Archive image from page 42 of Descriptive catalogue of high grade. Descriptive catalogue of high grade seeds fruit trees nursery stock and flowers . descriptivecatal1900otto Year: 1900 KENTUCKY WONDER MELON. Orange. An oval melon, skin green; flesh scarlet, of good quality and is peculiar, in that the flesh may be easily separated from the rind like that of an orange. The Gragg. Very popular in the Southern States. Large, somewhat, oval shaped; flesh brilliant scarlet, of ex- cellent quality. Dixie. A popular market sort. Vine vigorous, large growing and hardy; fruit medium sized to large, ab
Archive image from page 42 of Descriptive catalogue of high grade. Descriptive catalogue of high grade seeds fruit trees nursery stock and flowers . descriptivecatal1900otto Year: 1900 KENTUCKY WONDER MELON. Orange. An oval melon, skin green; flesh scarlet, of good quality and is peculiar, in that the flesh may be easily separated from the rind like that of an orange. The Gragg. Very popular in the Southern States. Large, somewhat, oval shaped; flesh brilliant scarlet, of ex- cellent quality. Dixie. A popular market sort. Vine vigorous, large growing and hardy; fruit medium sized to large, about one- third logger than thi -k. Colorof skin dark green, striped with a lighter shade; rind thin but tough; fl-sh bright scar- let, ripens cloe y to the rind, is of the best qual'ty and free fr >m the hard, coarse center, which is so objectionable a featu e of many shipping melons. Kolb Gem Watermelon. More largelv grown by Southern shippers than any other; the flesh is red and of ex- cellent flavor. MELONS, Water. One ounce to forty hills; three to four pounds in hills to the acre. Drop middle of spring, in hills six to eight feet apart six to ten seeds, one inch deep, and thin to three best plants. Generally about tbe middle of Apiil is the proper time to plant melons in this section. Price, 5cper packet, 3 packets for 10c; oz. 10c, 2 oz. 15c, lb. 25c, 1 lb. 75c, pos- tage paid; any variety. Harris' Earliest Watermelon. See novelties for description and price. Black Diamond Watermelon. See novelties for description aud price. Mclver's Wonderfol Sugar Watermelon. See novelties for description and price. Duke Jones Watermelon, A famous new Southern melon introduced in 1896, since -which time it has grown rapidly popular among shippers. Itis one ofthe largest and most productive melons. Solid, dark, green skin, of fine appearance. Solid red meat, of fine flavor, a heavy yielder, and early. It is one ofthe best for the home garden as well. Vick's Early. Extra early; shape
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