These Five Stokescross Fi Hybrist 



Each has its distinct place. Two or more mc be" 



This is their background: 



Stokescross Hybrids are the product of crossing Amer- 

 ica's outstanding tomato stocks. For 69 years the Stokes 

 organization has contributed to the tomato industry. It has 

 never offered more valuable material. Stokes started hybrid- 

 izing tomatoes in 1942. Now, thru two outdoor generations 

 per year, great progress is evident. The summer breeding 

 is carried on in Burlington County, New Jersey, the winter 

 breeding in the Province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Stokescross 

 Hybrids represent a long step forward for the tomato 

 industry. 



What hybrid vigor means to you: 



The phenomenon of hybrid vigor is an established fact. 

 In hybrid corn the annual dividend approximates $750 mil- 

 lion. The same generic principles apply to tomatoes and 

 other crops. The first generation or Fi tomato hybrid is 

 extremely expensive. Stokes has specialized in developing F2 

 lines which show almost no segregation. The Stokescross 

 strains while largely retaining the Fi characters, offer you 

 these undisputed advantages: I. Heavier production. 2. A 

 lengthened harvest. 3. Richer color and flavor. 4. More 

 solid interior. 5. Usually less cracking. (No tomato is as yet 

 crack free when heavy rains follow drought.) The over- 

 all result is more and better quality fruit. In many instances, 

 the gross cash income has been doubled. 



S/oi^escross No. 7 (1951) 



41/2 oz. fruit ripens 65 days from transplanting. 



This new Fi- hybrid is recommended for the grower who 

 profits from the extra early market. It is distinguished by 

 a fabulous production of beautiful fruit. Its vine growth 

 is restricted, but under normal summer temperatures, it 

 affords the fruit sufficient coverage. Fruit sizes up well. Very 

 soiid. Will ship well. Has style. This is a brand-new Stokes- 

 cross No. I . It is not to be confused with the 1950 strain 

 which was too small. Garden Packets only, until August 

 15, 1951. 



Stokescross No. 2 (1951) 



41/2 oz. fruit ripens 70 days from transplanting. 



This new F2 hybrid has been bred in Cuba at our Santa 

 Clara breeding grounds. It is especially recommended for 

 use by tomato growers who can profit by a prodigious 

 production of early ripening, brilliant fruit. It is essentially 

 a market garden tomato, but it is likely to find an im- 

 portant place with the processors of the more northerly 

 tomato districts. The fruit somewhat resembles Stokesdale 

 (Stokes 1936), but the plant is far more robust and will 

 furnish better coverage. Stokescross No. 2 carries a sparkling 

 rich tomato flavor. Do not confuse this with 1950 Stokescross 

 No. 2 which was much smaller. 



