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TEXAS RESISTANT N10. 1 
A NEW VARIETY 
This new melon has been developed by the Texas Agri- 
cultural Experiment Station for resistance to downy mildew 
and aphids. 
The Texas Resistant Cantaloupe No. 1 was derived from 
a cross between an inbred strain of the West Indian melon, 
Rocky Dew Green Flesh, and our Seed Breeders strain of 
the Hale’s Best. The melons of this variety are fairly uni- 
form and of relatively small size, about 41/2 by 51/2 inches, 
with a moderate netting. The flesh is salmon colored and 
fine textured, with a sweet spicy flavor. The seed cavity is 
small and compact.’ It is a good shipping melon when 
picked on a full slip. It is as early as the Hale’s Best in 
maturing. 
This new Texas Resistant No. 1 has shown marked resist- 
ance to downy mildew, but is not immune to the disease. 
Its resistance to aphids is even more outstanding than its 
mildew resistance. Thus far, wherever tried, dusting this 
variety for aphids has been unnecessary. This variety also has shown some resistance to the melon worm. 
Our supply of this seed is limited, and we are restricting the quantities of seed that can be ordered. 
PRICES POSTPAID: Ounce, 25c; 1/ pound, 75c; 2 pound, $1.35; 1 pound, $2.25; 2 pounds, $4.25. 
MILDEW RESISTANT D-2 
A LARGE EARLY RESISTANT TYPE 
The D-2 produces a cantaloupe that is earlier and larger 
than the Mildew Resistant No. 45. Having developed the 
D-2 ourselves, we can recommend it to the grower who 
needs a vigorous resistant melon. 
The D-2 is one of the earliest of the resistant strains, and 
will mature in about 90 days. The melons are heavily netted, 
very solid, and will hold up under shipment for long dis- 
tances. The D-2 makes a beautiful melon in the crates. The 
flesh is salmon colored, of fine quality, and the triangular 
seed cavity is well filled. The vines are very vigorous and 
produce a heavy crop of melons. 
The D-2 will particularly recommend itself to the grower 
who wants a large, solid, heavily netted melon which will 
stand abuse in handling. The D-2 is one of the best melons 
for shipment in bulk. 
PRICES POSTPAID: Ounce, 25c; '/ pound, 75¢; / pound, $1.35; 1 pound, $2.25 ; 5 pounds, $9.90. 

CANTALOUPE 

ALL OUR CANTALOUPE SEED 1S HAND-CUT 

