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IMPERIAL D-2: A Slightly larger strain of 
‘45’, it has not gained the acceptance, nor 
is it as refined. It does have good re- 
sistance to powdery mildew, however, and 
is a good shipping type. 
Normal days to maturity..........++.... 90 
Normal length/diameter........ 6% X 6% in. 
Normal weight in poundS................ 4% 
Resistance.............+-.-. Powdery Mildew 
IMPERIAL 4-50: For trade desiring charac- 
teristics quite similar to 45, but for jum- 
bo pack, No. 4-50 is ideal. Of nearly equal 
quality, its resistance is good, it ships 
well and is a heavy, long Season producer. 
Normal days to maturity...........+2++- 99 
Normal length/diameter......... 6% X 6 in. 
Normal weight in pounds..............-. 4% 
ResisStance..............-... Powdery Mildew 
IMPERIAL 6: Similar to ‘45’, but with more 
resistance to some types of powdery mildew, 
it is successful in areas where ‘45’ will 
succumb. Prominent scar on blossom end. 
An excellent shipper of fine quality. 
Normal days to maturity........ececccee 87% 
Normal length/diameter........ 64 X 5% in. 
Normal weight in poundS..........eeseeee 4 
Resistance.........e+.:e.+.-. Powdery Mildew 
IMPERIAL 45 (ROUW’S): Selected from ‘45’ 
for stronger resistance, this melon needs 
further work but shows promise, particularly 
for Texas winter production. Similar to 45 
but at this date, not as refined a melon. 
Normal days to maturity............... 86 
Normal length/diameter....... 64 X 5% in. 
Normal weight in pounds................ 4 
Resistance................ Powdery Mildew 
IMPERIAL 45: The standard long distance 
shipper. Pickedat full slip, it will with- 
Stand shipping thousands of miles. Firm, 
bright orange flesh, small seed cavity. 
Sweet flavor. Fine solid net. Beautiful. 
Normal days to maturity................ 87 
Normal length/diameter......... 6 X 5% in. 
Normal weight in pounds................ 3% 
Resistance................. Powdery Mildew 
LAWRENCE ROBINSON &- SONS 
COLORADO AND CALIFORNIA GROWN CANTALOUPE SEEDS 
