. The Maule seed book for 1905. ICEBERG. It may be described as a distinctly improved form of the old cele-brated Kolbs Gem, which has never been excelled as a shipper. Itresembles Kolbs Gem In shape, size and appearance, but is darkerin color, both outside and inside. AVhere it rests upou the ground it Isyellow, while Kolbs Gem is white. The outside of the new melon Isdark green, with lighter markings, but the generaleftect is dark. The flesh is deep red and very rind is comparatively thin, but remarkablytough and not disposed to crack. I recommendIceberg for shipment to distant mar
. The Maule seed book for 1905. ICEBERG. It may be described as a distinctly improved form of the old cele-brated Kolbs Gem, which has never been excelled as a shipper. Itresembles Kolbs Gem In shape, size and appearance, but is darkerin color, both outside and inside. AVhere it rests upou the ground it Isyellow, while Kolbs Gem is white. The outside of the new melon Isdark green, with lighter markings, but the generaleftect is dark. The flesh is deep red and very rind is comparatively thin, but remarkablytough and not disposed to crack. I recommendIceberg for shipment to distant markets. Theexcellence of Kolbs Gem, especially as a profitableshipper, is so well known that Iceberg should atonce be in very wide demand for commercial pur-poses. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lb., -SOc. ALABAMA SWEET. Alabama Sweet is a dark green melon with light seeds. It is first-class for shipping purposes. It is of good size, though not ungainly likeTriumph. Its flavor is simply delicious, and its outside ap
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