

Tomato—Michigan State Forcing 
FOOD PRODUCTION BY FLORISTS 
The production of foodstuffs, either through raising small plants 
for the Victory gardener or by growing vegetables to maturity, is an 
important role in the war effort that is being filled by the florists of 
America. 
In making up their planting schedule for the coming winter, an 
increasing number of florists are including a crop of vegetables in 
their rotation. 
It is the sincere wish of the American Bulb Company to cooperate 
with the trade in any way that will help the Victory program. Accord- 
ingly, extensive preparations have been made to supply our custom- 
ers with ‘Supreme Quality’ seeds of vegetables for forcing. 
Listed immediately below are those’varieties that will prove most 
generally adaptable to greenhouse culture, of which we offer select 
strains. In the general list you may find varieties you prefer to grow 
for your particular conditions. Your inquiry about varieties not listed 
is invited. 
LIVINGSTON’S GLOBE TOMATO 
Certain markets, such as those in Northern Ohio, demand a pink tomato. 
One of the heaviest producers, Forcing Globe will meet the color needs of 
such markets. Coming into production 80 days after planting, the large, 
smooth, globe-shaped fruits will average between 6 or 7 ounces. Growers 
report that the A. B. C. strain of Forcing Globe ships well, arriving at the 
market in good, saleable condition. Select strain. 
NES Bote ees cere 50c 1/2 OZ. mas eae ans $1.50 Oz... 55. $2.50 
TOMATO—MICHIGAN STATE FORCING 
A rich deep scarlet in color, this wilt-resistant tomato is especially selected 
for its adaptability to greenhouse culture. Heavy producer under short day 
conditions of winter. Thick fleshed and solid, the clean fruit will average about 
4Y¥2 to 5 oz. in clusters of five to ten tomatoes—75 days. 
bie) relict. aveece pean arene 50c Vo OZ. st rie ee eee $1.75 O27 eee $3.00 
GRAND RAPIDS FORCING LETTUCE 
| The standard of excellence in forcing lettuce. Black seeded, the plants pro- 
| duced are large, with broad leaves highly waved and frilled. Disease-resist- 
| ant Grand Rapids is also very early. Another important feature is the upright 
# habit of growth, as well as the solid light green color. Especially tender and 
sweet when forced. The grower can well make Grand Rapids his main crop 
oy variety—42 days. 
OP ASE A ave oes 250 we Va. pint eee 78¢c -» Lb. a eee $2.75 
GENERAL LIST OF FORCING VEGETABLES 
BEET—Tall Top Early Wonder. Similar to the Red fruit smooth and solid. Resistant and good 
* regular strain of Early Wonder but produces  shipper—75 days. Tr. Pkt...35c¢ 
| taller and more upright tops. Preferred by TOMATO—Globe Strain “A”. A development 
| growers forcing beet tops for greens—65 days. i 
tore ee 30ce ia ibe. Shake Tis eee $2.75 
7? RADISH—Scarlet Globe Short Top. A decidedly productive—81 days. Tr. Pkt...50¢ O2z...$2.50 
improved strain that produces short tops, adapt TOMATO—Globelle. Also developed by the 
Oz.. .$2.55 
of Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station. Some- 
what larger than regular Globe. Very firm and 

ing it to bunching. Rich bright scarlet with 
| crisp white flesh—23 days. 
Eales fote.s ba ec 40c Lr te cgsterene adores $1.25 
"| TOMATO—Bonny Best. An evenly colored 
*® bright deep scarlet-red; smooth and firm. A 
© forcing strain that produces fruit weighing be- 
tween 5 and 6 ounces—73 days. 
PN el SH SRR es Pins crate 25c OOZS By ey. cress 75c 
TOMATO—Marglobe. A select strain of the 
®) garden variety, used for forcing in some areas. 
WRITE US ABOUT YOUR: VEGETABLE FORCING PROBLEMS 
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station. A selec- 
tion out of Globe for its resistance to leaf 
mold. Pink in color, it packs up a high per- 
centage of top grade fruit. 
Tre kis 50C V2 OZ Oo Le LO Oz... .$3.00 
TOMATO—Marhio. Wilt resistant. Bright rose 
in color, the fruits are large and surprisingly 
free from cracks. Must be grown at higher 
temperature. Recommended especially for Fall 
crop—62 days. 
Oz... .$2.50 
Tr. Pkt... .50c Y% oz... .$1.50 
