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SEED CATALOGUE, THOKN HILL, N. Y. 
MANSFIELD TREE TOMATO. 
THE MOST WONDERFUL TOMATO EVER INTRODUCED. 
MANSFIELD TREE TOMATO, ENGRAVED FROM A PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN AUG. 12, 1889, SHOWING 
MR. MANSFIELD, THE ORIGINATOR, STANDING BY THE TREES. 
New Tomatoes seem to be the rage with seedsmen in the United States, each one trying to outdo the 
other by introducing new sorts. I have always made it a point to test new varieties^ of tomatoes as they 
are brought out, and am careful to note the merits of each one separately. Last spring I heard of a new 
tomato in Wisconsin which was claimed to be a “Tree Tomato,” and which would grow ten feet high, and 
produce larger tomatoes than any other variety in cultivation. I at once made an investigation, and the 
originator made claims which I could hardly believe, but I knew if they would produce tomatoes as he 
said, they certainly were the greatest tomatoes in cultivation. I was determined to give them a trial on 
my grounds, and at quite an expense I procured a supply of the plants direct from Mr. Mansfield, the 
originator. They arrived late in May with tops somewhat broken, but I set them all out just to see what 
they would do. 
The season was the worst one for tomatoes I ever aaw, but in spite of that the “Tree Tomato” grew 
very fast, and by September 1st, it was the grandest and most wonderful sight at my seed grounds ; 
such vines I never saw before, and as to tomatoes, there was no end, which were smooth, of handsome 
color, and of immense size. I find the originator made claims which were true, not praising them any 
too much, and below I publish a letter received from him giving its history, so all can see what a wonder¬ 
ful tomato this is. After finding out that they were an excellent kind, I at once made arrangements with 
the originator for all the seed he had, and now am able to offer the true and genuine seed, which can be 
procured of no other seedsman this spring. 
Under date of October 15th. 1889, Mr. Mansfield, the originator, writes—I will state facts and noth¬ 
ing brrt facts “The Mansfield Tree Tomato has been originated by me after eighteen years of careful 
selections and special methods of cultivation, until it has attained the height of 10 feet and 7 inches for 
the tree, and a weight for a single tomato of 34 ounces, and a diameter of 6 inches, with testimonials of 
over 60 pounds of ripe fruit to a single tree, of a quality that surpasses all others. Fruit ripens from 
July 4th until frost. I have one tree laid by for a sample, to show you or any of your customers, which 
measures 10 feet and 7 inches, and can show testimonials to back all my statements, and you can stake 
any money on them on my account, and come on for the vouchers. I had my first ripe tomato July 4th, 
and a fine one it was. My best trees, July 25tli, stood 7 feet high, and I had tomatoes on them that were 
five inches in diameter at that time and still growing. They were then all liberally loaded with fruit from 
the blossom up to five inches, and run up as high as seventeen on one stem, and always of superior 
quality. They are as solid all the way through as a hard boiled egg, and but very tew seeds in a tomato. 
There are several other tomatoes that have been called ‘Tree Tomatoes,’ but all have proved to be poor, 
worthless and sour tomatoes, but the ‘Mansfield Tree Tomato ’ has proved to be all that is claimed for it, 
and sends back to mo from sample seed sent out, most wonderful accounts from Dakota to Vermont, and 
from the Lakes to Florida and California.” 
The supply of seed of this Grand New Tree Tomato is yet very scarce, but I have secured all there 
is, which I now offer for the first time. Do not fail to include a packet in your order. Full directions 
for culture on printed slip in each packet. Price, per pkt., 25 cents; 5 pkts. tor $1.00, postpaid. 
