Cautaloupe HALE'S BEST STRAINS 
HALE’S BEST, JUMBO—85 days. This Jumbo selection is so large that they are 
more adapted for roadside sale than for crating. They will average about 4% 
pounds and would pack 9 or less to the jumbo flat crate. A very uniform type hav- 
ing a distinct stripe running from the stem to blossom end. Measuring 6% by 6 
inches they are well netted between the distinct sutures, with practically no ribs. 
The flesh is thick, deep salmon, sweet flavored and of the finest eating qualities. 
Prices Prepaid: Oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 60c; 1 Ib. $2.00; 5 Ibs. $8.80; 10 Ibs. $16.00 
A pile of HALES BEST ready for seeding—note the uniformity 
HALE’S BEST NO. 36—85 days. Since introduction this variety has continued to be 
one of the leading strains for the market grower. So uniform in size and shape, 
measuring 5% by 6 inches and packing 12 to the jumbo flat crate, there is no loss 
from off sizes. Very solidly netted, no ribs, and little if any sutures. The flesh is 
deep, very fine grained, rich, spicy and a deep salmon color. An excellent, uniform 
strain of Hale’s Best for any requirement. 
Prices Prepaid: Oz. 25c; %4 lb. 60c; 1 Ib. $2.00; 5 lbs. $8.80; 10 Ibs. $16.00 
HALE’S BEST NO. 936—85 days. Selected from the No. 36 this melon is the most 
uniform of all the Hale’s Best strains. While many firms list this variety under 
various names I have yet to see a better Hale’s Best strain than our No. 936. Our 
planting stocks are taken from the very earliest of the crown-set melons, from 
heavy producing plants. The melons are then selected for their uniformity in size, 
shape, netting and interior qualities. In this way I am able to keep this strain up 
to the standard that I have set for a PERFECT HALE’S BEST. Slightly larger 
than the No. 36 the No. 936 carries a perfect net; has no sectors and runs to even 
Jumbo sizes. The vines are very hardy and vigorous, producing a crop of perfectly 
uniform melons. Measuring 6 by 5% inches they will pack 12 melons to the jumbo 
crate. The flesh is a rich salmon, very thick and with a very small seed cavity. 
One of the principal characteristics of the No 936 is its uniformity, and high 
percentage of salable melons. 
Prices Prepaid: Oz. 25c; 14 lb. 60c; 1 Ib. $2.00; 5 Ibs. $8.86; 10 lbs. $16.00 
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