Quality . . . Purity . . . and . . . Selection 
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The Six-Three is a distinct new variety, introduced last 
year. It is distinctive in the unusual vigor of the vine, in the 
close netting on the melon, and in the exceptional solidity 
and firmness of the flesh. 
The Six-Three is a dark skinned, round cantaloupe of 
standard 36 size. It matures at Rocky Ford about a week later 
than the Hales Best types, and because of its vitality it pro¬ 
duces a large crop of fine quality melons. These cantaloupes 
are firm and closely netted and make exceptionally fine 
shipping melons. The flesh is orange colored with a firm fine 
texture. There is no tendency of the flesh to break dow 
and become watery when handled after picking on a full slip. The even sizes, pro¬ 
lificness, shipping qualities and fine flavor of the Six-Three are the qualities that 
we recommend to you. 
We have grown the Six-Three for several years before introducing it to the 
growers. From this experience with this melon, we are convinced that it is one that 
will be of value to the commercial shipper. 
During the past few years many varieties have been introduced by seed houses 
and growers throughout the nation. Many of these cantaloupes show very little if 
any improvement over varieties already in use. Realizing that this condition exists, 
we have been very careful not to introduce and recommend a new cantaloupe unless 
we are sure that it is really an improvement over the existing varieties. The Six- 
Three has the improved features that enable us to recommend it to you. It is an 
improvement over the Hales Best types in the solidity and firmness of flesh. It has 
the advantage in that it can be vine ripened and shipped long distances or held for a 
considerable time without breaking down. It is an improvement over the Mildew 
Resistant No. 45 because of its even uniform sizes that means less loss when crated. 
The Six-Three is a better melon. Try it. 
Prices postpaid: Ounce, 15c; V 4 pound 45c; Vz pound, 80c; 1 pound, $1.50; 
2 pounds, $2.50; 5 pounds, $5.75; 10 pounds, $11.00. 
SIX-THREE 
Chief Use: Market 
and Shipping 
Matures: 94-99 days 
Skin Color: Dark 
Flesh Color: Orange 
Shape: Globe 
Netting: Heavy 
Size: 5%x5t4 inches 
Agreeable taste and tempting appearance are two necessai'y attributes of a canta¬ 
loupe. The Six-Three has its full share of these characteristics. This picture shows 
the pleasing contrast of color between the dark green around the innd 
and the orange color of the flesh. 
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