
QUALITY © PURITY « SELECTION 

No. 45 
THE MILDEW RESISTANT No. 45 has become one of the most popular cantaloupes, being 
widely planted in most sections where a high quality commercial melon is desired. It con- 
tinues to be successful in most Western sections and is now generally used in many Eastern 
and Southern cantaloupe districts. 
Since the No. 112 Hale’s Best was used in making the original crosses that produced 
the No. 45, this mildew resistant melori is somewhat similar to the Hale’s Best. The 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 36 jumbo sized melons, maturing about 10 days later than 
the Hale’s Best. 
The vigor and the shipping qualities of the No. 45 account for its universal popularity. 
It is one of the finest commercial melons on the market because it can be vine ripened and 
stand shipment to distant points. Its heavy ‘‘set’’ of melons make it popular with the grower 
because of the large yields obtained. Its fine quality and flavor make it popular with the 
buyers. 
We can heartily recommend the No. 45 to the commercial growers. 
Pri tpaid: Ounce, 25¢; 14 pound, 75¢; Y2 pound, $1.35; 1 pound, $2.25; 
hi sted 2 pounds, $4.25; 5 pounds, $9.90; 10 pounds, $18.00. 
A Mildew Resistant No. 45 cantaloupe. These two pictures are of the 
same melon, shown before and after cutting it open. 

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