Dreer's market gardeners' wholesale price list : reliable vegetable seeds, flower seeds, garden requisites, implements, fertilizers insecticides, etc . dreersmarketgard1916henr Year: 1916 Watson. {See cut.) A large oblong variety which has met with favor wherever grown. It originated in Georgia, a State noted for producing fine melons, and this new variety is a good example of what a first-class watermelon should be. The rind is thin, but tough, and the flesh a bright, attractive red color, very solid and of a delicious, sweet and satisfying flavor. Oz., locts.; ^ lb., 30cts.; lb., Har
Dreer's market gardeners' wholesale price list : reliable vegetable seeds, flower seeds, garden requisites, implements, fertilizers insecticides, etc . dreersmarketgard1916henr Year: 1916 Watson. {See cut.) A large oblong variety which has met with favor wherever grown. It originated in Georgia, a State noted for producing fine melons, and this new variety is a good example of what a first-class watermelon should be. The rind is thin, but tough, and the flesh a bright, attractive red color, very solid and of a delicious, sweet and satisfying flavor. Oz., locts.; ^ lb., 30cts.; lb., Harris' Earliest. An extra early melon, oval shape and of very fine quality. Skin mottled and striped, flesh bright red ; very tender and sweet. It grows to a good size for so early a melon. Oz., lo cts.; lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. Cole's Early. A splendid extra early variety, suitable for home market, but on account of its thin rind is not a good shipping melon. They grow to medium size, skin is green with light stripes ; flesh rich dark red, luscious and sweet. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Florida Favorite. Of medium size, striped alternately light and dark green, flesh deep red, crisp and deliciously sweet. Earlier than Kolb' s Gem by two weeks. Oz., 10 cts.; lb., 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Kolb'S G-ena. Of a delicious, sugary flavor, bright red flesh, firm and solid. One of the most productive and best keeping melons. Oz., 10 cts.; lb., 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Iron-clad. Large size, solid and of most delicious flavor, and is not surpassed for productiveness. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Cuban Queen. One of the largest varieties, ripening to the very centres ; heavy cropper, flesh bright red, tender and melting, luscious, crisp, and very sugary. Oz., 10 cts.; J^ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Dark Icing. Nearly round in shape, with dark green skin mottled with lighter green. Flesh bright red and of good sweet flavor. Oz., 10 cts.; lb., 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
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