Alabama Sweet
Extensively grown in the South for shipping to distant markets. The melons are large, of oblong form and have a firm, dark-green, slightly striped rind. The flesh is bright red and of good flavor; seeds are white. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
Extensively grown in the South for shipping to distant markets. The melons are large, of oblong form and have a firm, dark-green, slightly striped rind. The flesh is bright red and of good flavor; seeds are white. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
Baby-Delight
The smallest “individual” watermelon. It is a real watermelon, of luscious sweetness but diminutive size. The ripe melons weigh only from 3 to 6 pounds each. The skin is lustrous dark green, the rind thin but strong. The rich carmine crystalline flesh is always solid, and of exceptionally sweet flavor. They have small, apple-like gray seeds, which separate easily from the solid flesh. The long vines are of vigorous growth, the heavy foliage almost concealing the fruits. The first melons mature early, but the strong vines continue to produce the attractive little melons in great abundance throughout the season. It will become popular alike for the family table and for restaurants, both on account of its fine flavor and convenient size. It certainly will be a great novelty to serve either a half or a whole watermelon to each guest. So sweet and luscious is the flavor that those who are served only a half will probably call for the other half! It is well worth while for market growers as well as for private planters to test the “Baby-Delight.” we are sure most planters will agree with us that it is a little Gem among watermelons. It is without doubt one of the most prolific watermelons. There are no misshapen melons on the vines, all running uniform. Pkt., 10c; ½ oz., 25c; oz., 45c; 2 ozs., 85c.
The smallest “individual” watermelon. It is a real watermelon, of luscious sweetness but diminutive size. The ripe melons weigh only from 3 to 6 pounds each. The skin is lustrous dark green, the rind thin but strong. The rich carmine crystalline flesh is always solid, and of exceptionally sweet flavor. They have small, apple-like gray seeds, which separate easily from the solid flesh. The long vines are of vigorous growth, the heavy foliage almost concealing the fruits. The first melons mature early, but the strong vines continue to produce the attractive little melons in great abundance throughout the season. It will become popular alike for the family table and for restaurants, both on account of its fine flavor and convenient size. It certainly will be a great novelty to serve either a half or a whole watermelon to each guest. So sweet and luscious is the flavor that those who are served only a half will probably call for the other half! It is well worth while for market growers as well as for private planters to test the “Baby-Delight.” we are sure most planters will agree with us that it is a little Gem among watermelons. It is without doubt one of the most prolific watermelons. There are no misshapen melons on the vines, all running uniform. Pkt., 10c; ½ oz., 25c; oz., 45c; 2 ozs., 85c.
Burpee's Cuban Queen
This magnificent variety was originally brought from the West Indies, and seed first offered by us in 1881. the melons are of large size, oblong in form, slightly tapering at the stem end. Skin beautifully striped in dark and light green. Rind quite thin, but tough enough for shipping. Flesh bright red, firm, and luscious. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c; postpaid.
This magnificent variety was originally brought from the West Indies, and seed first offered by us in 1881. the melons are of large size, oblong in form, slightly tapering at the stem end. Skin beautifully striped in dark and light green. Rind quite thin, but tough enough for shipping. Flesh bright red, firm, and luscious. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c; postpaid.
