

This is Johnny, one of D. V.’s great grandsons showing you Cantaloupe, 
Purdue 44 which is one of the finest, most uniform shipping melons yet 
introduced. 
Purdue 44 88 days. Selection from Seed Breeders made by 
Purdue University with a view of obtaining a top 
quality shipping cantaloupe with resistance to alternaria leaf spot. 
The melons are extremely uniform in’ size, no pronounced ribs, 
and the net is heavy and uniform. Alternaria leaf spot is a canta- 
loupe disease that makes the melon plants “fire at the center of 
the hill” and finally lose most of the leaves by the time the fruit 
is matured. While resistant to this, Purdue 44 is not resistant 
to bacterial wilt. We consider this to be one of the best of Hale’s 
Best type cantaloupe yet introduced, and suggest that you try 
some of it. Size the same as H. B. 986. 
STOCK SEED. (Pkt., 10c) (0z., 20c) (4 Ib., 60c) Clb., $2.00) 
(5 lbs., $8.80) prepaid 
No. 1 SEED. (Pkt., 5c) (0z., 15c) (% lb., 40c) Cb., $1.50) 
(5 lbs., $6.60) prepaid 
Texas Resistant No. 7 This new cantaloupe is resistant 
to aphids and downy mildew. It 
was developed by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station at 
Winter Haven, Texas. An inbred strain of the Rocky Dew (a 
West India variety) was crossed with Hale’s Best in order to 
combine commercial quality with insect and mildew resistance. 
Vine is stout, vigorous, medium in size, leaves thick and unlike 
those of Hale’s Best. Drought and unfavorable soil conditions 
affect the vines less than common shipping varieties. Fruits about 
5% inches long by 4% diameter; netting moderate, fairly good 
shipper, flesh salmon color, medium thick, and a firm texture, 
flavor sweet and slightly musky. As grown here quality is good 
but we understand in some localities this is otherwise. We sug- 
gest a trial planting until you are familiar with this variety. 
(Pkt., 10c) (oz., 20c) (% Ib., 60c) Clb., $2.00) (5 Ibs., $8.80) prepaid 

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