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NO. 45 
Chief Use: Shipping 
Matures: 95-100 days 
Skin Color: Dark 
Flesh Color: Salmon 
Shape: Oval 
Netting: Heavy 
Size: 6% x 6 inches 
These Mildew Resistant No. 
45 cantaloupes have superceded 
most other varieties in those dis- 
tricts wanting the finest shipping 
melon. The No. 45 can be picked 
on a full slip and shipped long 
distances without breaking down. 

MILDEW RESISTANT NO. 45 
The Mildew Resistant No. 45 cantaloupe was developed by Dr. I. C. Jagger of the 
U. S. Department of Agriculture and introduced in 1934 to assist in overcoming the 
effects of the powdery mildew disease in the Imperial Valley in California. At one 
time it was thought that the No. 45 was 100% resistant to the powdery mildew. How- 
ever during the past two seasons in the Imperial Valley a new form of this mildew has 
appeared and infected the plants of the No. 45. At the present time others are carrying 
on the work of Dr. Jagger in developing new resistant varieties of cantaloupes. 
Experiences of the past few years have clearly demonstrated that where mildew 
infestation is not serious, the No. 45 serves to give a splendid commercial melon. Be- 
cause of its fine shipping qualities, the No. 45 has now superceded most other varieties 
in Western cantaloupe districts, even where mildew is not present. | 
No. 45 can be vine-ripened, picked on a full slip, and shipped long distances with- 
out any breakdown of the solid firm flesh. It is somewhat similar to the Hale’s Best, 
since the No. 112 Hale’s Best was used in the original crosses to develop the No. 45, but | 
it 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. The vines vigorous and prolific. 
You will find the No. 45 one of the finest of the late maturing commercial canta- 
ioupes. 
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Prices postpaid: Ounce, 15c: % pound, 45c: ¥2 pound, 80c; 1 pound, $1.50; 
5 pounds, $5.75: 10 pounds, $11.00. 
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