Iceberg Watermelon
An improved form of Kolb's Gem which it resembles in shape, size and appearance, but is darker in color, both outside and inside. The outside is dark green, with lighter marking, but general effect is dark. The flesh is deep red and very sweet. The rind is comparatively thin, but remarkably tough and not disposed to crack; splendid shipper. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 50C; lb. 80c.
Originally listed in: Great Northern Seed Co. 1918
An improved form of Kolb's Gem which it resembles in shape, size and appearance, but is darker in color, both outside and inside. The outside is dark green, with lighter marking, but general effect is dark. The flesh is deep red and very sweet. The rind is comparatively thin, but remarkably tough and not disposed to crack; splendid shipper. Pkt. 4C; oz. 10C; 2 oz. 18C; ¼ lb. 30C; ½ lb. 50C; lb. 80c.
Originally listed in: Great Northern Seed Co. 1918
Iceberg Watermelon
In general shape, size and appearance it is similar to the well known Kolb's Gem, but is distinctly darker and the skin, where the melon rests on the ground is rich yellow instead of white, as in that variety. It has a very firm, hard rind and is as good a shipper as the Kolb's Gem, but the flesh is much deeper colored, extends nearer to the rind, is much more tender and sweet. The best colored shipping melon yet produced.
Originally listed in: Porter and Sons mid-20th-century pricelist
In general shape, size and appearance it is similar to the well known Kolb's Gem, but is distinctly darker and the skin, where the melon rests on the ground is rich yellow instead of white, as in that variety. It has a very firm, hard rind and is as good a shipper as the Kolb's Gem, but the flesh is much deeper colored, extends nearer to the rind, is much more tender and sweet. The best colored shipping melon yet produced.
Originally listed in: Porter and Sons mid-20th-century pricelist