WILLHITE SYMBOL OF PURE VINE SEED SHIPPED NATION WIDE 
"CONGO" 
CONGO—ANTHRACNOSE RESISTANT (USDA-46-40) 
The Congo was developed at the Regional Vege- give it the same protection by dusting or spraying 
table Breeding Laboratory of the U. S. Department that they would give other varieties. 
of Agriculture at Charleston, S. C., by Drs. C. F. 
Poole and C. F. Andrus. Seed of this variety, then The Congo is a large, semi-long or blocky end 
known only as USDA-46-40, was offered for in- type of melon that matures in 90 days. The rind 
crease in October 1948 and from this source we is very tough, dark green in color with a darker 
obtained our original stock seed. The name green stripe; flesh is deep red, very solid with a 
Congo was given this new variety to symbolize medium grain. This melon possesses total solids 
the continent from whence it obtained its resistance of 12 per cent (mostly sugar). The seed are slightly 
to Anthracnose. The African variety, after being smaller than the Watson seed, light tan with side 
crossed with the ‘Iowa Belle,’’ was inbred for a pattern of darker tan. It has been proven, as a 
number of years. This inbred line was crossed result of commercial plantings, that the Congo is 
with the Garrison watermelon in 1941 by Dr. C. F. vastly superior to the other common varieties in 
Poole. Selections from this cross being made over regard to breakage during shipment. However, 
a number of years by Dr. C. F. Andrus, we now care should be taken in loading as it is not im- 
have the “Congo” which is definitely resistant, but mune to bruising. We grow them to weigh 70 
not entirely immune to Anthracnose. However, pounds. ¥% lb. 80c; 2 lb. $1.40; % Ib. $2.05; 1 Ib. 
this is the only watermelon that we know of that $2.50. Certified Congo $3.00. SPECIAL STOCK, 
has this trait. It is susceptible to Downy Mil- 1 lb. sealed bags, $4.00. All plus postage. LIB- 
dew and Fusarian Wilt and growers are urged to ERAL PACKAGE, ANY VARIETY, 25c. 
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