. Novelties and specialties for 1897. Nursery stock Illinois Chicago Catalogs; Seeds Varieties Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs Plants Catalogs; Flowering shrubs Catalogs. THE DIXIE. Among the many melons of recent introduction none have so rapidly advanced isn popularity as a melon for general crop, as the Dixie. It possesses the desirable qualities of a good shipper, early maturity, large size, handsome form, bright, fresh appearance, thin but firm rind, which will endure handling, and remains a long: time before showing any signs of decay. The skin is dark green beautifully striped;
. Novelties and specialties for 1897. Nursery stock Illinois Chicago Catalogs; Seeds Varieties Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs Plants Catalogs; Flowering shrubs Catalogs. THE DIXIE. Among the many melons of recent introduction none have so rapidly advanced isn popularity as a melon for general crop, as the Dixie. It possesses the desirable qualities of a good shipper, early maturity, large size, handsome form, bright, fresh appearance, thin but firm rind, which will endure handling, and remains a long: time before showing any signs of decay. The skin is dark green beautifully striped; the flesh a bright, deep scarlet, sweet, tender, and juicy, quite free from stringiness. It is a reliable cropper, the vines grow strong, and are very hardy, resisting cold and wet to a remarkable degree. It is pronounced superior to and earlier than the well- known Kolb's Gem. Pkt., 3c; oz., 7c; J^lb., 20c; lb., 70c VICK'S EARLY. Especially recommended for its extreme earliness, this characteristic makes it particularly desirable in the more northern latitudes. Oblong, smooth, rather small, flesh bright pink, solid and sweet. Pkt., 3; oz., 7c; M lb., 20c; lb., 70c. I SEMINOLE. One of the best in cultivation and pro- nounced a perfect melon in every respect. It is extra early* enormously productive, solid, ripening clear up to the rind, color gray and light green, and of excellent flavor. Pk><3c; oz., 7c; 34 lb., 20c; lb., 70c I PHINNEY'S EARLY. Flesh red, sweet, tender ' and brittle. Hardy, productive, early and a sure cropper, Pkt., 3c; oz., 7c; J4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c mm THE BOSS. Fruit above medium size and oblong, flesh brilliant red and of unusually rich flavor. Excel- lent for home use. Pkt., 3c; oz., 7c; J4 lb., 20c; lb., 70c. â BLACK SPANISH. Flesh red, sweet and deli- cious. A well-known standard sort of great excellence. Pkt., 3c; oz., 7c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 60c. \ GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE. (True.) Large and long oblong; skin very dark green; flesh red and of fine qua
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