WATERMELONS AT CHRISTMAS - It was not unusual for Hayden A. Lowery, of Lowery's District, to grow fine watermelons. What was unusual was that in December of 1909 Hayden Lowery was still harvesting watermelons from his field. Most watermelons no longer grow in the fields after the severe summer heat. One vine in Mr. Lowery's garden produced 32 melons averaging 30 pounds each. Mr. Lowery brought in two of the melons to the "Courier Dispatch", much to the delight of the amazed staff. Dublin Courier Dispatch, December 24, 1909, p. 3.
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