This special edition of "Watermelons and Muskmelons in South Dakota" was written by N.E. Hansen, Horticulturist, and his Assistant, W.S. Thornber, from the Department of Horticulture, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and first published in 1900. A short book with historic information on the Watermelon and Muskmelon industry in the US, including statistics on various varieties, and a special focus on growing in the the South Dakota region. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally rendered. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.