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Quality & reliability make this an excellent variety. A classic, oblong 10” x 12” striped melon that weighs in at 15-25 lbs w/bt. dark-red, juicy, sweet flesh. It is famous for its flavor! The juice is so sweet, the melons will disappear from your refrigerator in no time flat. The fruits are light green w/dk green stripes. It was an All-American Selection winner in 1964. Resistant to fusarium wilt and anthracnose. Sun. (Maturity: 85 days)

This is the standard for small (icebox) watermelons; saves space in the garden & refrigerator! Sweet & juicy. Excellent Northern, short-season type that produces reliable yields of 6-12 lb, perfectly round fruits, from 7-8.5” in diameter. Has a solid green rind & deep red flesh that resists cracking. This strain has been selected for cool growing conditions & high yields. Good resistance to drought & disease. Sun. (Maturity: 75 days)

Heirloom. This is the standard for orange fleshed watermelons. Colorful & tasty! It is a long type w/markings similar to the Allsweet type (dark green w/lighter green strips). Excellent taste & texture. Has delicious orange, crisp, & sweet flesh w/a high sugar content. The strong rinds make it good for saving & shipping. Average fruit is 18" long & about 30-35 lbs. Maturity: 90-95 days. Picnic types are large enough for sharing. CITRULLUS lanatus 'Tendersweet Orange'.

Perennial: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Native from British Colombia to Mexico. Among the largest native Western ferns. It has coarse, leathery leaves. Use near a pool or brook, against a shaded wall or in a woodland setting. Protect from high wind. Height: up to 9'. Leaves: 36-72". Exposure: filtered sun or bright shade. Water: moist-not soggy. USDA Z8.