


_ HALES BEST CANTALOUPES eae ; VARIETAL DATA 
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would effectively combat mildew —— but sulphur also killed Od ae ta Ge vines. "Well 
then", they reasoned "why not develop a cantaloupe resistant to sulphur?". This, they 
managed to do, with the résult that a new variety entitled __- 
V-4, is now under production. Similar to IMPERIAL NO. 5, but not resistant to 
mildew. However can be successfully sulphured, so that Control of mildew is 
relatively assured. 
“Thus ; you see, from an obscure be inning, one man's. vision and foresight in “spotting 
a rogue", coupled with the work oF men of science, HALES BEST and IMPERIAL types now 
occupy perhaps the most important positions in the Cantaloupe World, 
We have discussed a bit of the background of the widely used HALES BEST. CANTALOUPE 
TYPES, in the belief that informed salesmen, who know a little of the history of the . 
commodities you're listing, can be of better and more intelligent service to your cus-— 
tomers. More such discussions, and of course, new varietal developments will be discuss-— 
ed in subsequent bulletins. 
“In the meantime, help your salesmen become informed salesmen. We'll be pleased to mail 
additional copies: for their briefcases —— no charge or obligation, 
- Available for immediate shipment, from our Rocky Ford, Colorado plant, are all of the 
varieties discussed, Your customers will like our strains, for we've developed them 
with a keen knowledge of just what the market requires! 
Yours very truly, 
j LAWRENCE ROBINSON & SONS 
SERIES 2: BULLEPEN 
“NOVEMBER, 1947 ~ RESEARCH DEPARI MENT 
