AGGELER&ffuSSER SEED Co. 
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 
& M Tomatoes 
A & M New Smooth Ponderosa 
Tomatoes can be grown on al- 
L/Uliurc most any of our California soils 
and are more affected by climatic conditions 
than by soils. Success depends upon secur¬ 
ing a rapid, vigorous and unchecked growth 
during the early part of the season. Sow in 
hot-beds from 6 to 8 weeks before they can 
be set out in the field, which is when danger 
from frost is past. Use two ounces of seed 
per acre. 
Transplant 3 to C feet apart in rows 4 to 
6 feet apart, according to variety—3 feet for 
those varieties of upright growth, and 6 feet 
is not too far apart for vining varieties 
which soon cover the ground solidly. The 
soil should be plowed and pulverized to a 
depth of 10 to 12 inches, the deeper the bet¬ 
ter, in order that the roots may keep in the 
cool earth, for as soon as the roots are heated 
by the hot, dry soil near the surface, the 
plant quickly sickens and ‘dies, and tho 
grower can see no cause for it. 
Many growers are now treating seed with 
Semesan before sowing. This helps to con¬ 
trol diseases and develops sturdier plants. 
Root blight may very often be prevented 
by spraying frequently with Bordeaux Mix¬ 
ture, beginning when the plants are young 
and continuing throughout the season. A 
cup full of the liquid Bordo poured around 
the stem of the plant where it will soak 
down to the root system is also effective. It 
is also a good plan to dip the roots in a 
solution of Bordeaux Mixture when trans¬ 
planting. Blight may often be prevented, 
but it is difficult to cure. 
The time of planting and variety depend 
upon your local market, soil and climatic 
conditions, and the purpose for which they 
are grown. Number of days to maturity is 
from planting of seeds in beds. 
New Smooth Ponderosa 
This tomato has been de¬ 
veloped after years of se¬ 
lection. The former objection to the Ponderosa was the rough 
and uneven surface, especially on the lower part of the fruit. 
This new selection produces a very smooth, solid, meaty tomato, 
of very fine quality, and deep purplish-pink in color. The habit 
of growth, time to maturity, etc. is the same as regular Pon¬ 
derosa. This stock is not only desirable for the home garden 
but will prove very satisfactory for market gardening and shin¬ 
ping purposes (118 days). (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 60c) VA lb. $2.00) 
(lb. $6.00) postpaid. 
A Xr M 1VT a vrrl A wonderful variety recommended 
maigiuuc for any so ij or climatic conditions 
adaptable to tomato growing. It is a hybrid from Marvel, a gov¬ 
ernment strain; the flesh is red and the very thin outer skin is 
golden. The red flesh showing through the. golden skin pro¬ 
duces a rich red color with a tinge of gold showing through. 
The mea.t is solid with very few seeds, non-acid, almost a globe 
shape, size is medium, averaging 7 to 9 ounces in weight, wilt 
resistant, excellent for local market, and a good shipper. Many 
carloads are shipped to eastern markets each fall. (114 days.) 
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 50c) (Z 4 lb. $1.65) (lb. $5.00) postpaid. 
PritcHard ( Scarlet Topper). This tomato is rapidly gain¬ 
ing in popularity with canners, shippers, home 
and market gardeners. The vines are self-topping or self- 
pruning, strong and healthy with large broad leaves which pro¬ 
tect the fruit. The tomatoes are very uniform, of medium size, 
bright color and exceptionally smooth. They ripen evenly so 
that the shoulder is as ripe as the blossom end and are very 
free from cracks. Heavily productive and wilt-resistant, with 
firm flesh of splendid quality. (100 days.) (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 60c) 
(!4 lb. $2.00) (lb. $6.00) postpaid. 
A Xr M We introduced this tomato in 
ac r rsi c,arty 1909 and from that tlme t0 the 
present it has superseded many early varieties throughout 
Southern California and Mexico and is constantly gaining favor 
among the important tomato growers in big producing sections, 
such as Imperial Valley, Coachella Valley, Salt River Valley of 
Arizona and other similar districts. As an early variety and 
money maker it has no equal among tomato varieties. It is 
uniform in size and packs well, making it a most desirable to¬ 
mato for the packer and shipper. It is smooth, inclined to globe 
shape, of good size, an excellent shipper and bears longer than 
any other early tomato. We cannot recommend it too highly. 
(94 days.) (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 50c) <!4 lb. $1.75) (lb. $5.00) postpaid. 
¥ 1 » I_I al .f e (The Sensational All - Purpose Tomato). 
JaCK O nails X great wilt-proof variety producing rich 
dark crimson tomatoes very uniform in size, the average weight 
being about 12 ozs. It holds its good size throughout growing 
season even after several pickings. Flesh is very solid and indi¬ 
vidual fruits weigh one-eighth more than Stone of the same 
dimensions; furthermore the skin is very firm making it a good 
shipper. It contains little or no acid and can be classified as a 
sweet tomato; is also a shy seeder. It matures a little before 
Stone and is therefore considered a late sort. One farmer re¬ 
ports a yield of over 30 tons per acre and it has proven to be 
a great success throughout the Southland as a green shipping 
variety. So far the demand has been greater than the supply 
and it will be found a great profit-maker to the grower and 
shipper. Jack o’ Harts has also proved a. fine tomato for green, 
house work. For this purpose the vines should be trimmed 
and the plants grown high. (116 days.) (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 65c) 
(A lb. $2.00) (lb. $6.00) postpaid. 
A & M First Early 
