Plant Inventory No. 213 - The Germplasm Resources Information ...

PI 635721. Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & NakaiNSL 68289; DELICIOUS BIG SUGAR. 90 dys. Large melon, flesh is deep red,fine grained, tender and sweet. Even when fully ripe, the flesh holdsup well, and has a grainy texture with sugary flavor. The rind is peagreen in color. Has a thick, tough rind. Practically free from whitehearts. White seed.The following were donated by USDA, ARS, Plant Genetic Resources ConservationUnit, 1109 Experiment Street, Griffin, Georgia 30223-1797, United States.Received 1968.PI 635722. Citrullus sp.NSL 68304; SPALDING WATERMELON.The following were donated by Clemson University, South Carolina Agric. Exp.Station, Clemson, South Carolina 29817, United States. Received 1969.PI 635723. Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & NakaiNSL 73052; SUMMERFIELD. Pedigree - Developed at the U.S. Veg. BreedingLab, Charleston SC, out of the cross Fairfax X Blackstone in 1953.Released 1969. Superior wilt resistance, and round-oval shape & blackseed. Extra large size having striped rind similar to Congo. It hassame grade of resistance to Race I anthracnose as Congo and should beequally popular for late summer markets. Good productivity and goodripening chars. Relatively free of hollow heart & white heart & havingcrisp flesh of good red color. Principal advantage over Charleston Grayis its extra size & attractive color. A good "show" melon.The following were donated by Louisiana State University, Louisiana Agr. Exp.Sta., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803, United States. Received 1971.PI 635724. Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & NakaiNSL 80332; LOUISIANA QUEEN. Pedigree - Originated from a 1957 crossbetween Summit and Fairfax at N. Louisiana Exp. Sta. Seedling wasinbred for 7 gen. and following the 1964 crop was considered a pureline. Since then it has been grown in isolation. Has white seeds andbright red flesh, flesh is firmer and crisper than Dixie Queen. Superiorresistance to fusarium wilt. Resistance to anthracnose not determined,resistance to foiage disease in general is good.The following were donated by University of Florida, Florida Agr. Exp. Sta.,Department of Agronomy, Gainesville, Florida 32611, United States. Received1971.PI 635725. Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & NakaiNSL 80337; SMOKYLEE. Pedigree - The cross Texas W-5 x Charleston Graywas made in 1962. Texas W-5 was used a the female parent. Selectionswere made for 6 generations following orig. cross during years 1963-68.Self-poll. were obtained each year except 1965. The 1966 planting fromseed of an open-poll. was mostly true to type, & selection that seasonwas made to conform to the type selected in prev. generations. 3 gens.of self-poll. selections followed. The 3 most promising sel. in 1968were design. as F68-1, F68-2, F68-3, & seed from them were distrib. for194