Congo Watermelon 
A New U.S.D.A. Introduction Resistant to Anthracnose 
Lawrence Gravenor is pleased with this pile of Twilley’s Congo as he harvests a perfect crop. 
ORIGIN This excellent new variety was developed 
by the United States Department of Agri- 
culture. Our stock seed came direct from U.S.D.A. 
DISEASE RESISTANCE Congo is definitely resis- 
tant to Anthracnose, and 
the melons remain free from Anthracnose spots when 
other varieties may be badly diseased. However, 
Congo is not resistant to fusarium wilt, and should not 
be planted on wilt infested land. 
EXCELLENT SHIPPER Congo has a tough rind, and 
is superior to most varieties 
because of less breakage in shipping. The solid, 
close grained flesh holds up well in transit. 
SELECTED SEED All our seed 
fields are com- 
pletely isolated from all other va- 
rieties, and planted on clean land. 
We thresh, wash and dry all seed 
on the same farm where it is 
grown to prevent any danger of 
mechanical mixture. 
All stock seed is personally se- 
lected by me, and I work with my 
seed saving crews throughout the 
entire season. 
Our crop the past season was 
the finest we have ever grown. 
We have good Congo seed ready 
to ship you. All seed is treated 
and packed in one pound sealed 
containers. 
Hand saving Congo Stock Seed in one of our 1954 seed fields. 
GENERAL COMMENTS We _ have seen Congo 
make excellent growth in 
many fields from the North to the Gulf States. Sel- 
dom has a new variety become so popular in so 
short a time. It is the most widely planted variety. 
The very firm, dark red flesh grows so solid that 
"hollow heart” is seldom found in this variety, as the 
interior seldom cracks in the field or in shipment. 
The seeds are white when the melons are cut, turn- 
ing to a tannish white at seed saving time. Congo 
matures in 90 days. 
Congo is a favorite with growers, produce buyers 
and roadside market operators. It cuts good, tastes 
good, and sells well. 
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Prices: CERTIFIED CONGO — Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c: 14, lb. 80c; 1% Ib. $1.45; 1 Ib. $2.50; 5 lbs. $2.40 per lb.; 10 lbs. 
$2.30 per lb.; 25 lbs. $2.25 per lb. Postpaid. 
