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Garden Seeds 53 
Isbell’s Colossal—Combines Quality With Size. 
Results of Isbell’s 1935 Prize 
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 very big yielding variety. 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. We know you will be delighted with it as thou¬ 
sands who have grown it have been. It is especially suit¬ 
able for the home garden. We introduced and named it 
the Colossal and our seed is pure. Pkt., 15c; V 2 oz., 40c; 
oz., 75c; % lb., $2.75; lb., $10.00, prepaid. 
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; y 2 oz., 40c; oz., 75c, prepaid. 
Tomato Contest 
New Oxheart 
In spite of the backward and generally poor season for 
tomatoes, our prize contest was a decided success. Tomatoes 
were sent in from all the surrounding states and from many 
distant states such as Georgia, Missouri, Virginia, Mass¬ 
achusetts and Vermont. Most of these were of unusual size 
and all of the prizewinning tomatoes except two, weighed 
over two and one-half pounds. 
The 1935 Prize Winners 
1st. 3 lbs., 10 % oz., Mrs. R. Nelson Northport, Mich. 
2nd. 3 lbs., 3% ozs. I. B. Lantz Morgantown, W.Va. 
3rd. 2 lbs., 15% ozs. E. G. Cook Mottville, N. Y. 
4th. 2 lbs., 13ozs. A. W. Stubbings ‘Lansing, Mich. 
5th. 2 lbs., 13 ozs. Mrs. D. C. Burton Tarentum, Pa. 
6th. 2 lbs., 11% ozs. E. L. Cooper Liberty, N. Y. 
7th. 2 lbs., 10% ozs. Lawrence Montabon New Castle, Pa. 
8th. 2 lbs., 8% ozs. Mrs. D. R. Farley So. Lyon, Mich. 
9th. 2 lbs., 7% ozs* Mrs. J. C. Collins Fowlerville, Mich. 
10th. 2 lbs., 7% ozs. J. B. Coleman Blackstone, Va. 
Improved Dwarf Champion 
OR TREE TOMATO 
The dwarf compact tree-like plants of this variety make it 
an especially fine sort for small gardens. The plants may be 
set as close as 2 by 3 feet, with excellent results. The med¬ 
ium size fruits are round as a ball and held well off the 
ground by the stiff short branches. The color is a deep 
pinkish-crimson. They are very thick meated, mild in flavor, 
and never rough. Ripens in midseason and continues until 
frost. The quality is splendid either in salads or cooked. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; % lb., $1.00; lb., $3.75. 
White Beauty 
We have at last been able to propagate a white Tomato of 
good quality. The New White Beauty contains very little acid 
and so will make Tomatoes agreeable to thousands 
of people who have heretofore avoided them. White 
Beauty is ivory-white in color, and the flesh is 
almost paper-white. It grows about as large as 
Stone. Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 40c. 
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 
and many market gardeners plant Ponderosa every 
year for their special trade. 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 purple fruits are 
very fleshy with small seed cells : of extra sweet 
flavor. Ready for the table in 120 days. Ripens 
with the main crop and canning varieties. Pkt., 
10c; % oz., 30c; oz., 50c; % lb., $1.50; lb., $5.25, 
prepaid. 
Heart Shaped Fruits of Immense Size 
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. A wonderful exhibition sort, creating 
unusual interest wherever displayed. Complete description 
on page 2. Pkt., 15c; y 2 oz., 45c; oz., 75c; % lb., $2.75, 
prepaid. 
Small Fruited Tomatoes 
Largely used for making fancy pickles, preserves, canning, 
etc. These varieties are easily grown and yield wonderfully 
well. Do not fail to plant one or more kinds this year, you 
will never do without them. 
RED PEAR—YELLOW PEAR—RED PEACH—RED PLUM 
YELLOW PLUM—GOLDEN HUSK OR GROUND CHERRY 
Price of any of the six varieties: Pkt., 10c; y> oz., 30c; 
oz., 50c, prepaid. 
SPECIAL: One packet of each of these six Tomatoes for 
50c, postpaid. 
SMALL-FRUITED SORTS MIXED.—Just the thing for the 
home garden. Pkt., 5c; V 2 oz., 30c; oz., 50c. 
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, 
prepaid. 
