Dreer's garden book 1904 Dreer's garden book : 1904 dreersgardenbook1904henr Year: 1904 Klecklev SwuEis' Watermelon Mammoth Ironclad Watermelon. Monte Cristo, rionte Cristo, or Kleckley Sweets. (See cut.) Where sweetness combined with large size is desired this variely will surely please, as it not only produces Melons above the me- dium -ize, but has that crisp, sugary flavor so niuch desired in a Watermelon. The rind is thin, thus making it Undesir- able as a variety to sliip long distances, but sufficiently tough to stand carrying to nearby markets. The heart is large and solid and fl
Dreer's garden book 1904 Dreer's garden book : 1904 dreersgardenbook1904henr Year: 1904 Klecklev SwuEis' Watermelon Mammoth Ironclad Watermelon. Monte Cristo, rionte Cristo, or Kleckley Sweets. (See cut.) Where sweetness combined with large size is desired this variely will surely please, as it not only produces Melons above the me- dium -ize, but has that crisp, sugary flavor so niuch desired in a Watermelon. The rind is thin, thus making it Undesir- able as a variety to sliip long distances, but sufficiently tough to stand carrying to nearby markets. The heart is large and solid and flavor all that could he desired. Pkt,, 5 cts.; oz., els.; :] lb., 35 cts.; lb., %%%%%%%%\ 00 Halbert Honey. A large and attractive Melon, oblong shape; uiui green, fltsh crimson; very sweet and tender. Pkt., 5 cts; oz , 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts,; lb,, $ Triumph. Melons short and thick, skin bluish-green, flesh dark rc<l and sweet flavor. Pkt., 5 els ; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 Cl,-,,; lb., 90 CIS, Florida Favorite. Of medium size, striped alternately light and dark green, flesh deep red, crisp and deliciously sweet. Earlier than Kolb Gem by two weeks. Pkt , 5 cts.; oz., 10 CIS; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. Sweet= Heart. An entirely distinct and handsome Water- melon. \'ine vigorous and productive, ripening early. P'ruit large, oval, veiy heavy, uniformly mottled light and dark green. Flesh bright red, solid and very lender, melting and sweet. The Melons retain their good quality for a long time after ripening; is sure to become a popular variety. Pkt., 5 (ts ; oz,, 10 els.; \ lb,, 25 cts.; lb., 80 Cts. Improved Hungarian Honey. The improvement is in in- creased size of melons, but the quality remains the same as in the original variety. While not quite large enough for maiket purposes, the quality makes up for size when grown for home use. The melons grow nearly round in shape, skin is a very dark green, flesh rich red, flavor delicious, sugary and melting. Pkt., 1
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