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40 Cantaloupe and Muskmelon Kista Main Uses __ Days 
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IMPERIAL NO. 45 (Powdery Mildew Resistant) S 88 
Developed by Dr. Ivan C. Jagger and his associates of the USDA. Resistant to certain 
forms of powdery mildew, and valuable where this fungus damages melon crops. Can 
be picked at ‘““full slip” stage and shipped long distances. Flavor only fair. 
FRUIT—Mostly oval, 6% inches long, 5% inches in diameter; some round to slightly 
flattened. Heavily netted with distinct slight ribbing. Few days later than 
regular Hale’s Best, not quite as sweet but of satisfactory flavor and excel- 
lent shipping and holding quality. Deep salmon flesh color. 
PRIDE OF WISCONSIN MS 85 
Queen of Colorado 
A popular variety for market gardening and shipping. It has a tough rind and thick, 
firm flesh with an especially sweet flavor. All America Selections Honorable Mention 
1939. 
FRUIT—6 inches long and 5% inches in diameter, or nearly round. Hard grayish- 
green rind. Coarsely netted, with slight ribbing. Flesh thick, juicy, very 
sweet and fiavorful, of deep salmon color. Does not tend to crack. 
ROCKY FORD HM 88 
Eden Gem 
Netted Gem 
The world-famous cantaloupe that has served as foundation stock for our finest melons 
of today and is regarded by consumers as having the best flavor and quality. Princi- 
pally used now for home and market gardens. 
FRUIT—5% inches long and 5 inches in diameter, or nearly round; rind firm, with 
indistinct ribs and heavy netting. Uniform size and shape. Thick green 
flesh with a sweet spicy flavor. 
SMITH’S PERFECT HMS 90 
A melon that is widely used in certain 
areas of Florida for home gardens as 
well as for local and long distance ship- 
ping. Vines are vigorous, dense, and re- 
sistant to downy mildew and aphids. 
Very good yielder. 
FRUIT—6 inches in diameter, nearly 
round, slightly flattened at 
stem and blossom ends; al- 
most no ribbing, and very 
thickly netted. Rind strong, 
dark green in color, turning 
tan when ripe. Flesh thick and 
firm, of deep orange color, 
with a small seed cavity. Very 
good flavor. 
TIP TOP HM 90 
An attractive, high quality melon, similar to the variety Irondequoit. 
EFRUIT—7%% inches long and 7 inches in diameter, or large round to oval. Gray-green 
turning yellowish ; rind fairly soft, slightly netted, with distinct ribbing. 
Flesh thick, fine textured, with sweet, rich flavor. Deep salmon color. 
