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THE MILDEW RESISTANT No. 45 is an outstanding example of scientific cantaloupe breeding 
and is now the standard melon among the mildew resistant varieties. With the single excep- 
tion of the Hale’s Best, the No. 45 is probably the most widely planted strains of cantaloupes. 
It has been adopted by practically all Western cantaloupe sections, but is now being superseded 
in some of them by the D-2 and new 4-50. Many Eastern and Southern cantaloupe growing 
districts have also found the No. 45 the finest melon available for shipping purposes. 
The No. 45 was developed by Dr. J. 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 cantaloupe is somewhat similar to the Hale’s Best. The true No. 45 is 
slightly oblong, well netted and solid. Picked vine-ripened on a full slip, it can be shipped 
long distances. without any breakdown of the solid, firm flesh. The flesh is salmon colored, 
firm textured and sweet. The cavity is small and compactly filled with seed. The vines are 
vigorous and prolific, producing a 12 pack jumbo melon maturing about a week to 10 days 
later than the Hale’s Best. 
While the Mildew Resistant No. 45 was originally developed to cope with the infestations 
of mildew in sections of California, the vigor and shipping qualities of this cantaloupe has 
led to its adoption by many other districts in other parts of the country. The vigorous vines, 
which helped the No. 45 resist mildew, make it a valuable melon for any district. Its shipping 
qualities, the fact that it can be vine ripened and still hold up under shipping conditions, are 
valuable assets for any cantaloupe grower. Its fine flavor makes for its popularity on the 
markets and results in a ready sale. 
Commercial shippers will find the No. 45 a splendid melon for their purposes. 
Prices postpaid: Ounce, 25c; 1/4 pound, 75c; 2 pound, $1.35; 1 pound, $2.25; 
2 pounds, $4.25; 5 pounds, $9.90; 10 pounds, $18.00. 




Mao. 45 
Chief Use: Shipping 
Matures: 95-100 days 
Skin Color: Dark 
Flesh Color: Sefrmon 
Shape: Oval A Mildew Resistant No. 45 cantaloupe. These two pictures are 
Netting: Hesvy of the same melon, shown before and after cutting it open. 
Size: 612x6 inches 
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