. Tip Top Muskmelon Melon d'eau, Fr. WATERMELONS Zadia, Sp. Wasser Melone, Ger. One ounce for 30 hills, four to five pounds for an acre. CULTURE —See directions given under Muskmelons. Watermelons, however, are slightly less subject to "bug," depredation and disease attacks than Muskmelons. At the same time they are more easily hurt by strong spray mixtures, and caution in the use of such mixtures is advisable. 530 Alabama Sweet. Oblong in shape, early in maturing for a large melon. Color dark green, flesh bright red, remarkably firm. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; | lb., 40 cts.; lb.,
. Tip Top Muskmelon Melon d'eau, Fr. WATERMELONS Zadia, Sp. Wasser Melone, Ger. One ounce for 30 hills, four to five pounds for an acre. CULTURE —See directions given under Muskmelons. Watermelons, however, are slightly less subject to "bug," depredation and disease attacks than Muskmelons. At the same time they are more easily hurt by strong spray mixtures, and caution in the use of such mixtures is advisable. 530 Alabama Sweet. Oblong in shape, early in maturing for a large melon. Color dark green, flesh bright red, remarkably firm. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; | lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ 532 Blue Gem, or Iceberg. Somewhat resembles Kolb's Gem, but larger. The flesh is of a beautiful pink and of sweet flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ 536 Colorado Preserving Citron. Excellent for making preserves. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ 534 Cole's Early. An extra early round melon with solid heart, flesh of fine texture and good flavor, and a very suit- able variety for our northern States. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; |lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ 540 Florida Favorite. Of medium size, striped alternately light and dark green, flesh deep red. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; I lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ 542 Harris' Earliest. Large, slightly oval in shape, skin mottled light and dark green. Flesh is solid, bright red, very tender and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; | lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ • Dreerj* <§PAWN
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