8 H. D. GARWOOD 
Powdery Mildew 
The Mildew Resistant strains are, in all probability, the only cantaloupes that 
were developed for a particular purpose, and with a particular aim in view. The 
powdery mildew disease had become so destructive in the Imperial Valley of Cali- 
fornia that it became necessary to produce a variety that was immune or discontinue 
the growing of cantaloupes in that important district. The late Dr. Ivan C. Jagger, 
of the Department of Agriculture, and his associates started this work in 1926. I list 
and grow five of these, all somewhat different but all having a particular place in the 
cantaloupe shipping trade. No. 1 and No. 8 are very large and are used for the trade 
desiring an extra large melon. The No. 50 and No. 50-13 are for trade desiring a 
somewhat smaller melon. The No. 45 is the standard in most of the large shipping dis- 
tricts. The 'No. 45, is also known as “Imperial 45” and “Hales Best 45.” 



Mildew Resistant No. 45 Cantaloupe 
While the MILDEW RESISTANT No. 45 was developed primarily to serve the 
Imperial Valley in fighting the mildew, on account of its excellent qualities it has 
displaced all other varieties in many cantaloupe growing districts. Although the 
powdery mildew does not effect their fields, the cantaloupe growers of Colorado, 
Arizona, New Mexico and much of Texas have adopted the ‘No. 45 as their main 
variety. 
The finest indorsement that can be made for the Mildew Resistant No. 45 comes 
from the Phoenix, Arizona, district; where over 2700 cars of cantaloupes were 
shipped in 1940. These cantaloupe shippers have this to say about their 1940 crop, 
which was 100 per cent the Mildew Resistant No. 45. “Our early cantaloupes are 
the finest in history. The old reliable No. 45, the best commercial melon ever devel- 
oped, has again produced strong, healthy vines, highly desirable fruit. Every de- 
sirable characteristic is here—well formed, heavy netted melons; thick meat and 
small seed cavity; superlative cutting quality, proved carrying quality and above 
all, THE FINEST, SWEETEST FLAVOR THAT ONLY HIGHLY SUGARED 
MELONS CAN BOAST.” Need we say more than these large commercial growers 
have said about the Mildew Resistant 'No. 45 cantaloupe? 
MILDEW RESISTANT No. 45 is an 88 day melon, somewhat oblong, well netted 
and very solid. The flesh is a deep salmon color, sweet flavored and firmer than 
most other cantaloupes. The seed cavity is compact and well filled, causing it to 
hold up well for long distance shipping. It can be picked on a full slip, shipped 
long distances and arrive in perfect eating condition. They pack a uniform 12 to 
the jumbo flat crate. 
Oz. 15¢; 4 Ib. 40c; % Ib. 70c; 1 Ib. $1.25; 2 Ibs. $2.40; 5 Ibs. $5.50; 10 Ibs. $10. Prepaid. 
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