& Co: spring 1907 catalogue . om the stringiness almost always found in extra largemelons. In flavor it is sweetandj uicy. It is a strong, vigorous grower,resisting insect attacks and dispute and matures in about luO days inlavorable seasons. Seeds white with slightdark markings. Melonsrunfrom large to very large weighing from 10 pounds upwards; in fact any-thing less than 40 pounds is a rarity when properly cultivated. Ithasvery few seeds,less than we hnve ever seen in any other melon. Itsall good, firm, solid flesh. Empire State is a splendid combinationmelon, good for the shippe
& Co: spring 1907 catalogue . om the stringiness almost always found in extra largemelons. In flavor it is sweetandj uicy. It is a strong, vigorous grower,resisting insect attacks and dispute and matures in about luO days inlavorable seasons. Seeds white with slightdark markings. Melonsrunfrom large to very large weighing from 10 pounds upwards; in fact any-thing less than 40 pounds is a rarity when properly cultivated. Ithasvery few seeds,less than we hnve ever seen in any other melon. Itsall good, firm, solid flesh. Empire State is a splendid combinationmelon, good for the shipper, good for the home market, good for familyuse. It has quality which is rare in a melon that stands shipment to theNorth. Plant Empire State for any purpose and you will not regret , 10 cents; ounce. 15 cents; \i pound, 40 cents; pound, $ 10pounds, not prepaid, $ Citrr»t\ HrPAn Gtanf For preserves. Do notiiron ureen uiani piant Dear watermelons. Packet. 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; l/i pound, 20 cents; pound, 70 Hastings Big Umpire Stale Watermelon. 26 H. G. Hastings & Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia.
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