SUPER-STANDARD STRAIN 5, 



The Marglobe (New 1926) 



The outstanding Tomato of this decade. Acclaimed by growers from New York to Florida 



Strong, vigorous vines produce large, beautifully shaped scarlet fruit, even in unfavorable conditions. 

 Resistant to Nail-head Rust and Fusarium Wilt. 



Days to maturity, 136. Last year we predicted a position of great importance for 

 Marglobe, for we were familiar with its unusual qualities. This year we are conservative in 

 saying that we see no limit to its possibilities in any part of the country. Florida was the 

 first to accept Marglobe. Now the whole country knows it, and the demand for it has been 

 unprecedented. 



Our firm has had the great honor of leading the commercial development of Marglobe. 

 Our present acreage for seed, although unusually heavy, will scarcely be equal to the de- 

 mands that are being made upon it. Advance sales are unprecedented. 



One of the unusually strong features of Marglobe is its ability successfully to withstand 

 long periods of wet and unfavorable weather. This factor has been demonstrated on several 

 occasions during the past ten months, both in Florida and New Jersey. The great vigor 

 of the vines under these conditions carried Marglobe through with strong yields in the face 

 of almost total losses of other varieties. This factor has been demonstrated under many 

 different conditions and can definitely be placed in its favor. 



Marglobe is especially recommended to all districts infested with Fusarium Wilt, a 

 disease which is very destructive to Tomato crops as far north as central Indiana and central 

 New Jersey. Marglobe has completely conquered the loss by Nail-head Rust which was 

 sweeping the industry off the East Coast and other parts of Florida. In this respect, Mar- 

 globe has proven to be one of the greatest triumphs ever recorded to the credit of Mr. F. J. 

 Pritchard, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. 



In Florida 



This past season saw nearly one thousand carloads of Marglobe shipped out of the State of Florida 

 to northern markets where they were sold for very much higher prices than other varieties. The 

 Tomato industry in Florida openly acknowledges that Marglobe has been a Godsend to it. Our firm 

 has been very close to the Florida situation. In the spring of 1924 it was our firm which first brought 

 the news to the Department of Agriculture that the Marvel was resistant to Nail-head Rust. On 

 receipt of this news, the Chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry immediately made plans for testing 

 Marglobe, which is a hybrid between Marvel and Livingston Globe. The subsequent trials were a 

 complete success. 



Marglobe has made its place in Florida, not only because of its resistance to Nail-head Rust, but 

 because of its great productiveness and the handsome appearance of the fruit. One of our customers, 

 Mr. R. R. Kerr, of Perrine, Fla., actually made between ten and twelve pickings on one of his Marglobe 

 fields. That this variety has made a distinct impression on the northern markets is evidenced by the 

 fact that many of the New York and Chicago commission men have asked their shippers to plant 

 nothing but Marglobe this year. 



In Northern States 



This past summer was the first in which Marglobe has been tried on a large scale in Maryland, 

 New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Indiana. We have not been surprised at the cordial recep- 

 tion given it on all sides. Successful Tomato-growers have been unstinted in their enthusiasm over 

 Marglobe. Here in the North we have had most unusual weather conditions during the summer. Our 

 general Tomato crop has been cut more than in half. Marglobe, however, has come through with a 

 splendid record. It not only has produced heavily but the handsome fruit has almost invariably 

 brought double the price on the markets. 



As a Canners 9 Variety 



The large canning interests of the country, including members of the Tri-State Packers' Associa- 

 tion, and the Indiana Canners' Association, have been deeply impressed with the performance of 

 Marglobe. They are planning large acreages of the variety for 1927. Their favor has been gained 

 by the excellent quality of the pulp, the fine flavor of the fruit, the vigor of the vines, and the high 

 yields per acre. They look on it as a very important new second-early and main-crop sort. All Mar- 

 globe seed we offer has been grown direct from Mr. Pritchard's stock seed. This year's seed repre- 

 sents the tenth generation from the original cross. It will be found to be a true stock. 



Price, delivered: Pkt. 25c; oz. 85c; y 4 Ib. $3.25; lb. $12; 5 lbs. or more, $11.75 per lb. 



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