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Henderson's World Famous Tomatoes 



9 o3 RICHMEAT 



Introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. in 1934 as Number 600 



Shown in colors on opposite page 



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 weigh- 

 ing 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 



876 BEEFHEART 



A Home Garden Tomato of Superior Excellence 

 Shown in Colors on opposite page. 



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 

 is 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; y 2 oz., $2.00; oz., S3.S0. Transporta- 

 tion paid. 



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 qualitv trade. 



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



888 THE FRUIT TOMATO 



Solid, Meaty, Sweet, Delicious Flavor Almost Seedless 

 Shown in Colors on opposite page 



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; ]4 oz., $2.00; oz., $3.50; transpor- 

 tation paid. 



C ULTURE. — The seed should be sown about Yi inch deep during March or early April in a hotbed, greenhouse, 

 or window of a room, where a night temperature of not less than 60 degrees is kept. When the plants are about two 

 inches high, they should be set out three inches apart in boxes three inches deep, or potted into three-inch pots, allow- 

 VAKlfc,! Its j- W g a s i n gi e pi an t to a pot. They are sometimes shifted a second time into larger pots, by which process the plants 



are rendered more sturdy and branching. About the middle of May in this latitude, the plants may be set in the open ground. Our pamphlet, "To- 

 matoes, How to Grow Tliem," tells how to grow them to perfection. Sent free on request with orders. 



TOMATO 



SELECTED 



885 EARLIANA 



This is still the best extra early Tomato for the 

 family garden, as it bears a very heavy crop quite 

 early in the season. It has excellent flavor and is 

 remarkably solid for an early sort. {See illustra- 

 tion.) 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; J£ lb., $1.50; Trans- 

 portation paid. 



877 BONNY BEST 



Produces Large Size Tomatoes Bright Scarlet 

 in Color 



Bonny Best is decidedly the "best" in its class. 

 It is almost as early as Earliana; and is a larger 

 tomato, and a heavier cropper. The fruits are deep 

 scarlet in color, very smooth, perfectly round, solid 

 and meaty. Bonny Best is also an excellent variety 

 for the canner, as it yields from 12 to 15 tons to the 

 acre. (See illustration.) 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; \i lb., $1.75; trans- 

 portation paid. 



878 BREAK-O'DAY 



A Solid Extra Early Va- 

 riety — Disease Resistant 



It is a cross between 

 Marglobe and another va- 

 riety, not as yet introduced 

 to commerce. It is greatly 

 disease-resistant and is the 

 same shape, color and size 

 as Marglobe but much 

 more solid; and to crown 

 all is 10 to 12 days earlier 

 in ripening. This means 

 that Break-O'Day will ripen 

 along with Bonny Best and 

 the other extra early to- 

 matoes, but excels them 

 in size, solidity and seed- 

 lessness. 



Price, pkt., 20c; oz., 60c. 

 H lb., SI. 75; transporta- 

 tion paid. 



881 CRIMSON CUSHION (Henderson's) 



Crimson Cushion is a scarlet "sport" from Ponderosa, 

 and resembles the original stock in nearly all respects, 

 but the color is brilliant crimson-scarlet. It bears a 

 prodigious crop of perfectly shaped fruits of enormous 

 size that ripen clear to the stem, while its rich color is 

 sustained throughout the entire fruit. 



It ripens a few fruits immediately after the very early 

 sorts, and from then right up to frost it yields a con- 

 stant supply of luscious fruits. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 75c; )4 lb., $2.25; transportation 

 paid. 



883 DWARF CHAMPION 



Of dwarf, stiff, upright growth, scarcely needing 

 support; early and prolific, ■ smooth, medium-sized 

 fruits of red-purple color. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; yi lb., $1.75; transportation 

 paid. 



889 GOLDEN PONDEROSA (Special Strain) 



It Equals Ponderosa in Size But Bears Rich, 



Golden- Yellow Fruits in Abundance 



A yellow Tomato that has color alone to distinguish 

 it is not entirely novel. Many such varieties have been 

 introduced, but, having failed to gain popularity owing 

 either to lack of flavor or some other essential, have 

 disappeared from cultivation. GOLDEN PON^ 

 DEROSA is equal in every respect to its parent the 

 red Ponderosa. possessing all the qualities that have 

 made our Ponderosa a household word throughout the 

 land, and, in addition, has the striking color which 

 compels instant attention. It originted as a "Sport" 

 from red Ponderosa and comes remarkably true; but 

 some ■ parti-colored fruits may be expected. 



For 1 salad purposes it presents an attractive and 

 inviting appearance. 



Price, pkt., 20 C ; 3 pkts., 50c; oz., $1.00; transporta- 

 tion paid. 



893 GLOBE 



This variety is glossy pink with purple tinge. It is 

 distinctly globe shape, large size, and of the finest 

 quality, making it very desirable for slicing. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; }i lb., $1.75; transportation 

 paid. 



916 Tomato — Bountiful Collection. Earliana, 

 Globe, Henderson's Red Ponderosa. 



Price, Collection of 3 pkts. 25c. Trans- 

 portation paid. 



