CABBAGE, CHINESE 
Brassica pekinensis 
CHIHLI (PEKIN IMPROVED) ._—. ee ee = days 
Heads: 312-4 x 16-20", long cylindrical, pointed at tip, very solid and 
crisp, pale yellow to creamy white interior with outer leaves medium 
yellow green to apple green; erect growth. Probably best of varieties 
grown in this country. 
MICHIHLI .... ee eee 0-9) days 
Plants: Exceptionally sure anecding! vigorous, Similar to CHIHLI. 
Heads: 4 x 18-20", long cylindrical, firm, crisp, dark green outer leaves 
without a yellowish cast, fine flavor. 
WONG BOK (PAO-TING) . ._ . . .. 75-80 days 
Heads: 5-7 x 8-10", long oval, fairly ‘aie, creamy white to pale yellow 
interior, with dark blue green outer leaves; plant semi-erect with tips 
of outer leaves curling outwards. 
CANTALOUPE AND MUSKMELON 
Cucumis melo 
PINK OR ORANGE FLESHED VARIETIES 
BANANA ... . . « 95-100 days 
Fruits: 342-5 x 10- 20", sili 4Vr- 6 lis hana shaped, long, tapered 
slightly at both ends, skin is smooth, yellow when ripe with fairly 
thick pink flesh, well flavored. Used as late maturing variety in the 
South where it is not susceptible to sun scald. 
BENDER’S SURPRISE a .  . . 90-94 days 
Fruits: 5-6 x 7-9”, weigh 6-8 Ibs., thick oval shape, distinctly ribbed, 
coarsely netted, skin dark green becoming light yellow at maturity, 
flesh bright salmon pink, thick, firm. Popular local shipping melon 
in the Northeast. Has thicker flesh than TIP TOP. 
BURRELL’S GEM (DEFENDER, ORDWAY PINK MEAT) . 90-95 days 
Fruits: 4-412 x 6-612”, weigh 212-3 Ibs., oval to oblong shape, distinctly 
ribbed, with medium netting, skin dark green remaining green at 
maturity, flesh rich orange, thick, sweet and spicy. Hardy variety in 
dry weather, but frequently develops blossom cracks in wet weather. 
CRENSHAW... eet eee) -1 O00 days 
Fruits: Large, 6 x 7”, acorn “athena, reread at stem end. Skin smooth but 
surface slightly roughened (ridged) and yellow when ripe; flesh is 
thick, buff pink, excellent quality. Preferred for local use on the 
Pacific Coast. 
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