62 Garden Seeds 
ISBELL SEED COMPANY 
Isbell’s Colossal—Combines Quality With Size. 
TOMATOES 
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Isbell’s Colossal 
The Largest of all Tomatoes 
The Colossal was correctly named, as it is unquestion¬ 
ably the largest Tomato in existence. In quality it is like¬ 
wise supreme. The very thick, meaty flesh, few seeds, and 
mild flavor combine to give the Colossal a quality on a 
par with its immense size. Equally suitable for slicing, 
in salads, and for canning. The mild flavor appeals to 
many people who cannot eat sharper flavored sorts con¬ 
taining more acid. Colossal not only produces giant fruits, 
but it also is a big yielder. The Tomatoes are of a deep 
purplish red color. If you have never tried Isbell’s Colossal 
Tomato, there is a fine surprise in store for you. Pkt., 20c; 
% oz., 40c; oz., 75c; lb., $2.75; lb., $10.00. 
Isbell’s Golden Colossal 
The best way to describe the Golden Colossal is to say 
that it is just like our famous Colossal except in color, 
which is a beautiful golden yellow. Try a packet of these 
together with the red. Slices of the two on the table make 
a very attractive dish. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 40c; oz., 75c, 
prepaid. 
New Oxheart 
$IOO.in Cash Prizes 
For the Largest Colossal and 
Oxheart Tomatoes Grown in 1935 
Terms of Contest. Anyone in United States who buys this 
seed from us may compete. Prizes will be awarded on the 
largest tomatoes by weight. Contestants may send us as many 
fruits as they wish but all charges must be prepaid. Tomatoes 
may be sent in any time before October 15th, the closing date. 
Not more than one prize will be awarded on each variety to 
one person. In case of tie the smoothest fruit will be given 
preference. All contestants will be notified of the results and 
checks will be mailed to the winners promptly after the cl^e 
of the contest October 15. Winners’ names will be published 
in our 1936 Catalog. 
SPECIAL PRICES ON SEED FOR THIS CONTEST: 1 
pkt. each of ISBELL’S COLOSSAL AND OXHEART FOR 
35c POSTPAID. 
For the largest tomatoes by weight of either Colossal or 
Oxheart grown in 1935 from seed purchased from us, we offer 
3rd 
4th 
6th 
$25.00 
6th prize .... 
.$6.00 
20.00 
7th prize .... 
. 5.00 
15.00 
8th prize. 
. 4.00 
12.00 
9th prize .... 
. 3.00 
8.00 
10th prize. 
. 2.00 
Pick when tomatoes are just beginning to show pink, pack 
well and send immediately. 
Prize Winners in 1934 Contest 
Last season growing conditions were decidedly against the 
growers but in spite of this many fine large tomatoes were 
sent in. All together we received 103 fruits representing 17 
states. The farthest came from Maine and Nebraska. First 
prize went to New York State on Oxheart. However, this fruit 
was not a typical specimen but looked like several fruits grown 
together. The Colossal winning second prize was a beautiful 
smooth tomato. We. know both varieties will grow larger^ 
than any fruits received in last year’s contest as 
we have often grown Colossal Tomatoes weigh¬ 
ing over 3 lbs. The largest one we ever saw 
weighed 4 lbs., 4% ozs. 
THE 1934 PRIZE WINNERS 
1st, Ox., 2 lbs. 14 7/16 oz., Wm. Miller, Aldten, N. Y. 
2nd, Col., 2 lbs. 12 7/16 oz., R. Rose, Byron, Mich. 
3rd, Ox., 2 lbs. 9% oz., Jo Vrabel, So. Fork, Pa. 
4th, Col., 2 lbs. 7% oz., O. W. Merz, Fairport, N. Y. 
5th Ox., 2 lbs. 7% oz., Mrs. Henry Wormmeester, 
Bellevue, Mich. 
6th, Ox., 2 lbs. 6 31/32 oz., Albert Hoffner, Jr., 
Limeport, Pa. 
7th, Col., 2 lbs. 5 25/32 oz., Mrs. R. M. Vile, 
Newaygo, Mich. 
8th, Col., 2 lbs. 5 3/16 oz., Albert Hoffner, Jr., 
Limeport, Pa. 
9th, Col., 2 lbs. 4 oz., Frank Stadler, Laughlin- 
town. Pa. 
See Illustration Inside Front Cover 
Aptly named because of the distinctive heart-shaped fruits, 
which attain unusual size and are of the finest quality. Very 
solid tomatoes with decidedly few seeds; of mild flavor, less 
acid than other sorts. Complete description on page 2. Pkt., 
20c; % oz., 45c; oz., 75c; lb., $2.75, prepaid. 
New Yellow Oxheart 
Resembles Oxheart very closely in size, shape and habit of 
growth but the color is bright yellow. Makes a handsome 
contrast when sliced with Oxheart. The flavor is very mild 
and pleasing. Supply of seed is limited. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 75c. 
Small Fruited Tomatoes 
RED PEAR—YELLOW PEAR^RED PEACH—RED PLUM 
YELLOW PLUM—GOLDEN HUSK OR GROUND CHERRY 
Price of any of the six varieties: Pkt., 10c; ^ oz., 30c; 
oz., 50c, prepaid. 
SPECIAL: One packet of each of these six Tomatoes for 
50c, postpaid. 
Vz oz., 30c. 
SMALL-FRUITED SORTS MIXED.—Pkt., 5c; 
Isbell’s Improved Ponderosa 
A Great Favorite for Home Garden 
This fine variety as grown by us is quite smooth, of immense 
size, very meaty, solid and luscious. For family gardens it is 
deserving of universal use. Unsurpassed in fine quality for 
slicing. The vines are of strong growth and produce large 
clusters of beautiful Tomatoes; they are extremely prolific 
and bear continuously until frost. The extra large, deep pur¬ 
ple fruits are very fleshy with small seed cells; of extra sweet 
flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; oz., 50c; ^ lb., $1.50; lb., $5.25, 
prepaid. 
Isbell’s Improved Pnndorosn—Popular Home Garden Sort. 
