
TWO IMPORTANT 
MILDEW RESISTANT NO. 45 
The Mildew Resistant No. 45 cantaloupe has achieved great earned popularity 
and, excepting only the Hale’s Best, is one of the most widely used strains of canta- 
loupes. The vigor and shipping qualities of the No. 45 have accounted for this 
popularity. Picked vine ripened on a full slip, this melon can be shipped long dis- 
tances without any breakdown of the solid, firm flesh. 
The No. 45 was developed by Dr. I. C. Jagger of the U. S. Department of Agri- 
culture. Since the No. 112 Hale’s Best was used in the original crosses to develop the 
No. 45, this mildew resistant cantaloupe is somewhat similar to the Hale’s Best. 
The true No. 45 is slightly oblong, well netted and solid. The flesh is salmon col- 
ored, firm textured and sweet. The cavity is small and compactly filled with seed. 
The vines are vigorous and prolific, maturing their melons about a week to ten days 
later than the Hale’s Best. 
Although the No. 45 was developed to cope with the infestations of mildew, 
experience has proven that its inherent qualities are those that recommend it to 
growers everywhere. Because of its fine shipping qualities, the No. 45 has now 
superseded most other varieties in Western cantaloupe districts, even where mildew 
is not present. Eastern cantaloupe sections are also adopting the No. 45 and greater 
acreages of this melon are being planted each season. We believe that in coming 
years the No. 45 will continue to grow in popularity. At the present time we are 
working on some improved strains of this cantaloupe which we think will add to 
its popularity. 
This season our supply of the No. 45 is limited and we would suggest that we 
receive your order early. 
Prices postpaid: Ounce, 20c: % pound, 60c: 12 pound, $1.00: 1 pound, $1.75: 
2 pounds, $3.35: 5 pounds, $7.70; 10 pounds, $14.00. 
Chief Use: Shipping 
Matures: 95-100 days 
Skin Color: Dark 
Flesh Color: Salmon 
Shape: Oval 
Netting: Heavy 
Size: 61% x 6 inches 

These Mildew Resistant No. 45 
cantaloupes have superseded 
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. 

