. 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, irregularly striped; flesh bright red, remarkably firm. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.;
. 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, irregularly striped; flesh bright red, remarkably firm. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ 536 Colorado Preserving Citron. A small round melon, pale green, marbled with grey. For preserve making only for which purpose it is excellent. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; lib., 45 cts.; lb., $ 534 Cole's Early. An extra early round dark green, prettily marked melon with solid heart, flesh deep pink, of fine texture and good flavor, and a very suitable variety for our northern ', States. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; | lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ 540 Florida Favorite. An early, oblong melon of medium size, striped alternately light and dark green, flesh deep red, and of excellent quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; j lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ j42 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.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ 543 Irish Grey. A very large long melon, light green in color with a very hard shell. Flesh crisp and sweet, with fine eat- ing quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ 546 Monte Cristo, or Kleckley Sweets. Fruits average 18 to 20 inches long, are of oblong shape, with dark green skin and flesh of brilliant scarlet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ 547 Stone Mountain. A recent introduction and already in good demand. A large melon nearly round with dark green rind
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