SEED CATALOGUE. 1937 
Vegetable Seeds 69 
Bonny Best Tomato 
TOMATOES 
Sow thinly about the first week in March in a hotbed, greenhouse, or 
window, where the temperature is never below 60 degrees. When 2 inches 
high, set out the plants in boxes about 4 inches apart, or pot singly. After 
all danger of frost is past they may be transferred to the open ground. Set 
them deep, 4 feet apart, and a shovelful of rotted manure should be mixed 
in the earth of each hill. If the vines are trained on trellis, the fruit will be 
finer and larger. 
or SCARLET TOPPER. A scarlet self-topping, disease- 
rrilCIldiU resistant variety originated by the late Dr. F. J. Pritchard of 
the U. S. Department of Agriculture in 1931. Resulting from crossing 
Marglobe and Cooper’s Special, it inherited fine qualities from each 
parent. Fruits are of good size, smooth, globular, extremely solid and 
heavy with thick walls and of deep scarlet color. It is uniformly fruited, 
exceedingly productive, and borne in clusters. Pkt. 15c; J^oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 
P Cfofu Originated by Penn State College of Agriculture, 
rcnn Oldlc* Special Mention, 1936 All-America Seed Selections. The 
fruit is of medium size, rather globular, and has a rich, uniform scarlet 
color. Flesh is dark red, of superb quality, with very little core and few 
seeds. It inherits the earliness of its male parent, Earliana, and is a heavy 
producer. The compact plant is strong and vigorous. A valuable and 
outstanding variety. Pkt. 10 cts.; Moz. 40 cts.; ^oz. 75 cts.; oz. $1.35. 
Rnnnv RAcf about the same season as Chalk’s Jewel, but fruits 
DOnny oest. average somewhat smaller. They are of bright scarlet 
color, always smooth, and of remarkably uniform size and shape. Pkt. 
10 cts.; J^oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
CHALK’S EARLY JEWEL. Within a week to ten days as early as the 
famous Sparks’ Earliana, it is even a heavier cropper, with Tomatoes of 
larger size. The large, handsome fruits are very solid, deep through, 
brightest scarlet, ripening right up to the stem without any cracks or 
green core. Flesh thick, bright scarlet, solid, with comparatively few 
seeds and of sweet flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; Hoz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
o I » P ]• One of the best and most popular extra-early sorts. The 
opaiKS Eiarildila. fruits are good size, red in color, quite smooth, and are pro¬ 
duced in great profusion. Pkt. 10 cts.; 3^oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
GLOBE. Fruit globe-shaped, very early, large-sized, smooth, and firm-fleshed; 
very productive; in color, glossy rose, tinged with purple; quality excellent. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; Hoz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
SUPERB SALAD. Small, very smooth red fruit suitable for serving whole in 
salads. Very prolific. Pkt. 10 cts.; 3^oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
OXHEART. A large, late-fruiting variety of distinct appearance and perfect 
quality. The fruits are heart-shaped, rosy pink, with very solid flesh of mild 
and pleasing flavor, and few seeds. Single fruits often weigh 2 pounds or more. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; 34oz. 35 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
JUNE PINK. Ripens as early as Sparks’ Earliana and ten days to two weeks 
earlier than Chalk’s Early Jewel. It is an enormous bearer, clusters of six to ten 
fruits being borne at the crown and at the forks of the branches. The fruit is of 
medium size, uniform, smooth, and attractively shaped. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 
35 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
ly* I I (Selected Strain.) Tested and approved by the United States 
iVldrglODB. Department of Agriculture. Very productive, second-early variety. 
Large, smooth, meaty, globular red fruits, free from cracks. Immune to rust and 
wilt. Pkt. 15 cts.; J^oz. 35 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
MATCHLESS. One of the finest, smoothest main-crop Tomatoes in cultivation. 
Of rich cardinal-red color, with solid flesh of finest quality. Grows to good size, 
which it maintains throughout the season. Pkt. 10 cts.; Hoz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
The largest, bright red, 
keeping, finest-fiavored, 
25 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; Mlb. $1.25. 
The Stone. 
perfectly smooth, highest-yielding, best- 
main-crop variety. Pkt. 10 cts.; 3^oz. 
DWARF STONE. The plants are of dwarf, sturdy growth and very productive; 
fruit bright red, similar in appearance to the Stone. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 30 cts.; 
oz. 50 cts. 
PONDEROSA. The fruits are very solid, almost seedless, of good subacid flavor 
and of immense size, frequently weighing considerably more than two pounds. 
Good Tomato for home use; splendid sheer. Pkt. 15 cts.; y^oz. 35 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
GOLDEN QUEEN. “Queen of all the Yellows.” Its superior flavor has brought 
it into general favor as a table fruit. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
JOHN BAER. An extra-early variety. Fruits are large and very attractive, round 
in shape, smooth, firm, and of excellent quality. It ripens early and continues to 
bear fruit throughout the season. Pkt. 10 cts.; ]^oz. 25 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
Pritchard Tomato 
FORCING TOMATOES 
The following varieties are excellent for growing 
under glass during winter as well as for outdoor culture. 
Although the fruits are smaller than standard varieties, 
they are most prolific. 
' CRIMSON CUSHION or Beefsteak. Very large, round and regular; bright 
scarlet skin, solid flesh of best quality, seed cells small. Plants are very prolific 
and of fine appearance. Pkt. 10 cts.; l^oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
SMALL-FRUITED TOMATOES 
: For pickling and preserving; also invaluable for garnishing. 
Red Cherry. Small fruits, used for pickles; very handsome. 
I Red Pear. Fruit handsome and solid; fine for preserves. 
I Red Plum. Bright red; round; regular; for pickles. 
Yellow Pear. Handsome, yellow, pear-shaped fruits. 
I Yellow Plum. Round and regular; bright yellow; used for pickles. 
Each, pkt. 15 cts.; V^oz. 35 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
AILSA CRAIG. A very heavy cropper of perfect¬ 
shaped fruit; excellent flavor. A free setter. Pkt. 
25 cts. 
BIDE’S RECRUIT. A very prolific English Tomato. 
Fruit of medium size, bright red in color, and of ex¬ 
cellent quality. Pkt. 25 cts. 
CARTER’S SUNRISE. A heavy cropper, free setter, 
and bears fine, medium-sized fruits of excellent quality 
and flavor. Pkt. 25 cts. 
FILLBASKET. A most healthy and vigorous cropper 
of well-formed, medium-sized fruit; excellent for 
forcing. Pkt. 25 cts. 
