4 . H. D. GARWOOD 

Hales Best 
Since its introduction in 1924 the Hales Best varieties have continued to be the 
leading commercial cantaloupes. There are very few important cantaloupe districts 
that do not rely upon the Hales Best for the major portion of their crop. Hales 
Best has held this place on account of its earliness, thick meat, fine texture, delicious 
eating quality and its ability to stand up under hard shipping conditions. 
The original stock of Hales Best produced some very large, as well as medium 
sized melons. Since its introduction considerable work has been done to improve the 
strain. We have continued our work on this wonderful melon by selecting and breed- 
ing for sizes, uniformity, appearance and quality; saving some and discarding others; 
until today I have, what I consider, the most improved strains of Hales Best to suit 
every condition and need. These strains are all fine cantaloupes, selected to suit the 
various localities, condition and markets. All of these strains have the same high 
quality, productivity, earliness and marketability. The main differences are in sizes 
and shapes. We list them in this catalog as'‘NEW EARLY HALE'S BEST, the Improved 
Jumbo size; HALES BEST No. 36, the standard size variety; and HALES BEST 
No. 936, a larger size selection of the No. 36. I believe that, by reading our descrip- 
tions of these strains, you will be able to find the variety best suited to your particular 
requirements. You cannot go wrong in growing any of the Hales Best cantaloupes. 

NEW EARLY HALES BEST (Imp. Jumbo Strain), 85 days. This jumbo selection 
is so large that they are more adapted to roadside selling and bulk hauling in 
trucks than for crating. They will average about 4% pounds and would pack nine 
or less to a jumbo flat crate. A very uniform type having a distinct stripe or 
suture running from stem to blossom end. Measuring 6 by 6% inches they are 
well netted between the distinct sutures with practically no ribs. The flesh is 
thick, deep salmon, sweet flavored and of the finest eating quality. 
Oz. 15¢c; %4 Ib. 40c; 1% Ib. 70c; 1 Ib. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.40; 5 Ibs. $5.50; 10 Ibs. $10. Prepaid. 

Write for prices on larger quantities. 
