. Zandia, Sp. Wasser Mclone, Ger. One ounce for 30 hills, four to five pounds for an acre. CULTURE —See directions given under Muskmelons. Watermelons, however, are slightly less subject to "bug," depredation and disease attacks than Muskmelons. At the same time they are more easily hurt by strong spray , and caution in the use of such mixtures is ad^^isable. Yellow Ice Cream. The "par excellence" of watermelons. The vines are strong. Whether fully grown or undeveloped, the quality of the fruits is always sweet and crisp. The flesh is bright golden-yellow, skin bea
. Zandia, Sp. Wasser Mclone, Ger. One ounce for 30 hills, four to five pounds for an acre. CULTURE —See directions given under Muskmelons. Watermelons, however, are slightly less subject to "bug," depredation and disease attacks than Muskmelons. At the same time they are more easily hurt by strong spray , and caution in the use of such mixtures is ad^^isable. Yellow Ice Cream. The "par excellence" of watermelons. The vines are strong. Whether fully grown or undeveloped, the quality of the fruits is always sweet and crisp. The flesh is bright golden-yellow, skin beautiful green and shape elongated. Pkl., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts.; lb., Harris' Earliest. Large, slightly oval in shape, skin mottled light and dark green. Flesh is solid, bright red, very tender and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., Blue Gem, or Iceberg. Somewhat re- sembles Kolb's Gem, but grows larger. The flesh is of a beautiful shade of pink and of sweet flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., Tom Watson. A large oblong Melon, that has become a great favorite everywhere. The flesh is of bright attractive red, of delicious flavor. Pkt., 10 cts ; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ Monte Cristo, or Kleckley Sweets. Where sweetness, com- bined with large size is desired, this variety will surely please. Fruits average 18 to 20 inches long, are oval-shape, with dark green skin. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ Florida Favorite. Of medium size, striped alternately light and dark green, flesh deep red, crisp and deliciously sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., Sweet-Heart. Vine vigorous and productive, oval shape, flesh bright red, tender, melting and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., IS cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., Colorado Preserving Citron. Excellent for making preserves. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ] lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ OKRA, or GUMBO Gomb
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