STOKESCROSS* NO. 5 



Early -mam 75 days. 6 ox. 

 Long strong harvest. 



This tomato is distinguished by its amazing vigor. 

 Production increase up to 30% is not unusual. Due to its 

 early maturing first hands, and a continuing harvest of 

 large, smooth-shouldered fruit, the picking season is 

 extended by at least two weeks. The unusual vigor of 

 Stokescross No. 5 will at once be recognized by tomato 

 growers. This directly contributes to its high color and 

 rich flavor. No. 5 was bred essentially as a processing 

 tomato, but it has proven to be extremely profitable on 

 the green wrap and climax basket markets. Market 

 reports indicate that Stokescross No. 5 far outsold com- 

 peting open-pollinated varieties. 



Two Texans, Messrs. Lou Piper and Dean Porter in Stokes Proving 

 Grounds, examining Stokescross Hybrids with Mr. Stokes. 



