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The Mildew Resistant No. 45 is probably the only canta¬ 
loupe in use today that was developed for a particular pur¬ 
pose. The powdery mildew disease had become so destructive 
in the Imperial Valley in California that it was necessary 
that some immune variety be developed if cantaloupes were 
to be grown there. Dr. 1. C. dagger of the Department of 
Agriculture began this work in 1926, and it was only after 
years of intensive cross breeding work that he developed and 
introduced the Mildew Resistant No. 45 in 1934. 
At one time it was claimed for the No. 45 that it was 
100% resistant to the powdery mildew. However, during the 
past season in the Imperial Valley a new form of this mildew appeared and infected 
the plants of the No. 45. At the present time, using the splendid exploratory work 
of Dr. dagger as a foundation, we are working upon a variety that is expected to 
NO. 45 
Chief Use; Shipping 
Matures: 95-100 days 
Skin Color: Dark 
Flesh Color: Salmon 
Shape: Oval 
Netting: Heavy 
Size: 614x6 inches 
The Mildew Resistant No. 45 is the results of the work of Dr. Ivan C. Jagger. We 
pay tribute to this splendid work on pages 4 and 5 of this catalog. 
be resistant even to the new form of mildew. This work is described on pages 4 
and 5 of this catalog. 
While the Mildew Resistant No. 45 was developed primarily to serve the 
Imperial Valley in fighting the mildew this melon is of such excellence that it has 
displaced all other varieties in many cantaloupe sections. Although the powdery 
mildew disease does not infect their fields, the cantaloupe growers of Colorado, 
Arizona, New Mexico and much of Texas have adopted the No. 45 as their major 
variety. 
To the average grower the principal characteristic of the No. 45 is its ability 
to be vine ripened and still retain its firmness of flesh for many days. This char¬ 
acteristic enables the grower to get the finest quality melons and still not suffer 
loss because of handling or delay in reaching the market. 
The Mildew Resistant No. 45 is somewhat similar to the Hale’s Best, but is a 
week to ten days later in maturing. The melons are slightly oblong, well netted, and 
solid. The flesh is salmon colored, firm textured and sweet. The cavity is compact 
and well filled with seed. All these factors make it one of the leading commercial 
cantaloupes. 
Prices postpaid: Ounce, 15c; % pound 45c; Vz pound, 80c; 1 pound, $1.50; 
2 pounds, $2.50; 5 pounds, $5.75; 10 pounds, $11.00. 
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