. [Catalog] : spring 1957. Nurseries (Horticulture) North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Nursery stock North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Seeds North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Vegetables North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Gardening Nort. 45 2 Charleston Gray, Wilt-Resistant 452 Charleston Gray ^^gJJtT^i^^lVa^tL^: melon, possessing qualities which have long been hoped for—strong against sunburn and fusarium wilt, and relatively high in resistance to anthracnose. A heavy yielder of superior shape melons, weighing 28 to 35 lbs. that are highly acceptable o
. [Catalog] : spring 1957. Nurseries (Horticulture) North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Nursery stock North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Seeds North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Vegetables North Carolina Raleigh Catalogs; Gardening Nort. 45 2 Charleston Gray, Wilt-Resistant 452 Charleston Gray ^^gJJtT^i^^lVa^tL^: melon, possessing qualities which have long been hoped for—strong against sunburn and fusarium wilt, and relatively high in resistance to anthracnose. A heavy yielder of superior shape melons, weighing 28 to 35 lbs. that are highly acceptable on the market. The thin rind is unusually tough making it a good shipper. Prices: Pkt. 25c; oz. 80c; »/4 lb. $, 454 Ledmon 454 Ledmon Almost round, thin rind, deliciously sweet, but too tender for shipping. Flesh red, crisp and one of the very sweetest. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40; % lb. $; lb. $, postpaid. 461 Stone Mountain "^T?h blocky ends, rind hard and tough, dark green with indistinct veining, flesh bright red, sweet, and of good quality. Massive heart. Medium to large, 50 lbs. 90 days. Pkt. 15c; oz. 25c; ^ lb. 65c; lb. $, postpaid. 447 Florida Giant (Cannonball) Large. 40-50 lbs., nearly round, glossy dark green, thick rind, bright red, firm textured flesh of excellent quality. Black seeds. Vines are vigorous and productive. One of the best all-purpose varieties. 95 days. Pkt. 15c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 65c; lb. $, postpaid. 446 Wondermelon (Improved KIprklpv Swpof-) Grows uniformly large rvietKiey JWeery ^nd long, dark glossy green with thin rind and has small crease like markings. Melons weighing 60 lbs. are not unusual. The flesh, which is free from fiber, juicy, and extremely sweet, ripens to the rind. Massive heart. Not a shipping melon. 85 days. Pkt. 15c; oz. 25c; ^4 lb. 65c; lb. $, postpaid. 456 Improved Tom Watson Large, cylindrical shaped melon, with a tough, medium green, elastic rind. Bright scarlet flesh, slightly coarse, of splendid
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