. Dreer's garden book : 1905. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. OR "x. erh ^h\. Mammoth Ironclad Watermelon. Blue Gem, or Iceberg. (See cut.) Similar in shape to the well-known Kolb's Gem, but with darker skin. The Melons grow to a large size .nnd the quality is verv satisfactory. Flesh a beautiful shade of pink, darker ihan Kolb's Gem, and deliciously sweet; heait large and flesh extends close to the outer skin. That portion of the Melon resting on the ground is rich
. Dreer's garden book : 1905. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. OR "x. erh ^h\. Mammoth Ironclad Watermelon. Blue Gem, or Iceberg. (See cut.) Similar in shape to the well-known Kolb's Gem, but with darker skin. The Melons grow to a large size .nnd the quality is verv satisfactory. Flesh a beautiful shade of pink, darker ihan Kolb's Gem, and deliciously sweet; heait large and flesh extends close to the outer skin. That portion of the Melon resting on the ground is rich yellow, while with Kolb's Gem it is white. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Alabama Sweet. A large and attractive Melon, oblong in shape, early in maturing and continues to bear and ripen the Melons during a long season, making it desirable for plant- ing in all sections where Watermelons may lie satisfactorily grown. The vines are very healthy and Melons are pro- duced in great abundance; color dark gieen, flesh remark- ably firm and of luscious flavor. Pkt., 5 els.; oz., 10 cts.; J 11).. 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. lialbert Honey. A large and attractive Melon, oblong shape; rind dark green, flesli crimson; very sweet and lender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 35 Cts.; lb., $ Triumph. Melons short and thick, skin bluish-green, flesh dark red and sweet flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts riountain Sweet. Early, large, oblong, skin dark green, flesh red, very solid and sweet; a good Melon for northern gaidens. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Ice Cream. Skin mottled gray, flesh pink. Very solid and sweet. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 CIS.; lb., 75 cts. striped (iypsy, or Rattlesnake. Oblong shape,skin mottled and striped; medium early; flesh crimson and fine flavor. Pkt.,' 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Black Spanish. Solid, thin rind; flesh scarlet. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 c
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