Burpee's Fordhook Early
This is still without rival as the earliest large-fruited melon in cultivation, when grown from the genuine stock. Planted in our Trial Grounds in hills six feet apart, and without any special cultivation, we secured a good number of fine large melons before any other varieties had ripened, with the exception only of the small Cole's Early and undesirable Harris' Earliest. These fruits are of good size, rather short and blocky in form, with large diameter. Skin dark green, occasionally with faint stripes of lighter green. Rind quite thin, but skin tough, making an excellent shipping variety. Flesh bright red, crisp, sweet, and of splendid quality – really one of the finest flavored melons in cultivation today. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25
This is still without rival as the earliest large-fruited melon in cultivation, when grown from the genuine stock. Planted in our Trial Grounds in hills six feet apart, and without any special cultivation, we secured a good number of fine large melons before any other varieties had ripened, with the exception only of the small Cole's Early and undesirable Harris' Earliest. These fruits are of good size, rather short and blocky in form, with large diameter. Skin dark green, occasionally with faint stripes of lighter green. Rind quite thin, but skin tough, making an excellent shipping variety. Flesh bright red, crisp, sweet, and of splendid quality – really one of the finest flavored melons in cultivation today. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25
Burpee's Hungarian Honey
Small, round; rich red flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25
Small, round; rich red flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25
Burpee's Mammoth Ironclad
Large, heavy, oblong fruits, averaging two feet in length under good cultivation. Skin dark green, with bright stripes of lighter green in mottled markings. Rind thin but tough; flesh bright red, firm, crisp, and free from stringiness. Large solid heart, with seeds near the rind. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
Large, heavy, oblong fruits, averaging two feet in length under good cultivation. Skin dark green, with bright stripes of lighter green in mottled markings. Rind thin but tough; flesh bright red, firm, crisp, and free from stringiness. Large solid heart, with seeds near the rind. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
Burpee's “Halbert Honey”
This famous melon, introduced by us fourteen years ago ( in 1902), fully equals the Kleckley Sweets in superb luscious flavor, and has fruits more even and regular in outline, with a darker, richer colored skin. The vines are of strong, vigorous growth and set fruits very freely – four or five fine large melons are frequently seen clustered closely together. Will ripen choice fruits even in the Northern States if planted in a good location. The melons average eighteen to twenty inches long and are full or bluntly rounded at both ends. The skin is a dark glossy green. The flesh is a beautiful crimson, the rich coloring and luscious quality extending to the thin rind. A number of planters who sell melons in nearby markets report that the new Halbert Honey will outsell any other variety, and frequently brings double the price of other sorts. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; postpaid.
This famous melon, introduced by us fourteen years ago ( in 1902), fully equals the Kleckley Sweets in superb luscious flavor, and has fruits more even and regular in outline, with a darker, richer colored skin. The vines are of strong, vigorous growth and set fruits very freely – four or five fine large melons are frequently seen clustered closely together. Will ripen choice fruits even in the Northern States if planted in a good location. The melons average eighteen to twenty inches long and are full or bluntly rounded at both ends. The skin is a dark glossy green. The flesh is a beautiful crimson, the rich coloring and luscious quality extending to the thin rind. A number of planters who sell melons in nearby markets report that the new Halbert Honey will outsell any other variety, and frequently brings double the price of other sorts. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; postpaid.
Cole's Early
Extra early, but small; skin green, striped white. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., 90c.
Extra early, but small; skin green, striped white. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., 90c.
Colorado Preserving
This is a large-fruiting strain of Citron for preserving. Flesh clear white and very solid; olive-green seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., 90c; postpaid.
This is a large-fruiting strain of Citron for preserving. Flesh clear white and very solid; olive-green seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., 90c; postpaid.
Dark Icing, or Ice Rind
Fruits of round or shortened oval form, with dark-green skin. Flesh deep pink, very sweet and melting. Justly popular with new jersey truckers, as its noted fine quality makes the melons sell well on the Philadelphia markets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 85c; postpaid.
Fruits of round or shortened oval form, with dark-green skin. Flesh deep pink, very sweet and melting. Justly popular with new jersey truckers, as its noted fine quality makes the melons sell well on the Philadelphia markets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 85c; postpaid.
Dixie
The fruits are large, oblong in form, from twenty inches to two feet in length; skin dark green with stripes of lighter shade. Bright-red flesh of excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c; postpaid.
The fruits are large, oblong in form, from twenty inches to two feet in length; skin dark green with stripes of lighter shade. Bright-red flesh of excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c; postpaid.
Florida Favorite
A large, oblong melon, with dark-green skin, faintly striped with still deeper shade; deep-red flesh of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
A large, oblong melon, with dark-green skin, faintly striped with still deeper shade; deep-red flesh of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
Golden Sweet
For many years we have tested watermelon with yellow flesh, but previously have always found the flavor insipid. We were surprised and pleased, therefore, during the season of 1913, to find among the hundreds of trials of watermelons at our New Jersey Sunnybrook Farm one distinct variety with yellow flesh that fully equaled in flavor most of those with red flesh. It resembles our famous Kleckley Sweets in form. The rind is dark green and the bright golden-yellow flesh extends very close to the rind. The meat it of a luscious sugary flavor and is of so firm a texture as to insure the fruits arriving in good condition on distant markets. The melons are of medium size, averaging about twenty pounds in weight. A really delicious yellow-fleshed watermelon is a novelty that will create remark when tasted on the table – just like that “Chunk of Sweetness” our famous Golden Bantam Corn. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.
