PRITCHARD (Scarlet Topper). Particularly : xs 
valuable for shipping. Fruits are of medium | 
size, smooth, soil,and show some tendency 
toward star cracking at stem end. Set in 
clusters of about 5, Vine is short stemmed 
and of low growth with heavy foliage. In- 
troduced by the U. S. Department of Agri- 
culture in 1931. 1 oz. 40c; 4 oz. $1.25; 1 lb. 
$4.00, postpaid 

Pritchard 
RUTGERS. (Certified and Packed in 
1 lb. Bag). A second early variety 
develpoed by Prof. Lyman G. Scher- 
merhorn of New Jersey, who began 
breeding it in 1928, and was certified 
in that state in 1935, Excellent for 
shipping. Heavy crop, medium to 
large, uniform fruits similar in shape 
to Mar-globe. Little flattened at the 
Stem end sick s0lter anc: ater 
walls with very small seed cavities. 
Flesh firm, solid, and bright red. 
Also used for canning, market and 

home garden. Particularly suited for 
juice; I> oz. 40c; 4: oz. $1.25: 1° Ib. | . Rutgers 
$4.00, postpaid. 
PEARSON. Plants virgorous with ample foliage to protect the fruits. Very thick skinned, 
medium large, semi-globe fruits are of good red color, carried well to the stem end. This 
new variety is becoming popular in California for shipping and canning. 1 oz. 60c; 4 oz. 
$2.25; 1 lb. $8.00, postpaid. 
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