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The Outstanding Vegetable Achievement of 1940 
Henderson’s 
NEW TOMATO seo RYSTAL WHIT 
ASTARTLING 
~ Novelty 
Shown in Colors on Back Cover 
Pure Alabaster White as Tempting and as Delicious as it is Beautiful 
With the development of this, the latest and most startling 
vegetable novelty that has been introduced in many years, we 
have completed the object of our aim and labors, which date back 
to the introduction of Henderson’s Golden Ponderosa in 1914. 
Crystal White possesses all of the merits and qualifications that 
have made Golden Ponderosa increasingly popular since its intro- 
duction twenty-six years ago. he character of its growth is 
quite similar in many respects to that variety. It is just as vigorous, 
and develops into a large sized plant with a plentiful supply of 
foliage, like a typical Ponderosa. The fruit is produced as freely, 
and it is by far the most attractive that has ever been originated. 
The color is a lovely alabaster white that appeals to all who see it. 
There is no trace of red or yellow in this variety. 
The fruit is firm and stands transportation well. Last summer, 
among other tests, we shipped some entirely across the country 
and they reached their destination in perfect condition. The firm- 
ness and shipping qualities of Crystal White are not due to a 
Introduced by 
Peter Henderson & Co. 
tough skin, but to its firm meatiness, which quality also character- 
izes its desirablilty for slicing. Its flavor is all that can be desired; 
a mild full richness which appeals to all. Furthermore, it is possi- 
ble with this variety, for people who are allergic to tomato poison- 
ing, to-enjoy Tomatoes to their hearts desire, without any ill 
effects. This is due to the fact that it contains less acid than any 
other variety. 
Crystal White possesses eye appeal to a degree that will insure 
its popularity wherever grown. When served sliced either alone 
or in combination with a red variety such as Richmeat, its tempt- 
ing appearance will instantly arouse fagged or jaded appetites. 
The present vogue of white table arrangements finds a worthy 
and valuable ally in this new fruit. A salad composed of frosty 
white slices of Crystal White with a background of other white 
salads, will prove to be a masterpiece of culinary temptation. 
Supply of seed limited. Order early. 
Price, pkt., 25c; 5 packets, $1.00. 
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903 RICHMEAT Pec) Ce 
Shown in Colors on Back Cover 
The Largest and Best Flavored Scarlet Tomato 
Unparalleled in the history of tomato breeding—Richmeat now 
stands supreme as the World’s Quality Tomato, as well as the 
largest and meatiest. Among the remarkable characteristics of 
this variety, are the vigorousness of its growth and its drought- 
resisting qualities, the latter fact having been fully proven by its 
behavior in drought stricken sections of the country during that 
unforgetable summer of 1934 when Richmeat continued producing 
luscious fruits after all other varieties had withered away. 
The fruits are rich scarlet in color, very large and meaty; fruits 
weighing up to three pounds are not unusual. They are round-oval 
slightly flattened in shape, and it is a very shy seeder as no distinct 
912 YELLOW 
BEEFHEART (NEW) 
Beautiful in Form and 
Color. Excellent for Salads 
This new yellow variety of 
our Beefheart type, will appeal 
to Tomato growers desiring a 
yellow colored variety. The 
plant is very vigorous and pro- 
duces an enormous crop. The 
fruits are the same shape as 
_ Beefheart, but the skin and 
flesh are a rich deep yellow. 
The solidity of the flesh is 
‘caused by the lack of distinct 
seed cells, and in this respect 
is identical with the Red Beef- 
_heart.. The quality and flavor 
are exceptionally fine, and due 
to the low acidity, is very sweet. 
Price, pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., 
$1.00. 
RICHMEAT IS AN IDEAL CANNING TOMATO 
seed cells are produced, but on the contrary it develops a solid 
mass of rich, firm pulp. Its flavor is deliciously sweet and free 
from acidity. 
When setting out plants of Richmeat, it is recommended to 
space them farther apart than ordinary varieties, on account of its 
vigorous habit; also the yield and size of the fruits will be increased 
if some of the superfluous foliage is pruned away. 
Richmeat is a main crop variety, and its bearing season covers a 
long period. We heartily recommend it to home gardeners and 
roadside stand producers, who cater to a quality trade. 
Price, pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00. 
899 LARGE RED 
PEAR (NEW) 
Plants vigorous, exception- 
ally productive, producing ripe 
fruits fairly early in the season, 
and continuing until ‘frost. 
a Bartlett 
pear in shape, measuring 3 to 
Fruits resemble 
3% inches long, and average 2 
inches in diameter at the base. 
Solid bright scarlet in color. 
The flesh is very firm, meaty, 
with few seeds and free from 
well defined seed cavities. The 
quality and flavor are excel- 
lent, with a minimum of 
acidity. 
Price, pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., 
$1.00. 
