From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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Henderson's Ponderosa Tomato 



Introduced by Peter HendersorttSc Co. in 1891 



For 36 Years the Best and Most Popular in the American Garden — Produces Fruits Magnificent 

 in Size — Delicious in Flavor — Perfectly Shaped and in Great Profusion — Still Gaining in 

 Favor by Leaps and Bounds — It is Grown from the Atlantic to the Pacific 



900. From its first appearance it gripped and held the ad- 

 miration of all who grew it and each recurring 1 season sees 

 thousands more added to the number of its appreciative ad- 

 mirers, who have sent us testimonials in such numbers that 

 if we printed them they would monopolize a quarter of the 

 pages in the catalogue. Fortunately it is so constituted that it 

 is susceptible of continuous improvement, and this has made it 

 possible for us not only to maintain the high standard of 

 quality which it has always occupied, but, by careful develop- 

 ment, to raise it to a higher standard of perfection than ever. 

 There are two kinds of solid Tomatoes. One derives its 

 solidity from a thick-fleshed outer wall and a tough skin, and 

 this is eagerly sought by the shipper. The solidity of Pon- 



derosa is fundamentally different. A serious defect in many 

 sorts is the hard, core-like character of the cell walls, which 

 frequently remain green and hard long after the other parts 

 of the fruit are ripe, and this very defect has been utilizer 1 

 in the breeding of Ponderosa. We have succeeded so 

 thoroughly in modifying, developing, and enlarging these cell 

 walls in Henderson's Ponderosa that they have almost filled 

 the seed cavities, which in less carefully bred strains contain 

 only seed and watery pulp. The original highly bred and 

 selected type of Eed and Golden Ponderosa can only be 

 secured direct from us, a* we do not supply dealers. Spurious 

 and uncared-for stocks will be disappointing. (See engraving.) 

 Price, 10c. pkt„ 90c. oz., S3.00 % lb. 



Henderson's Golden Ponderosa 



Introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. in 1914 



It Equals Red Ponderosa in Size but Bears Rich Golden- Yellow Fruits in Abundance 



889. A yellow Tomato that has color alone to distinguish it is 

 not entirely novei. Many such varieties have been introduced, 

 hut, having failed to gain popularity owing either to lack of 

 flavor or some other essential, have disappered from cultiva- 

 tion. Henderson's GOLDEX PONDEROSA 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 orig- 

 inated as a "Sport" from the Red Pond- 

 erosa and comes remarkbly true; but 

 some parti-colored fruits may be ex- 

 pected. These but add interest to it. 



But that which differentiates it from all other sorts is its 

 conspicuous and striking appearance when served sliced with 

 the red Ponderosa. This combination produces an effect ap- 

 pealing to the appetite, and supplies a decorative table effect 

 both novel and attractive. (See engraving.) 



Price, 20c. pkt., 3 pkts. 50c, $1.50 oz. 



SPECIAL OFFER — One packet each of Red and Golden Ponderosa for 25 cents. Tomato continued on next page 



