HALE’S 
? BEST 
CANTALOUPE 
When the HALE’S BEST CANTALOUPE was introduced, back in 1924, it gained 
instant popularity—which it still holds. The original Hale’s Best produced some very 
large, as well as medium size melons. By careful selection and breeding we have pro- 
duced three outstanding strains which, I am sure, will fill your every need. We describe 
below our NEW EARLY, which is a Jumbo strain; our No. 36 is a Standard size melon 
while the No. 936 is the cream of Hale’s Best strains for size, uniformity and packing. 
The 3 Outslanding 
Hale's Best 
Canlaleupes 



NEW EARLY HALE’S BEST Our Improved Jumbo Strain, 85 days. This 
Jumbo selection is so large that they are more 
adapted for roadside sale than for crating. They will average about 4% pounds and 
would pack 9 or less to the jumbo flat crate. A very uniform type having a distinct 
stripe running from the 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 qualities. 
Prices Prepaid: Oz. 15c; %4 lb. 40c; 2 lb. 80c; 1 lb. $1.50; 2 lbs. $2.80; 5 Ibs. $6.50: 10 Ibs. $12.00. 
’ 85 days. Since introduction in 1931 this variety has con- 
HALE’S BEST NO. 36 tinued to be one of the leading strains for the market 
grower. So uniform in size and shape, measuring 5% by 6 inches and packing 12 to the 
jumbo fiat crate, there is no losses from off sizes. Very solidly netted, no ribs, and little 
if any sutures. The flesh is deep, very fine grained, rich, spicy and a deep salmon color. 
An excellent, uniform strain of Hale’s Best for any requirement. 
Prices Prepaid: Oz. 15c; 4 lb. 40c: 2 lb. 80c; 1 lb. $1.50; 2 lbs. $2.80; 5 lbs. $6.50; 10 lbs. $12.00. 
HALE’S BEST NO. 936 85 days. Selected from the No. 36 this melon is the 
most uniform of all the Hale’s Best strains. While 
many firms list this variety under various names I have yet to see a better Hale’s Best 
strain than our No. 936. Our planting stocks are taken from the very earliest of the 
crown-set melons, from heavy producing plants. The melons are then selected for their 
uniformity in size, shape, netting and interior qualities. In this way I am able to keep 
this strain up to the standard that I have set for a PERFECT HALE’S BEST. Slightly 
larger than the No. 36 the No. 936 carried a perfect net; has no sectors and runs to even 
Jumbo sizes. The vines are very hardy and vigorous, producing a crop of perfectly uni- 
form melons. Measuring 6 by 5% inches they will pack 12 melons to the jumbo crate. 
The flesh is a rich salmon, very thick and with a very small seed cavity. One of the 
principal characteristics of the No. 936 is its uniformity, and high percentage of salable 
melons. 
Prices Prepaid: Oz. 15c; 4 lb. 40c; ¥2 lb. 80c; 1 Ib. $1.50; 2 lbs. $2.80: 5 Ibs. $6.50; 10 lbs. $12.00. 
