F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 



NEW 1925 INTRODUCTION 



The Washington Tomato 



A 



Heavy 



Yielding 



Main Crop 



Tomato 



Perfect Smooth 



Solid Rich 



Red Meaty 



Tomato 



The Washington Tomato 



A MARVELOUS WILT-RESISTANT TOMATO 



Bred To the Highest State of Perfection 



It is estimated by the United States Department 

 of Agriculture that tomato wilt causes an annual 

 loss of more than 115,000 tons of tomatoes and is 

 spreading rapidly. 



As the wilt fungus lives in the soil and invades 

 the tomato plant through its roots, it lies beyond the 

 reach of chemical sprays. The only means of con- 

 trolling wilt is through the development of wilt 

 resistant varieties. 



Realizing the alarming spread of tomato wilt and 

 the heavy loss to the tomato grower, we have in- 

 cessantly worked to perfect a wilt resistant tomato 

 and at the same time preserve all the other good 

 qualities. 



In introducing the Washington Tomato, we be- 

 lieve we have perfected the most wonderful wilt re- 

 sistant, heavy yielding, fine quality tomato known. 



In repeated tests, planted at the same time and 

 given identical cultural conditions, other varieties 

 were completely destroyed by wilt while The Wash- 

 ington was free from wilt and produced a good crop 

 of fruit. 



The Washington Tomato produces a heavy crop of 

 medium large smooth, solid beautiful red tomatoes. 

 Free from cracks. Few seeds, consists almost en- 

 tirely of plump solid meat. Mild delicious sweet 

 flavor. Matures about the same time as Stone and 

 Greater Baltimore, but a much heavier yielder of 

 more solid fruit. Fruits in large clusters. A won- 

 derful drought resister. From the time it begins to 

 ripen continues to bear heavily until killed by frost. 

 Large vines that protect the fruit from the hot sun. 



Produces a heavy crop either on wilt infested soils 

 or on soils that are free from wilt. 



An excellent tomato for canning, for the home 

 garden, for trucking and for shipping. 



You would reap a harvest of big returns if you 

 planted your entire crop with this tomato. Do not 

 let another growing season pass without giving it 

 a trial. The first ones to plant will realize the big 

 profits. This being the first year we offer this seed, 

 our stock is small, order early to be sure to get your 

 supply. 



Price: Pkt. 25c, 50c; Vz oz. $1.25; oz. $2.25; Vi lb. $7.50; lb. $25.00, postpaid. 



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