I/a I I ant — 



A NEW, VERY EARLY, BUT L I G H T - F O L I A G E D VARIETY 



STOKES 

 1 93 7 INTRODUCTION 



"^ZALIANT is a word for courage. When you grow this Tomato you will understand why we have given it 



that name. It is indeed truly courageous. How such a small plant can produce Tomatoes of its size and season 

 is incredible. To us the word valiant is one of the most beautiful in our language. Here again the Tomato matches 

 this beauty. It is extremely well formed; in fact, it approaches Stokes Master Marglobe in perfection and should 

 make a good Tomato for the Green- Wrap Trade. 



In season it will mature three days after Earliana and five days ahead of Stokesdale. Therein lies its importance. 



The plant of Valiant is unusually restricted. In this particular it approaches Earliana. The leaf is about one-half 

 the size of that of Stokes Master Marglobe. /We were tempted to call it "Naked Indian" after a tree we once saw 

 in the Tropics.^ Take careful note of this sparseness of foliage. Do not mature it during the extreme heat of 

 midsummer. For winter and spring production in the Far South, for early season production in the North, and for 

 greenhouse production any titne we strongly recommend it. 



Our seed supply is seriously restricted. Probably it will not hold out for the season. If the above description 

 fits in with any part of your production plans, come to us early in the year and give it a fair trial. Keep this in mind: 

 Valiant is a smooth, handsome, modern-type Tomato competing seriously with the main Earliana harvest. Its 

 direct relation to Stokesdale indicates an unusually solid interior. 



Valiant will open your season brilliantly, profitably, and on time. You will like it immensely. 



Price, Postpaid: Trade pkt. $1; V4OZ. $1.75/ V20Z. $3; oz. $5; VxWi. $17.50 



SUMMARY FOR VALIANT: 



Days to maturity at Stokesdale: 107. 



Germination: 95' f. 



Date of test: December, 1936. 



Disinfection: Mercuric Chloride. 



Ratio of depth to width: 90*^. 



Interior: Very solid. 



Color: Intense scarlet. 



Average weight of fruit: 6 ounces. 



SUMMARY FOR STOKESDALE: 



Days to maturity at Stokesdale: 112. 



Germination: 96*^ or better. 



Date of test: December, 1936. 



Disinfection: Mercuric Chloride, 1 to 2,000. 



Ratio of depth to width: 80'vf . 



Interior: Remarkably solid. 



Color: Intense scarlet. Ripens from inside out. 

 Average weight of fruit: 8 ounces. 



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