168 MISC. PUB. 190, U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE 
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS 
As used in these grades: 
“Mature” means having reached the stage of de- 
velopment at which the melon is palatable. 
“Well formed’ means having the characteristic 
shape but not necessarily the perfect type of the 
variety. (Note permissible shapes shown in fig. 1.) 
“Not badly misshapen” means that the melons 
are not bottle necks or gourd necks, but may be 
tapered at the ends or slightly constricted. 
“Free from damage” means that the melons are 
not injured to an extent readily apparent upon 
examination. Melons showing a greenish yellow sun- 
burned spot not larger than 9 square inches shall not 
be considered as damaged, but melons showing sun- 
burn in excess of this amount, or which show any 
pronounced golden-yellow color, shall be regarded as 
damaged. 
‘Serious damage” means any injury which affects 
the edible quality of the melon or which detracts 
materially from its appearance. Melons showing sun- 
scald are regarded as seriously damaged. Melons 
showing not more than 15 flatly elevated anthracnose 
spots which are not cracked or pitted shall not be 
considered as seriously damaged. 
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