. The Samuel Wilson Co.'s seed catalogue : plant, tree and live stock annual. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Livestock Catalogs. HIGH-GRADE VEGETABLE SEEDS. 31 Selected List of Watermelons. When Melon Seed is ordered by freight or express, deduct 10 cents per pound from mail prices. FORD HOOK EARLY. Aftei another year's trial, this melon has proved to be the best extra early variety in exist- ence. The Ford Hook; Early is a medium-sized, roundisli melon; flesh bright red, firm, unusually sweet and delicious, melons set th
. The Samuel Wilson Co.'s seed catalogue : plant, tree and live stock annual. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Livestock Catalogs. HIGH-GRADE VEGETABLE SEEDS. 31 Selected List of Watermelons. When Melon Seed is ordered by freight or express, deduct 10 cents per pound from mail prices. FORD HOOK EARLY. Aftei another year's trial, this melon has proved to be the best extra early variety in exist- ence. The Ford Hook; Early is a medium-sized, roundisli melon; flesh bright red, firm, unusually sweet and delicious, melons set thickly on the vines and grow to a good size. By mail, postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c., 30c.; lb., $1 JORDAN'S GRAY MONARCH, or LONG WHITE ICING. This distinct melon is, without doubt, one of the largest of all, frequently attaining a weight of seventy pounds and over. The skin is a mottled gray color, shape long, flesh bright crimson, and of sweet, delicious flavor. It is also a fine shipper, carrying well long distances and bringing very high prices. By mail, postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %lb., 20c, lb., 50c DELAWARE. A cross between Mammoth Iron-Clad and the old Mountain Sweet. The melons are oblong in shape and very thick through. The skin is beautifully striped, dark and light green. The flesh is a brilliant red and ripens within one-half inch of the rind; very solid, luscious and sugary; one of the best melons, both for shipping and keeping. By mail, postpaid, pkt, 5c; oz., 10c; %lb., 20c; lb., 60c. SEMINOLE. A long, round melon, of most desirable shape and form. Rind unusually thin, flesh cherry red and of deli- cious flavor, outer skin gray and light green. Grow large, weighing from forty to seventy pounds each. By mail, post- paid, pkt., 5c; oz , 10c, 341b., 20c, 50c. VICK'S EARLY. Very desirable for an early variety, either for market or home use. Oblong in shape, smooth, medium size, flesh bright pink, solid and sweet. By mail, postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 1
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