
HAND CUT- HAND SELECTED 
Mildew Resistant 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 continues 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 melon 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 pro- 
lific, 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 
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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 Na.-45 to the commercial growers. 
Prices postpaid: Ounce, 25c; ™% pound, 75c; % pound, $1.35; 1 pound, $2.25; 
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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