Archive image from page 22 of DeJong Floral and Seed Co. DeJong Floral and Seed Co dejongfloralseed1928dejo Year: 1928 Cole's Early Melon GOLDEN SWEET. There are repeated calls for a yellow fleshed melon from customers. We offer this year a variety that will suit all. This is par excellence in quality, the vines are strong growers and whether fully grown or undevel- oped, there seems to be no difference in their quality, being exceedingly sweet and crisp. The flesh is bright golden yellow and makes a fine contrast with the red sorts for table service. They average about 20 lbs. in weight, an
Archive image from page 22 of DeJong Floral and Seed Co. DeJong Floral and Seed Co dejongfloralseed1928dejo Year: 1928 Cole's Early Melon GOLDEN SWEET. There are repeated calls for a yellow fleshed melon from customers. We offer this year a variety that will suit all. This is par excellence in quality, the vines are strong growers and whether fully grown or undevel- oped, there seems to be no difference in their quality, being exceedingly sweet and crisp. The flesh is bright golden yellow and makes a fine contrast with the red sorts for table service. They average about 20 lbs. in weight, and are good keepers. The meat is of a luscious sug- ary flavor and of a firm texture. A really de- licious yellow-fleshed melon is a novelty to many. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 4 lb. 30 cts., lb. $ SWEET HEART. An entirely distinct Melon. Vine vigorous and productive, ripening its fruit early. Fruit large, oval, very heavy, uniform- ly mottled light and dark green, rind, thin but firm, flesh bright red, solid, but very tender, melting and sweet. Remains in condition for use longer than any other sort. This melon is sure to become one of the most popular sorts in cultivation. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. CITRON OR COLORADO PRESERVING. An im- provement on the green preserving melon; enor- mously productive, and of better quality, and making very clear, transparent preserves, of fine flavor. Directions for cooking and preserv- ing inside each packet. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. FORDHOOK EARLY WATER MELON This melon has proven itself to be early. We have had early melons of good quality, but this is the FIRST EX- TRA EARLY WATER MELON of fine quality that is also of large size. From seeds planted on the tenth day of May, large ripe melons were picked the last day of July, demonstrating its inbred character of maturing extra early. The form is nearly round. The average weight of the melon is from twenty-five to thirty-fi
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