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Mildew Resistant No. 45 


The Mildew Resistant No. 45 is one of tke finest shipping melons. It can be 
picked on a full slip and stand shipment for long distances. 
2 Af leas MILDEW RESISTANT No. 45 cantaloupe has achieved 
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great earned popularity and, excepting only the Hale’s Best 
is one of the most widely used strains of cantaloupes. 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 distances without any ese selene 
Netting : Heavy of the solid, firm flesh. 
Size: 644x6 inches 
ee erred The No. 45 was developed by Dr. I. C. Jagger of the U. S. 
Department of Agriculture. Since the No. 112 Hale’s Best 
was used in the original crosses to develop the No. 45, this mildew resistant canta- 
loupe is somewhat similar to the Hale’s Best. The true No. 45 is slightly oblong, 
well netted and solid. The flesh is salmon colored, 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. 
Chief Use: Shipping 
Matures: 95-100 days 
Skin Color: Dark 
Flesh Coior: Salmon 
Shape: Oval 
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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superseded most other varieties in Western cantaloupe districts, even where mildew 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; 14 pound, 65c; '% pound, $1.20; 1 pound, $2.00; 
2 pounds, $3.80; 5 pounds, $8.80; 10 pounds, $16.00. 
