Pritchard — A second early variety devel- 
oped by the U.S.D.A. and noted for disease re- 
sistance. Fruits are large, smooth, globular, 
solid, with thick walls and small seed cavity, 
scarlet in color and self-topping. A good 
variety for market and home gardens and for 
canning. The plant is very prolific and vigorous 
in growth, affording excellent protection for 
the fruit from sun scalding. 
Marglobe — Developed by the U.S.D.A. 
and noted for its high yields and resistance to 
fusarium wilt. Plant is medium to large and 
affords good fruit protection. Fruit is medium 
to large, globe-shaped, bright red, smooth, 
thick-walled, good quality and borne in clus- 
ters of 4 or 5. Used extensively for homes, 
market and canning. 
Rutgers — Developed by the New Jersey 
Experiment Station from a cross of J.T.D. and 
Marglobe. The vines are vigorous and rank 
growing under moist conditions. The fruit is 
deep scarlet, firm fleshed and of flattened globe 
shape, larger than Marglobe. For proper 
growth and fruiting, nitrogen applications must 
be withheld until after fruit setting; nitrogen 
can then be applied as a side-dressing. 
Tomato Culture 
One ounce of seed should produce 3000 
plants, enough for 34 acre unpruned or % acre 
staked and pruned. Sow in greenhouse early in 
March (7 to 9 weeks before planting). Trans- 
plant to 2’’ x 2”’ or more to avoid crowding. 
Harden off and transplant to the field after 
danger of frost, about May 15 or earlier if pro- 
tected. Set 2’ x 4’ if to be staked and pruned or 
3’ to 314’ x 4’ if to be left on the ground. 
TURNIP 
Purple Top White Milan — An early vari- 
ety for forcing or field culture. Tops are small 
and compact with strap leaves. Roots have 
purple top with white base, grow 3”’ to 4” in 
diameter, deep but flat, white-fleshed, sweet 
and tender. For the early crop sow seed from 
April 1 to May 1; late crop July 15 to August 1. 
Purple Top White Globe — Should be 
planted in late July to August 1, as it makes its 
best development in cool fall weather. The root 
is globular in shape, 3 to 4’’ in diameter, purple 
above ground and white below. The flesh is 
crisp, white, fine-grained, sweet, mild and 
tender. Tops are dark green, lobed, large and 
erect. 
Amber Globe — A yellow-fleshed variety 
for fall planting. Later maturing than Purple 
Top White Globe so should be planted cor- 
respondingly earlier. When grown in mid- 
summer, flesh becomes bitter. Roots semi- 
globular, 5’’ to 6” in diameter. Flesh pale 
yellow, fine-grained, tender and sweet. 
(Also see Rutabaga varieties.) 
Turnip Culture 
As for all root crops the seedbed should be 
deeply prepared and well fertilized. One ounce 
of seed will plant 300’ of row — 2 Ibs. per 
acre. For early crop, seed as early as ground can 

Tomatoes can put on style shows, too — top row is Prickard; middle row is 
Marglobe; and bottom row is Rutgers. Confidentially, we wanted to show 
Pennheart, also, but nobody could produce a picture. 
be prepared, for late crop, in late July or in 
August or just in time to allow maturity before 
hard freezes. Sow %4"’ deep in 12”’ to 18”’ rows. 
Thin seedlings to 4’’ to 6’’. Removals may be 
used for greens. For late crop, seed is sometimes 
broadcast and raked in lightly using 2 to 4 
lbs. per acre. For storage, leave roots in the 
ground until late fall, then harvest before a 
hard frost and store in a cool, moist cellar. 
A water-soaked browning or blackening of 
areas in the fleshy root, with or without an 
unthrifty condition of the plants, may indicate 
boron deficiency in the soil. If such conditions 
are found, consult your county agent or the 
Eastern States Farmers’ Exchange fertilizer 
department for recommended treatment. 
How To Order Eastern 
States Vegetable Seeds 
x Ordering: All orders are subject to con- 
firmation and having satisfactory stocks on 
hand at time of shipment. Early orders are im- 
portant to obtain the varieties desired before 
supplies are exhausted and to obtain delivery 
well in advance of planting time. 
Whenever possible, order through your local 
representative or nearest Eastern States ware- 
house. If inconvenient to order in that manner, 
send your order direct to Eastern States Farm- 
ers’ Exchange, West Springfield, Massachu- 
setts. 
Delivery: All orders are received and 
checked at West Springfield and forwarded to 
the seed warehouse at Buffalo, New York, for 
filling and shipment. Vegetable seeds can be 
shipped by parcel post, express, direct freight 
or in Eastern States feed cars. Whenever ac- 
ceptable to the member, shipments are made in 
feed cars as it is the most economical method, 
and savings resulting from this method of dis- 
tribution are reflected on the prices quoted. 
Allow 10 to 14 days from the time orders are 
mailed for delivery. The time required will 
vary, depending upon week-end delays and the 
rail and mail service to your location. Rapid 
handling and routing will be made for prompt 
and safe delivery of each order. 
Dates at which the shipment of Eastern 
States vegetables seeds can begin are: 
January 4, 1943 — Seeds of those vegetable 
crops which are commonly started under ar- 
tificial heat and later transplanted — in- 
cluding tomatoes, peppers, cauliflower, cel- 
ery, broccoli, cabbage, eggplant and lettuce. 
February 3, 1943 — Seeds of those vegetable 
crops which are commonly sown early di- 
rectly in the field — including peas, radish, 
corn, beets, carrots, spinach, chard, endive 
and parsley. 
March 3, 1943 — Seeds of other vegetable 
crops listed and available. 
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