There Are Seven Advantages: 



1. Strong Germination and Fast Come-Up — The New 



Jersey State Seed Laboratory on 80 germination tests completed 

 in November 1952, averaged 93.8%. This insures a complete 

 and very fast come-up. 



2. Sturdy, Fast Growing Plants — Hybrid Vigor is clearly 

 evident in the early growth of the plant. 



3. Readiness to Set — Invariably the Stokescross Hybrids 

 set more readily than the average standard varieties. 



4. Early Maturity of the Crop — This averages ten days 

 to two weeks earlier than Rutgers — important in quality and in 

 fly egg control. 



5. Less Cracking of the Fruit — This is universally accepted, 

 and a top factor in controlling mold count. 



6. Better Ripening to the Stem— Under normal conditions 

 there is very little yellow-top in Stokescross Hybrids. 



7. Production per Acre Increase — In some acreage over 

 50%. This statement is substantiated by crop records in many 

 states. 



Here Are The National Results For 1952 . . . 



On over 10,000 acres Stokescross Hybrids grossed over $25,000,000. It is 

 extra tonnage and early maturity that count. August tomatoes are definitely 

 superior to September tomatoes. Study the descriptions on the following page, 

 make your choices with great care, draw up your plans, and reserve the 

 necessary seed stock. There is no national supply. When our supply is exhausted 

 it cannot be replenished until the summer of 1953. 



