TOMATO 



(LYCOPERSICUM ESCOLENTUM VAR. VULGARE) 



We consider the Marglobe to be the most important 

 introduction in our generation 



To begin with Marglobe is resistant to Nail-Head Rust and Fusarium Wilt. This in itself is a 

 fundamental reason for its general acceptance. Behind this, however, is the fact that it is one of 

 the most perfect shipping Tomatoes that has ever been developed. In general appearance it surpasses 

 any we have seen. It has the true globe shape with a brilliant scarlet color. Probably the reason 

 for its fine appearance is the tremendous vigor and health of the vine. We have seen a fifty acre 

 crop in Florida that actually made over ten pickings. Many big receivers have insisted that their 

 growers plant nothing but Marglobe. It is possible that there still are some growers who have not 

 tried Marglobe. To all such, we cannot too strongly urge your immediate acquaintance with it. 

 It has proven its value. Once again we must warn growers that the vast majority of available seed 

 at the present time is not what it should be. Out of more than one hundred competitive stocks we 

 have only seen one that we believe is in a class with our own. This statement is made with all sincerity 



For the fourth successive year, we again want to extend our felicitations and gratitude to Dr. Fred 

 J. Pritchard, of the United States Department of Agriculture, the man who originated Marglobe, 



Just about at the close of the war Dr. Pritchard 

 completed some crosses between the Livingston Globe 

 and a French variety, Marvel of the Market — the 

 latter having certain skin characteristics which seemed 

 promising. By 1924 the selections from this hybrid 

 were far enough fixed for preliminary distribution and 

 trial. Since that time Marglobe's success has been 

 phenomenal. The growers of Dade County, Florida 

 have even suggested raising a memorial to Dr. Pritchard 

 in appreciation of what he has done. 



I am pleased with the straightforward make-up of 

 your catalog and believe you are on the right track in 

 eliminating so many varieties. I had a most wonderful 

 crop of Marglobe last season and one of the strong 

 points in its favor with me was freedom from cracks. 



H. J. B., Northfield, Minn 



Dr. Fred J IVitchard in one of our 

 Marglobe fields. September, 1928 



I have had wonderful success with your Marglobe 

 Tomato this year and also last year. Everybody who 

 sees the patch has fine words of praise for them. They 

 are so smooth and uniform, fine for slicing and are 

 great for canning. — A. R., Greenville, 111. 



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