. [Catalog] : spring 1963. 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. Wyatt-Qiuarles Watermelons CULTt'KE: Sow seed after all danger of frost has passed. If early crop is desired, plant in pots. 4-5 seeds per pot. in a glass covered bed 2-3 weeks before last frost in spring. A well drained snnd loant soil with a pH of is ideal. Fertilize with 600 lbs. of 8-8-8 per acre (2 qts. per
. [Catalog] : spring 1963. 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. Wyatt-Qiuarles Watermelons CULTt'KE: Sow seed after all danger of frost has passed. If early crop is desired, plant in pots. 4-5 seeds per pot. in a glass covered bed 2-3 weeks before last frost in spring. A well drained snnd loant soil with a pH of is ideal. Fertilize with 600 lbs. of 8-8-8 per acre (2 qts. per 100 feet of rowl. Sidedress with 15 lbs. of nitrogen when vinos begin to run cup Nitrate of Soda, or equivalent, per 100 feet of row). Plant 6-8 seeds in hills spaced 8-10 feet each way. Gradually thin the plants out to one or two per hill. Three pounds of seed will plant an acre; one ounce will plant 50 457 Garrisonian Acc\ ^.^- R^kt/ A small round melon, '\^\} bUgar oaDy resembling Florida Giant (Cannonballl in appearance. It is an ice box type and apparently superior flesh and shipping qualities to other midget types. Flesh is red and good quality. Early maturity. Pkt. 25c; oz. 60c; 14 lb. $; lb. , postpaid. 463 Golden Honey tender flesh is bright yellow and fine flavored. 90 days. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; Va lb- $; lb. $, postpaid. ACA. I <.Jm/%n Almost round, thin rind, de- T'JT' Leamon uclously sweet, but too ten- der for shipping. Flesh red, crisp and one of the very sweetest. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; 14 lb. $; lb. $, postpaid. 461 Stone Mountain bi^ky ""ends^ ^nd hard, tough, dark green, flesh bright red. 50 lbs. 90 days. Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; 14 lb. 75c; 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. 30c;
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