

Purdue 44 
THE PurRDUE 44, a new cantaloupe developed by the Purdue University Agricultural 
Experiment Station, promises to be one of the leading Hale’s Best types for future use by 
market gardeners and commercial shippers. It is a selection made by the Experiment Station 
from:our Seed Breeders and possesses the fine characteristics of that strain plus other desir- 
able features, notably a resistance to alternaria leaf-spot, a destructive disease of muskmelons 
in southern Indiana. 
In appearance the Purdue 44 resembles the Seed Breeders in the vigorous vines and in 
the fruit produced. The melons are fairly uniform in size, averaging a little larger than the 
Seed Breeders. There are no pronounced ribs and the net is heavy and uniform. The size of 
the fruit cavity is about the average for varieties of its type. In southern Indiana, where the 
melon iwas developed, the Purdue 44 is considerably more productive than other varieties 
and ‘shows a high sugar content. In season of maturity it ranks with the earlier strains of 
the Hale’s Best variety. 
; Alternaria leaf-spot is a disease of cantaloupes that seriously affected the crops of 
southern Indiana. The Purdue 44 is resistant to this disease although not resistant to bac- 
terial wilt. Wherever the leaf spot is present the Purdue 44 will be found much superior 
to other Hale’s Best strains in both quality and yield. 
‘Wessecured stock seed of the Purdue 44 from the Purdue University Agricultural Ex- 
periment Station for planting this.season. Our supply of seed of this variety is not large 
this season. We are offering it to the growers since we believe that the Purdue 44, because 
‘of its*vigor and quality, will find a general acceptance and will be a valuable addition to the 
list of Hale’s Best strains of cantaloupes. 
Prices postpaid: ounce, 30c; 4 pound, $1.00; /% pound, $1.80; 1 pound, $3.00. 
Auzona Yo. 13 
THE ARIZONA No. 13 cantaloupe has been developed by the Horticultural Department of 
the University of Arizona. It combines the desirable eating qualities of the Perfecto with 
the firm-fleshed, shipping qualities of the Mildew Resistant No. 45, together with obtaining 
other desirable features. 
The Arizona No. 13 is a small melon running generally to the standard 45 size. It is 
mostly globe shaped with no rib or stripe. The netting is very coarse and close. The rind — 
is thin, tough and fairly dark green. The flesh is a bright orange to salmon color, thick, 
juicy andvery sweet. The high sugar content and flavor give it fine eating qualities. It can _ 
be picked on a full slip and will stand up under long shipment. It matures in 5 to 7 days 
earlier than the No. 45. | 
This melon shows considerable promise as a fine quality cantaloupe for the grower who 
needs small‘sizes. Our supply of seed is limited but we suggest that the Arizona No. 13 be ~ 
given a trial in your fields this season. 
Prices postpaid: ounce, 30c; 4 pound, $1.00; /2 pound, $1.80; 1 pound, $3.00. 
dL-3 
IN ‘THE NEw H-3 we are presenting a Perfecto type melon that has shown great promise in 
our‘own fields. This is a dark-skinned melon with a medium heavy netting, maturing a few 
days later than the Hale’s Best. It is a standard pack in size and is almost round in shape. 
The flesh is of fine texture and very good flavor. The cavity is small and compact. The H-3 
is.a good shipping melon. 
We have sufficient seed so that we can list this melon this season and we believe that 
you will be interested in giving it a trial. You will be gratified with the results. - 
Prices postpaid: Ounce, 30¢; 1% pound, $1.00; 2 pound, $1.80; 1 pound, $3.00. 
