Cantaloupes 
MILDEW RESISTANT 
CANTALOUPES 
The Mildew Resistant strains of cantaloupes were developed to save the cantaloupe 
industry in the Imperial Valley of California. The late Dr. Ivan C. Jagger, and his as¬ 
sociates, started work in 1926, but little progress was made until 1928, when plants im¬ 
ported from India showed resistance to the disease. Although resistant, these varieties 
did not produce melons that were commercially useful. It was then decided to cross these 
varieties with our American varieties, in order to produce cantaloupes that would have 
good shipping and eating qualities. This cross breeding was continued until over 8,000 
crosses were made. During this time a number of varieties were brought into commer¬ 
cial use. Many of these have been discarded, only the types of special merit have sur¬ 
vived. We list five of these, all somewhat different and all having a particular place 
in the trade. The No. 45 is the standard, main shipper; Nos. 1 and 8 are for the early 
planters or where large melons are desired; Nos. 50 and 50-13 produce smaller melons 
than the No. 45. The No. 8 is a mighty fine melon for the truck or roadside trade. 
MILDEW RESISTANT NO. 1 88 days. Used in California for the brush cov¬ 
ered plantings and is 100% resistant to powdery mildew. This cantaloupe is salmon 
fleshed, well netted and oval in shape. The flesh is thick and sweet, seed cavity small 
and compact. Vines are vigorous and prolific. Maturing a little later than the Hale’s 
Best varieties the No. 1 produces a larger melon, packing 9 to the jumbo flat crate. A 
fine melon for the market gardener who wishes to grow a melon somewhat larger than 
most of the commercial varieties. Will hold up for several days after picking. 
Prices Postpaid: Ounce 15c; % pound 40c; x /i pound 70c; 1 pound $1.25; 
2 pounds $2.40; 5 pounds $5.50; 10 pounds $10.00. 
Mildew Resistant No. If.5 Cantaloupe 
MILDEW RESISTANT NO. 45 88 days. The standard melon of the mildew 
resistant strains, sometimes called “Hale’s Best No. 45.” 100% resistant to powdery K 
mildew this melon is the main crop cantaloupe for the shipping trade in those infested 
areas. It can be picked on a full slip and shipped long distances to arrive in perfect 
shape. Somewhat similar to the Hale’s Best it is a little later in maturing. The melons 
are somewhat oblong, well netted and solid. The flesh is salmon colored, sweet and 
firmer than other cantaloupes. The seed cavity is compact and well filled with seed, 
causing it to hold up well with rough handling. Pack 12 to the jumbo flat. 
Prices Postpaid: Ounce 15c; % pound 40c; /i pound 70c; 1 pound $1.25; 
2 pounds $2.40; 5 pounds $5.50; 10 pounds $10.00. 
Write for prices on larger quantities. 
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H. D. GARWOOD SEED CO. 
