


No.5 
THE No. 5 is a powdery mildew resistant cantaloupe developed by Dr. Thomas W.. Whit- 
aker of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Bred for use in districts where powdery mil- 
dew is a problem, this melon has been very successful and has proven resistant when all 
other varieties had succumbed to the disease. 
The No. 5 has been used extensively in the Imperial Valley in California for the past 
two seasons and its success is demonstrated by the fact that plantings there will be almost 
100% No. 5 seed for the coming season. 
The No. 5 produces a strong vigorous vine and abundant foliage with a very heavy 
“set” of melons. The cantaloupe has a low net and is slightly ribbed. The flesh is salmon 
colored, soft and has a good flavor. The fruit runs to jumbo 36’s in size and mature in 
about 10 days longer than the 4-50. One of its outstanding characteristics is the high sugar 
content of this melon. Because of its very high sugar content there is a tendency to develope 
sugar cracks around the stem end. This is not a desirable feature, of course, but has. not 
been a serious defect nor has it interfered with the marketing of the melons. The No. 5 
cannot be vine-ripened to the same extent as can the D-2, No. 45 and 4-50, but must. be 
picked on the first signof a ‘‘slip’” in order to stand under shipment. 
Dr. Whitaker deserves high commendation for his work in developing the No. 5. This 
cantaloupe will undoubtedly play a very important part in the melon industry in the West. 
We can offer the No. 5 seed to those who need a good melon with resistance to pow- 
dery mildew. 
Ounce, 30c; 14 pound, $1.00; 2 pound, $1.80; 1 pound, $3.00; 
Prices postpaid: 
P P 5 pounds, $13.20; 10 pounds, $24.00. 




