An Outstanding Vegetable Achievement 



Henderson's 

 NEW TOMATO 882 



CRYSTAL WHITE A ST £ R X NG 



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-seven years ago. The 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 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 



tough skin, but to its firm meatiness, which quality also character- 

 izes its desirability 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. 



Introduced by t> T/^XJ\ /f T? A HT 



Peter Henderson & Co, 903 XVll^JLllVlJDrY 1 



Shown in Colors on Page 2 of Cover 

 The Largest and Best Flavored Scarlet Tomato 



Almost Seedless 

 Practically Coreless 



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 yellqw variety oi 

 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. 



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. 

 Fruits resemble a Bartlett 

 pear in shape, measuring 3 to 

 33^ 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. 



Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00. 



LARGE RED PEAR 



Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00. 



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