Outstanding Vegetable Achievements 



Introduced by * t) TpTj\ jfj^ a qp Almost Seedless 



Peter Henderson & Co. 903 JLVlV^JLllVlJDrV 1 Practically Coreless 



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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 



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. 



876 BEEFHEART 



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 A Home Garden Tomato of Superior Excellence 



Customers who grew it say that they have never grown a tomato 

 that was more beautiful, more meaty, or better flavored. It is not 

 uncommon to see the vines carrying fruits weighing two pounds each. 



The color is brilliant scarlet and the skin is so smooth as to give the 

 fruits a polished appearance. The solidity and weight of this variety 

 are derived not from a thick-fleshed outer wall and tough skin, but, like 

 our famous Ponderosa, the seed cavities have given way to a solid 

 mass of meaty, succulent flesh, so that the fruit is practically seedless. 

 The plant is vigorous and bears large crops of beautiful fruit. 



Price, pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00; l / 2 oz., $2.00; oz., $3.50. 



912 YELLOW BEEFHEART 



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 produces 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 to the Red Beefheart. The quality and flavor 

 are exceptionally fine, and due to the low acidity is very sweet'. 



Price, pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00. 



Henderson's Famous Ponderosa is one of the most popu- 

 lar juice tomatoes grown. Be sure to can a generous supply 

 for use this winter. Juice made from Yellow Beefheart, 

 Golden Ponderosa or The Orange offer pleasing variations. 



888 THE FRUIT 



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Solid, Meaty, Sweet, Delicious Flavor 

 Almost Seedless 



At last we have developed a tomato that can be placed in the class 

 of fruit, as its delicious, sweet flavor and solid meaty texture make it 

 possible to eat it at any time as one would eat a peach. 



Practically free from acidity and seeds, it makes a most delicious and 

 appetizing morsel, whether eaten raw between meals, as a dessert, or 

 prepared in any of the standard methods. 



Vigorous in growth, disease-resistant, bearing great clusters of sweet, 

 luscious, beautifully formed, deep pink tomatoes, this great addition 

 to the list of table delicacies will soon be known and grown throughout 

 the world. 



Price, pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00; J^ oz., $2.00; oz., $3.50. 



9oi RUTGERS 



Produces an Abundance of Beautiful Uniform Fruit Ideal 

 for the Home Garden, Market and Canning 



This new variety developed by the New Jersey Agricultural. Experi- 

 ment Station produces a sturdy plant with thick stem and an abun- 

 dance of foliage to protect the fruits from sun-scald. The fruits are 

 large and similar in shape to Marglobe but ripen earlier and are of 

 a bright scarlet color. The flesh is firm and red throughout, which 

 makes it an ideal canning and juice tomato. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., $1.10; % lb-. $3.25. 



RUTGERS TOMATO. Note the Uniformity of the Fruit 



