. A descriptive catalogue of vegetables. Vegetables; Commercial catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture), Catalogs; Vegetables, Seeds, Catalogs; Seeds, Catalogs; Herbs, Catalogs. r. Pov/dery Mildew Resistant No. 45 Diam- Length eter inches inches POWDERY MILDEW RESISTANT No. 45 (Imperial 45) Developed by I. C. Jagger and G. W. Scott. Used extensively in Imperial Valley, California, and in Arizona. Fruits short- oval, with indistinct ribbing and well netted. Flesh thick, firm, sweet and of good quality, light orange in color. Similar to Hale's Best. Can be picked on full slip (mature stage) for dista
. A descriptive catalogue of vegetables. Vegetables; Commercial catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture), Catalogs; Vegetables, Seeds, Catalogs; Seeds, Catalogs; Herbs, Catalogs. r. Pov/dery Mildew Resistant No. 45 Diam- Length eter inches inches POWDERY MILDEW RESISTANT No. 45 (Imperial 45) Developed by I. C. Jagger and G. W. Scott. Used extensively in Imperial Valley, California, and in Arizona. Fruits short- oval, with indistinct ribbing and well netted. Flesh thick, firm, sweet and of good quality, light orange in color. Similar to Hale's Best. Can be picked on full slip (mature stage) for distant shipping, holds firm and in good edible condition longer than other varieties of similar type. Recommended for use where powdery mildew is prevalent. Pride of Wisconsin Introduced in 1937 by R. Buist Co. from a cross of Honey Rock and Hearts of Gold. Fruits oval, 33^ lb.; rind pearly gray, faintly ribbed, with sparse, coarse netting. Orange flesh, solid and thick, with small seed cavity, very sweet and of fine flavor. A good variety for home gardens and short distance shipping. Queen of Colorado An improved strain of Pride of Wisconsin, somewhat larger and later, but otherwise similar. Rocky Ford (Netted Gem) Fruits are small with rather large seed cavity, nearly round, 2y2 lb.; with very faint ribs, and heavily covered with hard gray netting; flesh thick, green in color, with gold tinge at the center; juicy, spicy, and of good flavor. Texas Cannon Ball A heavy cropping melon of the Rocky Ford type, but some- what larger. Fruits perfectly round, zy2 lb.; well covered with coarse netting, without ribs; a good shipper. Flesh green and thick; of fairly good flavor. TIP TOP A splendid variety for home gardens and local markets. Fruits large, slightly oval, §y2 lb.; skin pale green, turning to yellow at maturity; distinctly ribbed and slightly netted; flesh bright salmon, sweet and delicious; similar in type to Bender's Sur- prise and Milwaukee Market. Wayside Market (Market Kin
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