Archive image from page 35 of Currie Bros' horticultural guide . Currie Bros.' horticultural guide : spring 1888 curriebroshortic1888curr Year: 1888 ( KOLB S GEM. MELON—Water. German, Wasser-Melone. French, Melon d'Eau. Watermelons require a rich, sandy soil for best development, and do best in warm latitudes. Cultivate same as Musk Melons, except that the hills should be nearly double the distance apart. If by mail in quantities of M lb. and upwards, post- age must be added at the rate of 16c per lb. Scaly Bark—A new and popular variety, covered with mottled green spots, lookinglike fish sca
Archive image from page 35 of Currie Bros' horticultural guide . Currie Bros.' horticultural guide : spring 1888 curriebroshortic1888curr Year: 1888 ( KOLB S GEM. MELON—Water. German, Wasser-Melone. French, Melon d'Eau. Watermelons require a rich, sandy soil for best development, and do best in warm latitudes. Cultivate same as Musk Melons, except that the hills should be nearly double the distance apart. If by mail in quantities of M lb. and upwards, post- age must be added at the rate of 16c per lb. Scaly Bark—A new and popular variety, covered with mottled green spots, lookinglike fish scales. It will keep in good condition after picking longer than any other sort; fruit, large oblong; flesh, red and very tender. Pkt., Sets.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; lib 85 Kolb's Gem—A new and valuable variety. The fruit is large, weighing from 35 to 50 pounds. It has a delicious flavor, and its keeping qualities are the best. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts ; 1 lb Peerless — Of medium size, thin rind, light mottled green; flesh bright scarlet, solid to the center and sweet as honey. Pkt., 5cts.; oz., 10 cts.; a lb., 25 cts.; 1 lb PEERLESS. Cuban Queen—In qual- ity equal to the best, while its solidity is so marked that it will weigh one-third more than Melons of the same size of other varieties, speci- mens often weighing 80 cdban qdeen. pounds and upwards. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., lOcts.; M lb., 25 cts.; 1 lb
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