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SELECTION 
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Globo de Oro 
Developed and Introduced by The Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Seed Breeders Association 
WE ARE LIMITING THE SALE OF GLOBO SEED. 
We, as seedsmen, realize that much as we might like to promote the sales of 
Globo de Oro seed, it would be easy to flood the country with this seed, resulting 
in a decided slump in prices received for the melons. Because careful attention 
must be given to the growing and harvesting of the Globos, the grower must be 
conscientious in his work with them. Hence if we flooded the country with Globo 
seed, many growers would plant it who would not give it the care and attention it 
deserves. This lack of care would reflect back on the melon. 
Therefore to protect the careful grower and to protect the reputation of the 
Globo, we are limiting the sale of the Globo de Oro seed. We shall establish limits 
upon the amount of this seed that will be sold in any particular cantaloupe district, 
and when this limit is reached sales will stop. We believe that only those who want 
the very best and who will give only the most careful attention to their crop will 
order the seed at the price we are asking, which is $2.00 per pound. It is our 
intention to protect both you and ourselves by placing a limitation on the quan¬ 
tity of seed sold and by asking the price we have set. 
DESCRIPTION OF THE GLOBO DE ORO 
The Globo de Oro is nearly round, covered with a slight netting, and is golden 
in appearance when fully ripe. The cavity of the melon is very small, and the 
thick flesh is orange colored and edible to the rind. The vines are hardy, vigor¬ 
ous, and yield heavily over a long period. In size the Globo runs to the jumbo 
thirty-six, with a few of the twenty-seven pack. It is a medium late melon, mid¬ 
way between the Hale's Best and the Honey Dew. It is in quality that the Globo 
de Oro is outstanding, for it is a splendid shipper and its flavor is unexcelled. 
Prices postpaid: Packet, 10c; ounce, 20c; ^4 pound, 65c; V 2 pound, $1.15; 
1 pound, $2.00; 2 pounds, $3.50. 
The flavor of the Globo de Oro is exceptionally fine. 
