Mildew Resistant 
No. 5 
A New Resistant Strain 

The No. 5 is a powdery mildew resistant cantaloupe developed by Dr. Thomas Whitaker of the U. S. 
Department of Agriculture. Bred for use in districts where powdery mildew is a problem, this 
variety has proved to be 100% resistant to the disease. 
The No. 5 is characterized by a strong vigorous vine with abundant foliage, producing a heavy 
set of melons. The cantaloupe has a relatively low net and is slightly ribbed. The flesh is salmon 
colored, smooth and has a good flavor with an exceptionally high sugar content. The fruit runs 
to jumbo 36's in size, maturing in about 100 days. The No. 5 must be picked on the first sign of 
a slip in order to stand under shipment. 
In some districts, mosaic disease is a problem. Govern- 
ment tests of our seed show it to be free of this disease, 
since it carries no trace of the mosaic virus. 
The No. 5 is the most popular and most successful 
melon in mildew infested districts. 
Prices postpaid: 
Ounce, 25c; '4 pound, 75c; '/, pound, $1.35; | pound, $2.25; 
5 pounds, $9.90. 

Mildew Resistant No. 6 
100% Resistant fo Mildew 
The No. 6 is another new strain of the powdery mildew resistant cantaloupes developed by 
Dr. Whitaker. 
The No. 6 is 100% resistant to the mildew. It can be 
picked on a full slip and stand shipment to distant 
markets. The fruit runs to jumbo 36's in size and are 
weil netted. The flesh is firm, salmon colored and of 
good flavor, although not averaging as high in sugar 
content as the No. 5. The No. 6 is a few days earlier in 
maturing than the No. 5. 
Both the No. 5 and the No. 6 will be used this season 
in those districts where a mildew resistant melon is 
needed. We have a short supply of the No. 6 seed this 
season, and if you intend to plant this variety, we would 
suggest that you order early. 

Prices postpaid: 
Ounce, 25c; 4 pound, 80c; 2 pound, $1.50; 
| pound, $2.50; 5 pounds, $11.00. 
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