Ginger's Pride

True cantaloupe type. Very large, oblong fruit with a smooth rind that turns dull yellow at maturity. Deep longitudinal grooves. Some superficial netting. Thick, orange flesh with a thin rind and large seed cavity. Sweet and spicy, juicy flesh. Smooth, firm texture with a nice aroma. Some fruit crack along longitudinal grooves. Fruit reach 7-12" long by 5-8" wide and weigh 5-10lbs at market maturity. Fruit rind 0.3-0.7" thick. Flesh 1-2" thick. Susceptible to anthracnose. Later maturing. Acquired by SSE from Jeremiath Gettle (MO GE J) who obtained the variety from a retired minister from Indiana. It had been in his family for many years, originating in Kentucky. SSE Accession # 113332