V=1 
A Sulphur Resistant Cantaloupe 

The V-1 cantaloupe has been developed for use in mildew infested districts. The V-1 is nod 
mildew resistant, but it will withstand sulphuring, which will in turn prevent mildew. 
The V-I is a medium to large cantaloupe, slightly oblong in shape, with faint stripes, and a close 
net, The flesh is salmon in color, thick and fairly firm. The vines are vigorous and dark green in 
color, and will mature the fruit in 95 to 100 days. 
The application of sulphur to prevent mildew should begin after the true leaves appear and 
should be applied at the rate of about 35 pounds to the 
acre. Later applications should be at the rate of about 
50 pounds per acre. For complete control of mildew 
a light coating of sulphur should be on the leaves at all 
times. Since other melon vines will not withstand sulphur, 
care should be taken that no dust from the sulphuring 
of the V-I drifts over fields of other varieties. 
Considerable improvements have been made in the 
V-1 since its first introduction, and we can offer some 
fine stock of this variety. 
Prices postpaid: 
Ounce, 25c; '4 pound, 75c; '/ pound, $1.35; 1! pound, $2.25; 
5 pounds, $9.90. 


Purdue 44 
A New Hale's Best Strain 
PURDUE 44 is a new Hale's Best cantaloupe, selected from our Seed Breeders strain. It has 
all the fine Hale's Best characteristics plus a resistance to alternaria leaf spot. 
In appearance the Purdue 44 melons resemble the Seed Breeders. The fruit are uniform in size 
running to jumbo 36's. There are no pronounced ribs, and the net is heavy and uniform. The flesh 
is salmon colored, thick, and has a high sugar content. The cavity is small and well filled with seed. 
The Purdue 44 will mature in about 85 days. 
The particular characteristic of the Purdue 44 is its resistance to alternaria leaf spot. This is 
a disease of cantaloupes that results in the plant ''firing 
at the hill" and losing most of the leaves at the time 
the fruit is maturing. While the Purdue 44 is resistant 
to alternaria leaf spot, it is not resistant to bacterial 
wilt. 
The Purdue 44 has made a good record since its 
introduction three years ago, and will become increasingly 
popular as it becomes better known. We can recommend 
this melon to the grower who wants an early melon of 
high quality. 
Prices postpaid: 
Ounce, 25c; 4 pound, 75c; ' pound, $1.35; |! pound, $2.25; 
5 pounds, $9.90. 

