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Mildew Resistant No. 45 
The Mildew Resistant strains of cantaloupes were developed to overcome the 
inroads of the powdery mildew disease on the cantaloupe crops in the Imperial 
Valley in California. The development of these melons was undertaken in 1926, but 
no progress was made until 1928, when plants from varieties imported from India 
showed resistance to the disease. Although resistant, these varieties did not produce 
fruit that was commercially useful. Hence it was necessary to cross these melons 
with American varieties in order to get cantaloupes with good shipping and eating 
qualities. This cross breeding work was continued and by the further use of selection 
there was produced in 1934 the Mildew Resistant No. 45. 
The No. 45 has become the most generally used variety planted in Southern 
California and Colorado. In the Imperial Valley the presence of the disease forced 
the use of the resistant cantaloupes. In Colorado, however, where the disease is 
not present, the No. 45 has become the most popular variety because the growers 
have recognized the inherently valuable characteristics of this cantaloupe. 
We are offering seed of the three most important strains of the mildew resist¬ 
ant variety. 
The Mildew Resistant No. 45 is certain ta become one of the finest 
commercial cantaloupes 
The Mildew Resistant No. 45 is the most important and the most generally 
used of the mildew resistant cantaloupes. Without doubt this melon, more than 
any other factor, saved the cantaloupe industry in the Imperial Valley in California. 
It has not only saved the industry in California, but it also promises to produce 
significant changes in the industry in all parts of the country. The No. 45 was 
developed by Dr. I. C. Jagger, of the United States Department of Agriculture. 
It is 100% resistant to the powdery mildew. This is the factor that will most 
interest those growers in mildew infested areas. 
It is a melon that can be picked vine-ripened and shipped long distances to 
arrive in perfect shape. This factor will interest growers everywhere. 
The Mildew Resistant No. 45 is somewhat similar to the Hale’s Best, but is 
about a week later in maturing. The melons are slightly oblong, well netted and 
solid. The fruits are now somewhat smaller and more uniform than those No. 45’s 
first introduced. The flesh is salmon colored, firm textured and sweet. The flesh 
of the No. 45 is firmer than the flesh of any other commercial cantaloupe. The 
cavity is compact and well filled with seed. All these factors make it a splendid 
commercial cantaloupe. The fact that it can be picked vine ripened enhances its 
eating qualities and makes it a splendid melon for market garden purposes. 
If you have never grown the No. 45, try it this season. 
Prices postpaid: Ounce, 15c; % pound, 45c; x /i pound, 80c; 1 pound, $1.50; 
2 pounds, $2.50; 5 pounds, $5.75; 10 pounds, $11.00. 
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