For many years we have tested watermelon with yellow flesh, but previously have always found the flavor insipid. We were surprised and pleased, therefore, during the season of 1913, to find among the hundreds of trials of watermelons at our New Jersey Sunnybrook Farm one distinct variety with yellow flesh that fully equaled in flavor most of those with red flesh. It resembles our famous Kleckley Sweets in form. The rind is dark green and the bright golden-yellow flesh extends very close to the rind. The meat it of a luscious sugary flavor and is of so firm a texture as to insure the fruits arriving in good condition on distant markets. The melons are of medium size, averaging about twenty pounds in weight. A really delicious yellow-fleshed watermelon is a novelty that will create remark when tasted on the table – just like that “Chunk of Sweetness” our famous Golden Bantam Corn. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.
Ice Cream, or “Peerless”
An oblong melon with dark-green skin. Flesh sweet; deep pink. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c; postpaid
An oblong melon with dark-green skin. Flesh sweet; deep pink. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c; postpaid
Kleckley Sweets
This famous “Sweetest of All” Watermelons, first introduced by us nineteen years ago, has become immensely popular. In superb luscious flavor it is equaled only by one other melon – the new Halbert Honey. While the skin is too tender to admit of fruits being shipped any distance to market, it is most desirable to plant for home use or nearby markets. Fruits are oblong in form, dark-green skin; very thin rind. Flesh bright scarlet, with broad solid heart; the white seeds are placed close to the rind. Flesh most crisp, sugary, and melting in the highest degree; entirely free from stringiness. The melons average eighteen to twenty inches in length by ten to twelve inches in diameter; of handsome appearance and most uniformly superior quality. With us the melons ripen quite early, and we consider it a most desirable variety for the home garden. For the seed grown by the originator, Mr. Kleckley, upon his home ranch in Texas, we charge: 608 pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 2 oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25; postpaid. For our other choice seed (grown from the original stock we charge: 609 pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., 90c.
This famous “Sweetest of All” Watermelons, first introduced by us nineteen years ago, has become immensely popular. In superb luscious flavor it is equaled only by one other melon – the new Halbert Honey. While the skin is too tender to admit of fruits being shipped any distance to market, it is most desirable to plant for home use or nearby markets. Fruits are oblong in form, dark-green skin; very thin rind. Flesh bright scarlet, with broad solid heart; the white seeds are placed close to the rind. Flesh most crisp, sugary, and melting in the highest degree; entirely free from stringiness. The melons average eighteen to twenty inches in length by ten to twelve inches in diameter; of handsome appearance and most uniformly superior quality. With us the melons ripen quite early, and we consider it a most desirable variety for the home garden. For the seed grown by the originator, Mr. Kleckley, upon his home ranch in Texas, we charge: 608 pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 2 oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25; postpaid. For our other choice seed (grown from the original stock we charge: 609 pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., 90c.
Kolb's Gem
The melons are large, of a thick oval blocky form; skin in dark and light-green stripes. Flesh bright red, but coarse and of poor quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c; postpaid.
The melons are large, of a thick oval blocky form; skin in dark and light-green stripes. Flesh bright red, but coarse and of poor quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c; postpaid.
McIver Sugar
The fruits are oblong in form, averaging twenty inches in length; the skin is marked with broad stripings of light green on a dark ground. The flesh is of a pale pink color, very crisp and sweet. The fruits bear shipping well. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c; postpaid.
The fruits are oblong in form, averaging twenty inches in length; the skin is marked with broad stripings of light green on a dark ground. The flesh is of a pale pink color, very crisp and sweet. The fruits bear shipping well. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c; postpaid.
Phinney's Early
An extra early; of medium size; oblong. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
An extra early; of medium size; oblong. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
Round Light Icing, or Ice Rind
This is equally as fine flavored as the Dark Icing, from which it differs only in having clear light-colored skin. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 85c; postpaid.
This is equally as fine flavored as the Dark Icing, from which it differs only in having clear light-colored skin. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 85c; postpaid.
Shaker Blue
Melons grow as large as the Triumph, but are much better flavored and even handsomer in appearance; it has been called the “White-Seeded Triumph.” The vines mature a heavy crop of fine large fruits. The melons are a round oval in form, from sixteen to eighteen inches long by twelve to fifteen inches in diameter, and weigh forty to fifty pounds each. The skin is dark green, striped with narrow bands of a lighter green. Flesh is red, the heart large with no core, and of fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. postpaid.
Melons grow as large as the Triumph, but are much better flavored and even handsomer in appearance; it has been called the “White-Seeded Triumph.” The vines mature a heavy crop of fine large fruits. The melons are a round oval in form, from sixteen to eighteen inches long by twelve to fifteen inches in diameter, and weigh forty to fifty pounds each. The skin is dark green, striped with narrow bands of a lighter green. Flesh is red, the heart large with no core, and of fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. postpaid.
