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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.— WHOLESALE CATALOGUE. 



THE DWARF PONDEROSA TOMATO 



This grand new Tomato is our true and typified " Ponderosa 

 Selection " from Burpee's " Dwarf Giant." It is the re- 

 sultant cross between " Dwarf Champion " and our original 

 " Ponderosa." 



This new variety has inherited the merits of both parents, 

 viz., the compact, stocky dwarf-branching habit of plant — 

 growing about 2 feet high — the thick short-jointed stems and 

 distinctive dark-green Savoy-like foliage of " Dwarf Champion," 

 while the fruit is that of our old favorite " Ponderosa " — mostly 

 oblong in shape — a trifle smaller — but big enough for anybody 

 and for any purpose, averaging in size 4 inches and over in 

 diameter and w^eighing about one pound each. 



The coloring is a glossy, purplish-red. The Tomatoes are 

 borne in clusters and in bountiful succession from July until 

 frost, holding up in size to the end. They are slightly oblong in 



shape, are very deep through wjth solid, meaty, bright-red flesh, 

 no core, scarcely any watery pulp and having but few seeds. 



The flavor, mildly rich, is free from acidity and for slicing, 

 eating raw, cooking or canning, its deliciousness is only rivalled 

 by that of Henderson's original " Ponderosa." The latter we 

 expect will continue to be grown by its old time friends, although 

 it is a " vine " or tall growing Tomato — producing its fruits in 

 succession from the base of the plant to the tip. Therefore, 

 where low branching Tomato plants are desired — as in market 

 gardens — we can recommend the " Dwarf " Ponderosa. 



It is very important to bear in mind that the " Dwarf 

 Ponderosa " is quite distinct from the " Original Ponderosa "; 

 the habit of the plant and the color of the foliage is altogether 

 different from the parent. So that in ordering this new variety 

 be sure to ask for the DWARF PONDEROSA. Price per pkt., 

 20c.; 3 pkts. for 50c.; 7 pkts. for $1.00. 



HENDERSON'S GENUINE 



PONDEROSA TOMATO. 



NOT A SHIPPING TOMATO, BUT FOR SELECT HOME 

 TRADE IT OFTEN1.BRINGS 5C. A FRUIT. 



This grand variety, though not recommended as Early nor a 

 shipping tomato yet is very salable in home markets, often 

 bringing 5c. a fruit. 



It is not only the largest-fruited Tomato grown, frequently 

 weighing 2 to 4 pounds each, but the handsomest and finest in 

 quality; almost as solid as beefsteak, nearly seedless, with firm, 

 meaty, rich red flesh; unequalled and delicious either sliced, 

 cooked or canned; a healthy, luxuriant grower, prodigious and 

 continuous yielder from early in the season until frost. A 

 favorite from Maine to California. Price, 10c. pkt., 40c. oz., 

 $1.40 i lb., $5.00 lb. 



STONE TOMATO. 



LARGE, REGULARLY SHAPED FRUIT, FLESH FIRM. 

 SKIN SCARLET AND GOOD SHIPPER. 



This is one of the best and most popular main crop \-arieties 

 for market gardeners. The plant is a strong grower, is very 

 prolific, and possesses every requisite for a salable tomato; the 

 fruits are large, smooth, almost round, being very deep, sHghtly 

 flattened at base and top; the color is an attractive, vivid scarlet. 

 The skin is tough and the flesh unusually solid and firm making it 

 one of the best shippers. The quality is unsurpassed for either 

 cooking, canning or slicing, being meaty and firm. (See cut on 

 opposite page.) Price, 20c. oz., 65c. \ lb., $2.00 lb. 



"Your Tomato (Slone) is all you claim for il and more. It is large, -eery pro- 

 lific and has all Ihe good qualilies of a first class Tomato. It ripens evenly from 

 top to stem." JOSEPH FITZGER.XLD. .isylum. .\Jiss. 



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