The Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Seed Breeders Ass'n 
Resistant Melons 
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The Mildew Resistant No. 1 cantaloupe is one of several strains that have been 
developed to check the inroads of the powdery mildew in the cantaloupe crops. 
Like other mildew resistant strains, the No. 1 is a salmon-fleshed, well netted, 
oblong cantaloupe. The flesh is thick and sweet; the cavity is small and compact. 
The vines are vigorous and produce a large crop. 
The No. 1 strain is distinguished from the No. 45 by two principal character¬ 
istics: it is slightly earlier, and it produces larger melons. The No. 1 is a large 
cantaloupe, running in sizes from jumbo thirty-sixes to twenty-sevens. It is almost 
a week later than the Hale’s Best in maturing. 
We believe.that for the market gardener who wishes to grow a melon somewhat 
larger than most commercial cantaloupes that the No. 1 will meet his needs. It has 
quality to go with its size and will appeal to your customers. 
Prices postpaid: Ounce, 15c; pound, 40c; Vz pound, 70c; 1 pound, $1.25; 
2 pounds, $2.40; 5 pounds, $5.15; 10 pounds, $10.00. 
The large size of the Mildew Resistant No. 8 is shown in comparison with a Hale’s 
Best melon on the upper left in this picture. Old Mexico uses 
the No. 8 almost exclusively. 
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The Mildew Resistant No. 8 is a melon that is attractive to growers in mildew- 
free areas because of its hardiness, its proliflcness and its size. 
The Mildew Resistant No. 8 is a salmon-fleshed cantaloupe, well netted, thick 
fleshed, with a small cavity. The melons have a fine external appearance, and will 
average larger than the Hale’s Best in size. The No. 8 is about a week later in 
maturing than the Hale’s Best. 
The No. 8 is not entirely resistant to the powdery mildew disease, but this 
feature will not affect its popularity in districts which are not infected with mildew. 
The quality of the No. 8 is very good. It will stand considerable handling with¬ 
out breaking down. It will not run to a single uniform type. These features will 
recommend it to the market gardeners. 
If you are looking for a cantaloupe that is hardy and will produce a heavy 
crop of large melons then you can rely upon the No. 8. 
Prices postpaid: Ounce, 15c; *4 pound, 40c; V 2 pound, 70c; 1 pound, $1.25; 
2 pounds, $2.40; 5 pounds, $5.15; 10 pounds, $10.00. 
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