Michigan State Forcing TOMATO 
A new and distinctly different, self-pollenating, 
wilt resisting, greenhouse Tomato developed at 
Michigan State College. It is a selection out of 
crosses between Ailsa Craig, a small fruited Euro¬ 
pean forcing type, and Marglobe. The vigorous 
plant with dark green foliage, producing pollen 
in short-styled flowers under poor light condi¬ 
tions, which insures self-pollenation, and the high 
productivity of Alsia Craig along with the desir¬ 
able fruit characteristics of Marglobe are com¬ 
bined in the Michigan State Forcing. 
Exceptionally attractive, medium size fruits (4 
to 5 ozs.) are borne in clusters of 5 to 11. Ripe 
fruits globular in shape with a slightly greater 
depth than diameter. Practically free from blem¬ 
ishes and misshapen fruits. Stem end cavity 
small, shallow and very smooth with small corky 
ring. Blossom end well rounded with very small 
scar. Outer walls of fruit thicker than Marglobe, 
insuring good shipping qualities, and very thick 
inner walls. Cells 3 to 6 with seeds. Flavor when 
grown in greenhouse similar to Marglobe. The 
firmness of the fruit makes it possible to allow 
them to ripen on vines without loss to the grower. 
For best results with this variety we suggest 
that between 4% and 5% square feet be allowed 
each plant, and adequate fertilization be given. 
We are pleased to publish an unsolicited testimonial 
which is an expression of many who grew this tomato this 
past season: 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 
November 20, 1936. 
“Gentlemen: 1 tried your Michigan State Forcing 
Tomato last season. It is a real fine, excellent tomato for 
the greenhouse growers in this state. It gave very satis¬ 
factory results and is a promise for the future.” 
ANTON DEPEL. 
PRICES: 
1 oz., 75c; % lb., 
,$2.50; V 2 lb., $4.50; 
1 lb., $9.00, postpaid. 
A typical cluster of 
the Michigan State 
Forcing Tomato. It is 
also adapted for out¬ 
side growing, being 
two weeks later than 
any of the early varie¬ 
ties, but yielding much 
heavier. 
