallow. 
Wilt-Resistant Varieties 
In sections where Watermelons cannot be 
successfully grown on account of wilt, we 
suggest the use of the following wilt-resistant 
varieties. 
Charleston Gray 51-27. (80 days.) 
Developed at the Southeastern Vege- 
table Breeding Laboratory at Charles- 
ton, S. C. This new long, black-seeded 
melon is of pleasing shape, with few 
gourd necks. The mottled grayish 
green rind is relatively thin but hard 
and will stand shipping. The bright 
red flesh, without white or hollow 
heart, is of superior eating quality. 
Vigorous, productive and highly resis- 
to anthracnose, fusarium wilt and sun- 
burn. Weight 28 to 35 pounds. Pkt. 
15c; oz. 80c; Mlb. $2.00; Ib. $5.50, 
postpaid. 
Charleston Gray 51-27, Certified. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 45c; oz. 85c; Y4Ib. $2.15; 
lb. $6.00, postpaid. 
Congo. (U.S.D.A. 46-40) (85 days.) A 
popular melon developed after a great 
deal of research and labor, which has be- 
come a leading variety. It is about the 
shape and size of Garrison, but with darker 
striping and few gourd ends. While it is not 
wilt resistant, It is partially immune to 
anthracnose. The rind is fairly thin but 
quite tough and will stand shipping. Bright 
red flesh, tender and deliciously sweet. 
Good for home or market; 30 to 40 pounds. 
All melon growers should give it a trial. 
Pkt/10c;- %oz, 30c; oz. 55ce3_4lb2 $1.35; 
Ib. $3.75, postpaid. 
Congo Certified. Pkt. 10c; M%oz. 35c; oz. 
60c; Mlb. $1.55; Ib. $4.25, postpaid. 
Hawkesbury. Sometimes called Gray Shipper. 
(80 days.) A wilt-resistant variety of much 
merit. The melons have a light green rind 
with darker green veining. The flesh is deep 
pink, of fine texture and good quality. 
Growers who have been unable to produce 
melons on account of wilt will have no 
trouble growing this variety. 35 to 40 
pounds. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; Mlb. 70c; Ib. 
$2.00, postpaid. 
‘WATERMELON, Charleston Gray 51-27 
Blacklee. (85 days.) Developed by Dr. 
Walker of the Florida Experiment Station. 
Practically 100% wilt resistant. An oblong 
melon, with dark green, tough rind. Rich 
red flesh of fine texture crisp and sweet. 
The vines are very vigorous and prolific. 
For large size, vines should be pruned to 
two melons. 30 to 35 pounds. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 30c; Mlb. 70c; Ib. $2.00, postpaid. 
Fairfax. (85 days.) An attractive, new long 
melon, with irregular dark and light stripes. 
It is resistant to anthracnose and fusarium 
wilt, has a tough rind and will stand ship- 
ping. 35 to 40 pounds. Pkt. 10c; Moz. 
35c; oz. 60c; 4b. $1.45; Ib. $4.00, postpaid. 
Dixie Queen. (80 days.) A new wilt-resist- 
ant strain of this popular melon. It ts the 
same shape and color as the regular strain 
and of splendid quality. Should be used 
by all persons who have been bothered with 
wilt in growing melons. 30 to 35 pounds. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; Y4lb. $1.10; Ib. $3.00, 
postpaid. 
Hybrid Dixie Queen. (80 days.) A new 
hybrid Watermelon of the same shape 
and color as the regular Dixie Queen, 
but seems to be entirely wilt resistant. 
It should be given a trial by all growers 
interested in hybrid vegetables. Pkt. 
25c; Voz. 85c; oz. $1.65; Ylb. $4.50, 
postpaid. 
Standard Varieties 
Garrison or Darlington. (85 days.) An 
attractive and popular melon. In shape it is 
long, with light and dark stripes, and will 
average about 40 pounds in weight. The 
flesh is bright red, crisp and of delicious 
sweetness. A splendid kind for the home 
or local market, but the rind is too brittle 
for long-distance shipping. Pkt. 10c; Moz. 
oe oz. 45c; lb. $1.00; Ib. $3.00, post- 
paid. 
Florida Giant or Cannon Ball. Sometimes 
called Improved Black Diamond. (98 days.) 
As its name implies, this is a giant, nearly 
round melon that will sometimes weigh 
100 pounds. Solid dark green rind and 
bright red, sweet, firm flesh. A good ship- 
per. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Yb. 65c; Ib. $1.75, 
postpaid. 
Dixie Queen. (80 days.) A medium-sized, 
oval melon with light and dark stripes. 
Popular on account of its delicious flavor. 
The rind is thin and the flesh bright red. 
A good sort for the home garden and local 
market. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Yb. 65c; Ib. 
$1.75, postpaid. 
Stone Mountain or Dixie Belle. (85 days.) 
Those who are partial to round or oval 
Watermelons will be pleased with this 
variety. It is medium early, grows quite 
large, and has an attractive rind of medium 
green color. Flesh bright red, very sweet 
and delicious. The vines are quite prolific 
and disease resistant. 30 to 40 pounds. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; \Wlb. 65c; Ib. $1.75, 
postpaid. 
WATERMELON, New Hampshire Midget 
WATERMELON, Garrison or Darlington 
Vp oz. will plant a row of 100 ft. in hills; 
2 to 3 lbs., an acre in hills. 
Cut Red Tom Watson. (80 days.) A de- 
cided improvement over the ordinary 
strain of Tom Watson, with a darker 
rind and deeper red flesh. Long, dark 
green, showing a distinctly fine vein under 
its general color. The crimson flesh is very 
sweet and of splendid quality. 30 to 40 
pounds. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14lb. 65c; Ib. 
$1.75, postpaid. 
Florida Favorite. (85 days.) An old favor- 
ite for the home garden. The shape is 
oblong and the color dark green with light 
green stripes. The flesh is really melting, 
having less fibre than any other except 
perhaps Kleckley’s Sweet. 25 to 30 pounds. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Yb. 65c; Ib. $1.75, 
postpaid. 
Improved Kleckley’s Sweet. Sometimes 
called Monte Cristo or Wonder. (85 days.) 
The sweetest, finest-flavored melon grown. 
It is a long oval with a dark glossy rind. 
The flesh is bright red, fine grained and 
very sweet. 30 to 35 pounds. Pkt. 106; 
oz. 25c; Ib. 65c; Ib. $1.75, postpaid. 
New Hampshire Midget. (65 days.) 
This cantaloupe-sized Watermelon has 
enjoyed much popularity with some 
gardeners. It is of oval shape, with 
light mottled green rind and_ bright 
red flesh of good quality for such a 
small melon. Weight 3 to 4 pounds. 
Pkt. 10c; Y40z. 25c; oz. 45c; YIb. $1.10; 
Ib. $3.00, postpaid. 
Burrell’s Gray, Gray Jacket, and Irish 
Gray. Use Charleston Gray instead, a 
better variety, which is wilt resistant. 
Citron, Red Seeded. (95 days.) Round 
fruits with dark and light green striping. 
Flesh white and solid, with red seeds. Used 
only for preserving. Seeds often used for 
medicinal purposes. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
lb. 55c; |b. $1.50, postpaid. 
Use CUKE and MELON DUST 
For Insects and Wilt on Melons 
(See page 59) 
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