Archive image from page 32 of DeJong Floral and Seed Co. DeJong Floral and Seed Co dejongfloralseed1926dejo Year: 1926 DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 29 Halbert Honey Water Melon This fine new variety originated with Mr. H. A. Halbert, of Texas, who grows 30 acres every year for his home trade and he challenges the world to produce its equal in beauty, quality, produc- tiveness, and market demand on the part of lovers of melons. It fully equals the Kleckley in sweet flavor and has fruits more even and regular in outline, with a darker, richer colored skin, making it more attract
Archive image from page 32 of DeJong Floral and Seed Co. DeJong Floral and Seed Co dejongfloralseed1926dejo Year: 1926 DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 29 Halbert Honey Water Melon This fine new variety originated with Mr. H. A. Halbert, of Texas, who grows 30 acres every year for his home trade and he challenges the world to produce its equal in beauty, quality, produc- tiveness, and market demand on the part of lovers of melons. It fully equals the Kleckley in sweet flavor and has fruits more even and regular in outline, with a darker, richer colored skin, making it more attractive in appearance. The vine is a strong, vigorous grower and sets fruits very freely. The flesh is a beautiful crimson, the seed is white and comparatively small . It is essentially a home melon for the nearby market, as the skin is too brittle to ship long distances. In quality it is simply delicious, sugary, and of rich fruity flavor peculiar to itself, devoid of all stringiness, the sweet flesh melts away in the mouth like honey. We invite everyone to give it a trial. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 4 lb. 30 cts., 1 lb. $ NEW WATER MELON TOM WATSON This new variety has been on the market only a short time and has become one of the most pop- ular sorts for shipping and market. The luscious crimson flesh s as sweet as honey, melting and of superb flavor. The average melon is 18 to 24 inches long by 10 to 12 inches thick, weighing from 30 to 40 lbs. The dark green rind is tough but thin and easily withstands shipment to far distant markets. It is very prolific, producing in greatest abundance the large delicious fruits. We believe the Tom Watson is one of the very best melons sent out lately. Sure to take a leading place with melon growers. Shape of this variety same as above cut of Halbert Honey, but grow longer. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 4 lb. 30 cts., 1 lb. $ Winter Water Melon KING AND QUEEN A New Long Keeping Melon The introducers say : This variety will give y
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