ANTHRACNOSE RESISTANT MELON 46-40, NOT YET NAMED 
VARIETY NO. 55 
This is a new ANTHRACNOSE RESISTANT 
watermelon developed by the United States De- 
partment of Agriculture at their Breeding Labora- 
tory in Charleston, South Carolina. It is my under- 
standing it is a cross between the Garrison and 
Belgian Congo, the latter being ANTHRACNOSE 
RESISTANT. The rind is very tough, dark green 
with darker green stripe; flesh is bright red, me- 
dium grain, sweet, and ripens well out to the rind; 
matures in ninety days. Average weight 30 to 40 
pounds. 


Anthracnose Resistant Melon, 46-40, Not Yet Named. Variety No. 55 
Although this melon has not been named to 
date, it is being referred to as “CONGO,” which 
may eventually be the name. Should the Charles- 
ton, South Carolina, Breeding Laboratory inform 
us of the name before our price sheet goes to 
press in September, you will find it opposite VA- 
RIETY NO. 55. 
We believe this is going to be one of the leading 
shipping melons in a few seasons, as in our opin- 
ion it has very promising qualities. Our seed 
stock came direct from 
the Breeding Laboratory 
and is very limited. 
So far as we know, 
this is the only melon 
yet to be developed in 
the United States that is 
ANTHRACNOSE RE- 
SISTANT, which in it- 
self will make it highly 
in demand. 
See price sheet for 
prices. LIBERAL PACK- 
AGE, ANY VARIETY, 
20C. 

Here's what Mr. W. E. Beatty, of La. has to say about this fine melon. 
July 27, 1948 
Willhite Melon Seed Farms 
Poolville, Texas 
Dear Miss Willhite: 
During the past 25 years I have planted quite 
a few varieties of watermelons, including a num- 
ber of your varieties from your seed. I have found 
all you said true as to name and description. 

MOUNTAIN HOOSIER—Variety No. 11 
For description see page 21 
However until I planted your Mountain Hoosier, 
I had never known how good a watermelon could 
be. This is without a doubt the best all around 
melon I have ever seen, it has more quality and 
I think deserves the most prominent place in your 
seed book. People around here are amazed at its 
sweetness. 
I intend to plant this melon until you get a better 
one. 
Respectfully, 
Signed: W. E. Beatty 
New Handy Plant Tie 
aw Handy 
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