Irish Gray Watermelon
Also called General Pershing. The size of this melon is uniformly large, and it closely resembles Kleckley's Sweet except the color, which is a yellowish gray. Flesh is very sweet and firm, without hard center, brilliant sparkling red. Rind is almost as tough as a citron, making it a grand shipper. Seed is white. Also recommended for the home garden on account of its superior quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., 90c, prepaid.
Originally listed in: 1935 Isbell's Seeds
Also called General Pershing. The size of this melon is uniformly large, and it closely resembles Kleckley's Sweet except the color, which is a yellowish gray. Flesh is very sweet and firm, without hard center, brilliant sparkling red. Rind is almost as tough as a citron, making it a grand shipper. Seed is white. Also recommended for the home garden on account of its superior quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., 90c, prepaid.
Originally listed in: 1935 Isbell's Seeds
Irish Gray Watermelon
A comparatively new variety that is becoming very popular as a shipping sort. Fruits long, oval in shape and of light yellowish-gray color. The rind is exceptionally hard and firm. The flesh is bright red, sweet, firm but free from any hard centers or stringiness. A very desirable variety for those who prefer a long, light colored shipping melon.
Originally listed in: Porter and Sons mid-20th-century pricelist
A comparatively new variety that is becoming very popular as a shipping sort. Fruits long, oval in shape and of light yellowish-gray color. The rind is exceptionally hard and firm. The flesh is bright red, sweet, firm but free from any hard centers or stringiness. A very desirable variety for those who prefer a long, light colored shipping melon.
Originally listed in: Porter and Sons mid-20th-century pricelist