Arikara
The earliest watermelon. A sure and prolific producer of small melons running from 7 to 12 inches in diameter with almost black skin. The pink flesh is sweet and pleasant, somewhat coarse and of fair quality. If you have trouble raising ripe watermelons, try this one. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4lb., 60c, postpaid
The earliest watermelon. A sure and prolific producer of small melons running from 7 to 12 inches in diameter with almost black skin. The pink flesh is sweet and pleasant, somewhat coarse and of fair quality. If you have trouble raising ripe watermelons, try this one. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4lb., 60c, postpaid
Buza Red Winter
Small, round, fine keeping, light green striped melon with fine quality red flesh. Originally from Poland and very early. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c, postpaid.
Small, round, fine keeping, light green striped melon with fine quality red flesh. Originally from Poland and very early. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c, postpaid.
Citron (Red Seeded)
A round, handsome fruit of small size, with white, solid flesh; it is used in making sweetmeats and preserves. Ours is the old standard strain. Pkt., 8c; oz., 18c; 1/4lb., 50c; 1/2lb., 90c; 1lb., $1.60, postpaid.
A round, handsome fruit of small size, with white, solid flesh; it is used in making sweetmeats and preserves. Ours is the old standard strain. Pkt., 8c; oz., 18c; 1/4lb., 50c; 1/2lb., 90c; 1lb., $1.60, postpaid.
Cole's Early
One of the earliest and best, hardy, vigorous and a sure cropper. The blocky, oval melons are medium sized with alternate dark and lighter green stripes. The delicious quality of the bright red flesh is sustained clear to the thin rind. This is one of the best sorts for northern gardens. Pkt., 8c; oz., 18c; 1/4lb., 50c; 1/2lb., 90c; lb., $1.60, postpaid
One of the earliest and best, hardy, vigorous and a sure cropper. The blocky, oval melons are medium sized with alternate dark and lighter green stripes. The delicious quality of the bright red flesh is sustained clear to the thin rind. This is one of the best sorts for northern gardens. Pkt., 8c; oz., 18c; 1/4lb., 50c; 1/2lb., 90c; lb., $1.60, postpaid
Dakota Sweet
If there is any better melon for the Northwest, we haven't seen it. Of Russian origin, its outstanding qualities caught the eyes of Prof. A. F. Yeager. Similar to Northern Sweet. The melons weigh from 9 to 14 pounds; the thin rind is medium green with darker stripes; and the flesh is bright red, crisp and very sweet. A heavy cropper and very carly, ripening in 9 to 10 weeks. Melons should be picked as soon as ripe. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4lb., 60c; 1/2lb., $1.10; 1lb., $2.00, postpaid
If there is any better melon for the Northwest, we haven't seen it. Of Russian origin, its outstanding qualities caught the eyes of Prof. A. F. Yeager. Similar to Northern Sweet. The melons weigh from 9 to 14 pounds; the thin rind is medium green with darker stripes; and the flesh is bright red, crisp and very sweet. A heavy cropper and very carly, ripening in 9 to 10 weeks. Melons should be picked as soon as ripe. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4lb., 60c; 1/2lb., $1.10; 1lb., $2.00, postpaid
Golden Honey or Golden Sweet
A nearly round, medium sized melon, light green with darker green stripes. The crisp, delicious flesh is amber yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
A nearly round, medium sized melon, light green with darker green stripes. The crisp, delicious flesh is amber yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
Kleckley Sweet or Monte Cristo
One of the sweetest watermelons, medium early, cylindrical, and tapering slightly towards the stem end, the melons weigh up to 40 pounds. The skin is a very dark green and the rind is thin and tender. The flesh is bright red, crisp and very sweet. Pkt., 8c; oz., 18c; 1/4lb., 50c; 1/2lb., 90c; 1lb., $1.60, postpaid.
One of the sweetest watermelons, medium early, cylindrical, and tapering slightly towards the stem end, the melons weigh up to 40 pounds. The skin is a very dark green and the rind is thin and tender. The flesh is bright red, crisp and very sweet. Pkt., 8c; oz., 18c; 1/4lb., 50c; 1/2lb., 90c; 1lb., $1.60, postpaid.
Klondike-Striped No. 11
Large, thick oblong melon, with deep red flesh of remarkable flavor- one of the very highest sugar contents of any commercial watermelon. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4lb., 60c; 1/2lb., $1.10; 1lb., $2.00, postpaid
Large, thick oblong melon, with deep red flesh of remarkable flavor- one of the very highest sugar contents of any commercial watermelon. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4lb., 60c; 1/2lb., $1.10; 1lb., $2.00, postpaid
Red Russian-Early Kansas or Red Hutchinson
A large, nearly round, early melon weighing up to 40 pounds. The skin is dark green with lighter striping, and the bright scarlet flesh is delicious. Pkt., 8c; oz., 18c; 1/4lb., 50c; 1/2lb., 90c; lb., $1.60, postpaid
A large, nearly round, early melon weighing up to 40 pounds. The skin is dark green with lighter striping, and the bright scarlet flesh is delicious. Pkt., 8c; oz., 18c; 1/4lb., 50c; 1/2lb., 90c; lb., $1.60, postpaid
Will's Sugar
Introduced by us over fifty years ago. Extra early, hardy and highly productive, this is one of the sweetest watermelons grown. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c, postpaid
Introduced by us over fifty years ago. Extra early, hardy and highly productive, this is one of the sweetest watermelons grown. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c, postpaid
Winter Queen
A high quality, heavy yielder of medium size, round white skinned melons with clear bright red flesh and black seeds. Fine at maturity, if stored in a cool, dry place will keep until Christmas. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4lb., 60c; 1/2lb., $1.10; 1lb., $2.00, postpaid
A high quality, heavy yielder of medium size, round white skinned melons with clear bright red flesh and black seeds. Fine at maturity, if stored in a cool, dry place will keep until Christmas. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4lb., 60c; 1/2lb., $1.10; 1lb., $2.00, postpaid