10 lb Chopped melon

2 Lemons

2 qt Cold water

1/4 lb Preserved ginger or ginger

-root 10 lb Sugar

Pare watermelon. Discard rind and all of the pink portion. Grind white portion through food chopper, using the coarse knife. Use the following proportions: Combine melon and water. Cook slowly until melon is clear. Add sugar, sliced lemon, and ginger, cut in small pieces. Cook slowly until thick. Mrs. Mary V. Jones, Scottsville, VA.