This variety is the most popular Cantaloupe type Melon because it combines excellent flavour with earliness.  Hale's Best is a beautiful, large, oval, ribbed cantaloupe with heavy, golden netting.  Ribbed netting turns a golden tint as oval shaped melons mature, many weighing 4 lbs. or more. Deep orange flesh is very thick and deliciously sweet, very fragrant and improves in flavour after picking.