. Catalogue 1892 : tested seeds. Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs. hTHE DIXIE, k Among the mauy melons of recent introduction none have so rapidly advanced in popularity as a melon for general crop, as the Dixie. It possesses the desirable qualities of a good shipper, early maturity, large size, handsome form, bright, fresh appearance, thin but fiinn rind, "which "svill endure handling, and remains a long time before showing any signs of decay It is a reliable cropper, the vines grow strong, and
. Catalogue 1892 : tested seeds. Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs. hTHE DIXIE, k Among the mauy melons of recent introduction none have so rapidly advanced in popularity as a melon for general crop, as the Dixie. It possesses the desirable qualities of a good shipper, early maturity, large size, handsome form, bright, fresh appearance, thin but fiinn rind, "which "svill endure handling, and remains a long time before showing any signs of decay It is a reliable cropper, the vines grow strong, and are very hardy, resisting cold and wet to a remarkable degree. It is pronounced superior to the well known Kolb's Gem. Pkt., lOc; oz., 15c; i4Bb.,50G; ft.,$ hRUBY GOI^E>k A cnriosiUj. Remarkable for its beauty and excellent qual- ity. Flesh pure golden-yellow, variegated with streaks and layers of bright pink. It is tender and of delightiul flavor, which quality it retains a long time after ripening. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 40c; ft., $ THE PRIDE OF GEORGIA. A much better table variety than the Kolb's Gem, though not so good a ship- per, owing to the exceeding thinness and tenderness of the rind. In form the melons are an oblong-oval, bearing indentations somewhat like the Musk Melon. The \nnes are exceedingly prolific After a thorough trial of its merits, we feel we cannot recommend it too highly to our friends desiring melons for home use, in any section of the country. Pkt.) 5c; oz., 10c; \ ft., 20c; ft., KOLB'S GEM KOLB'S GEM. One of the most excellent of the re- cently introduced varieties. Of vigorous habit, productive and remarkable for its keeping qualities, retaining its freshness and flavor longer after plucking than any other known variety. Rind dark-green marbled in light, very thin, yet so Ann as to bear transportation admirably. Flesh red, deliciously sweet and crisp. Weight varies from 25 to 50 poimds. Deservedly popular with melon shippers a
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