Seed annual . with solid heart, deli-ciously crisp, sugary, and splendid in every way. The melons averageeighteen to twentyinches in length by ten to twelve inches in diam-eter: of handsome appearance; ripens early, and is a most desirablevariety for the home garden. Pkt. Sc.; : ft-lb., 25c; lb., 75c. True Ice CreamWater-Melon THE GREAT KITCHEN-GARDEN ANDHOME-MARKET WATER-MELON This old stand-by has too thin a rind forshipping unless packed in straw. We havesold it for many years to our extensive SciotoValley water-melon growers, because it hasbecome such a great favorite with Columbu
Seed annual . with solid heart, deli-ciously crisp, sugary, and splendid in every way. The melons averageeighteen to twentyinches in length by ten to twelve inches in diam-eter: of handsome appearance; ripens early, and is a most desirablevariety for the home garden. Pkt. Sc.; : ft-lb., 25c; lb., 75c. True Ice CreamWater-Melon THE GREAT KITCHEN-GARDEN ANDHOME-MARKET WATER-MELON This old stand-by has too thin a rind forshipping unless packed in straw. We havesold it for many years to our extensive SciotoValley water-melon growers, because it hasbecome such a great favorite with Columbus,Ohio, water-melon dealers, and consumers aswell. Few varieties, if any, surpass a True IceCream Water-Melon for quality and produc-tiveness. Of good size, medium early, fruitoblong (see illustration); rind light-mottled-green; flesh bright-scarlet, and solid to thecenter; melting and delicious. Absolutely freefrom hard core or stringiness. An elegant white. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; fi-lb.,25c;lb., Sweet-Heart Water-Melon. Packet, 5e. New Watermelon, Tom Watson s< Page 7 Tjg^5s=gg^PN catalogue of The Livingston Seed Company, Columbus, Ohio ja^^tesdSfr 33 Kolbs Gem Water-Melon Probably the most extensively grown for long distance shippingof any water-melon ever originated The flesh is bright-red and ofgood flavor. The melons are large and of very thick oval blockyform; skin handsomely marked in stripes of light and dark-green.(See cut). One of the most productive and best keeping , 5c; oz., 10c; 54-lb., 20c; lb., 50c By Express—5 lbs., $; 10 lbs., $ Blue Gem (Iceberg) One of the most popular market and shipping varieties. Grownvery extensively in the South for Northern markets, and is todaythe favorite variety with the water-melon growers of New Jersey,who supply the Philadelphia and New York markets; it keepswell and seldom cracks or splits in transit. Its flesh is a beautifulshade of dark-red,. Deliriously sweet. Heart large, and theedible
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