Watermelon day has been held an- 
Watermelon nually at Rocky Ford for over 70 years. 
Black Diamond Yellow Belly ca alps Appear 
dark blue-black rind, contrasted with yellow belly where melon 
touched the ground. Fruits: often 50 Ibs. and more when well grown. 
Flesh: bright red, with black seed; with surprisingly good quality 
for a shipper. Shape slightly oblong with prominent creases. Vine 
growth rank and with large leaves help prevent sunburn. 
COLORADO CERTIFIED BLUE TAG: Not postpaid (Ib. $2.40) (10 
lbs. @ $2.20) (100 Ibs. @ $2.10) 
No. 1 SEED: (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (% Ib. 75c) (tb. $2.20) postpaid. 
Not postpaid (lb. $1.90) (10 Ibs. @ $1.70) (100 Ibs. @ $1.60) 
f H 98 days. Combines long dis- 
Blacklee (Wilt Resistant) See e ce en 
quality and wilt resistance. Fruits dark green, long oval, smooth 
and symmetrical; flesh, rich red and when cut rarely shows any 
cavities. Seeds black. Thinning to the two best fruits per vine is 
suggested. Weight 30 to 40 pounds. 
STOCK SEED: (Pkt. 15c) (oz. 45c) ('% Ib. $1.45) (lb. $4.35) 
postpaid. 
Not postpaid (Ib. $4.05) (10 Ibs. @ $3.85) (100 Ibs. @ $3.75) 
No. 1 SEED: (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) ('%4 Ib.°75c) (Ib. $2.20) postpaid. 
Not postpaid: (lb. $1.90) (10 Ibs. @ $1.70) (100 Ibs. @ $1.60) 
Burrell's Grey Seed supply very limited. Use Charleston 
Gray, it is similar. (page 45) 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 30c) ('%4 Ib. $1.00) postpaid. 
Congo 90 days. Released by the U.S.D.A. at 
Charleston, S. C., and has become a leading shipping 
sort. Resistant to Anthracnose. Fruits: 35 lbs., often larger; shape 
long-oblong, medium green with darker green stripes. Flesh: bright 
red, flavor excellent, high in sugar content. Rind is very tough and 
if carefully handled will arrive at market in good condition and with 
little breakage. 
STOCK SEED: (Pkt. 15c) (oz. 45c) ('% Ib. $1.45) (Ib. $4.35) 
postpaid. Saved from selected melons for most critical planters. 
Not postpaid (lb. $4.05) (10 Ibs. @ $3.85) (100 Ibs. @ $3.75) 
COLORADO CERTIFIED BLUE TAG: Not postpaid (Ib. $2.40) 
(10 Ibs. @ $2.20) (100 Ibs. @ $2.10) 
No. 1 SEED: (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) ('4 lb. 75c) (Ib. $2.20) postpaid. 
Not postpaid (lb. $1.90) (10 Ibs. @ $1.70) (100 Ibs. @ $1.60) 
Learning the seed business the easy way — fourth generation members of the family of 
seedsmen — Tommy, Johnny and Dennis Burrell — Congo Watermelon 
