Kleckley's Sweet or Monte Cristo Watermelon
This melon has become immensely popular because of its superb flavor and surpassing crispness. On account of its crispness and tenderness it is not recommended for shipping, but for nearby markets and for home consumption it has no superior. Shape is accurately shown in illustration; average length is about 18 to 20 inches. The large fruits taper slightly toward the stem end. Color very dark green, almost black. Quality is superb. Seeds are white and placed close to the rind, outside of the big, solid, bright scarlet heart. Season is medium early; nothing can be finer for the latitude of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, etc. Matures in 80 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 80c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $3.25.
Originally listed in: 1935 Isbell's Seeds
This melon has become immensely popular because of its superb flavor and surpassing crispness. On account of its crispness and tenderness it is not recommended for shipping, but for nearby markets and for home consumption it has no superior. Shape is accurately shown in illustration; average length is about 18 to 20 inches. The large fruits taper slightly toward the stem end. Color very dark green, almost black. Quality is superb. Seeds are white and placed close to the rind, outside of the big, solid, bright scarlet heart. Season is medium early; nothing can be finer for the latitude of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, etc. Matures in 80 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 80c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $3.25.
Originally listed in: 1935 Isbell's Seeds