RESISTANT MELONS Cantaloupe 
RESISTANT NO. 5... 88 days. ie pew Mildew Resistant strain was used last 
_ season in the Imperial Valley of Cali 
success. Many of the large shippers have hailed the No. 5 as ane most Saine Enis 
ping melon. It was developed from the No. 45 and shows more resistance to certain 
types of mildew. The sugar content is very high and in appearance it is much like its 
Hale’s Best parent. On account of its high sugar content it should be picked on about 
a three-quarter slip, if it is to be shipped long distances. For local market it will stand 
being picked full-slip. In appearance it is very similar to the other Mildew Resistant 
strains, except that the netting is more flat and finer lined, showing considerable suture. 
Prices Prepaid: Oz. 25c; 1% Ib. 80c; 12 Ib. $1.40; 1 lb. $2.50; 2 lbs. $4.75; 5 lbs. $11.00; 10 lbs. $20.00. 
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RESISTANT NO. 8 . . . 88 days. This melon is popular everywhere because of its 
size, prolificness and hardiness. The quality is good and 
will stand rough shipping. Having a fine exterior appearance the No. 8 does not run 
uniform in size, a feature that recommends it to the market grower. Well netted with 
thick, sweet, firm salmon flesh and a small seed cavity. The No. 8 will produce you a 
heavy crop of large, quality melons; average 7 by 6% inches in size. 
Prices Prepaid: Oz. 20c: “%4 lb. 65c; 12 lb. $1.20; I lb. $2.00; 2 lbs. $3.75: 5 lbs. $8.75; 10 lbs. $16.00. 
RESISTANT NO. 50... . 88 days. This variety runs rather oblong in shape and 
will vary in size, though they will pack a strong 12 
jumbo. Vines are very vigorous and heavy yielders. Heavily netted they show some 
stripe. Flesh good salmon color, firm texture with medium seed cavity. A fine shipping 
variety. 
Prices Prepaid: Oz. 20c; /% lb. 65c; ¥ lb. $1.20; 1 lb. $2.00; 2 lbs. $3.75; 5 lbs. $8.75; 10 lbs. $16.00. 
H. D. GARWOOD SEED COMPANY 5 