Stipred Gypsy or “Georgia Rattlesnake”
Fruits oblong in form, of good size and excellent quality. The skin or rind is mottled and striped. The flesh is dark red, of sweet flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c; postpaid.
Fruits oblong in form, of good size and excellent quality. The skin or rind is mottled and striped. The flesh is dark red, of sweet flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c; postpaid.
Sugar Stick
A large light-green or grayish melon of oblong form, combining handsome appearance with finest flavor and excellent shipping qualities; very popular. The vines are of strong, vigorous growth, setting large melons in good numbers, measuring from twenty inches to two feet in length, with an average weight of thirty pounds. The rind is thin and tough, and the skin a light grayish green with narrow darker green lines, giving a mottled effect of small half-inch squares. The flesh is a deep rich red, with broad solid heart, crisp and sugary. The luscious red flesh is entirely free from any coarse stringiness, while the rows of dark black seeds are placed near the rind. It is vastly superior to Jordan's Gray Monarch, which we have now discarded. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; postpaid.
A large light-green or grayish melon of oblong form, combining handsome appearance with finest flavor and excellent shipping qualities; very popular. The vines are of strong, vigorous growth, setting large melons in good numbers, measuring from twenty inches to two feet in length, with an average weight of thirty pounds. The rind is thin and tough, and the skin a light grayish green with narrow darker green lines, giving a mottled effect of small half-inch squares. The flesh is a deep rich red, with broad solid heart, crisp and sugary. The luscious red flesh is entirely free from any coarse stringiness, while the rows of dark black seeds are placed near the rind. It is vastly superior to Jordan's Gray Monarch, which we have now discarded. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; postpaid.
Sweet Heart
Popular for market. Large heavy fruits of oval or round form; skin very pale green, with distinct netted lines of a slightly darker shade. The melons bear shipping well. The solid flesh is a deep red. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
Popular for market. Large heavy fruits of oval or round form; skin very pale green, with distinct netted lines of a slightly darker shade. The melons bear shipping well. The solid flesh is a deep red. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
Tom Watson
In the South there are two classes of watermelons – first, a thin rind table melon; second, a tough rind shipping melon. Tom Watson belongs to the latter class; and while it does not compare in quality with Kleckley Sweets, Halbert Honey, Florida Favorite or Fordhook Early, it has proved wherever shipped to be a good eating melon – in fact, superior to any other of its class. On the light lands in Florida they produce Tom Watson Watermelons that are really delicious in flavor, and many growers located there are of the opinion that strong lands, heavy fertilizers and water will ruin the flavor of any watermelon. One of the largest growers in the Souther writes us that “Tom Watson has the best flavor and quality wrapped up in a rind that will carry.” the melons measure eighteen to twenty-four inches long by ten to twelve inches in diameter and weigh from fifty to sixty pounds. The dark-green rind is tough but thin, and easily withstands shipment to far-distant markets. The deep-red flesh extends to within three-quarters of an inch of the green rind – hear is large with no sign of core. The seeds are brown and tipped with white. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; postpaid.
In the South there are two classes of watermelons – first, a thin rind table melon; second, a tough rind shipping melon. Tom Watson belongs to the latter class; and while it does not compare in quality with Kleckley Sweets, Halbert Honey, Florida Favorite or Fordhook Early, it has proved wherever shipped to be a good eating melon – in fact, superior to any other of its class. On the light lands in Florida they produce Tom Watson Watermelons that are really delicious in flavor, and many growers located there are of the opinion that strong lands, heavy fertilizers and water will ruin the flavor of any watermelon. One of the largest growers in the Souther writes us that “Tom Watson has the best flavor and quality wrapped up in a rind that will carry.” the melons measure eighteen to twenty-four inches long by ten to twelve inches in diameter and weigh from fifty to sixty pounds. The dark-green rind is tough but thin, and easily withstands shipment to far-distant markets. The deep-red flesh extends to within three-quarters of an inch of the green rind – hear is large with no sign of core. The seeds are brown and tipped with white. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; postpaid.
Triumph
A splendid shipping variety of large size and handsome appearance. The melons are rather shortened in form, thick through; skin bluish green; flesh dark red. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c; postpaid.
A splendid shipping variety of large size and handsome appearance. The melons are rather shortened in form, thick through; skin bluish green; flesh dark red. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c; postpaid.