
ABEL'S SEED HOUSE 12 N. 9th St., Reading, Pa. 


MARGLOBE r.—Introduced by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture 
in 1925, this main crop variety has come into wide use by 
truckers and shippers, and in some sections by canners. 
Plant vigorous, with heavy foliage, resistant to Fusarium 
wilt and nail-head rus'; moderately productive. Fruits me- 
dium large, nearly globular, deep red, smooth, solid, with 
thick walls and cross-sections; of fine quality. 77 days. 
Pkt., 10c: 1/2 oz., 35c; oz., 65c; 1/4 lb., $1.90; 1/2 lb., $2.80. 
MATCHLESS, r.—A reliable mid-season sort, well adapted 
to canning. Plant heavy in growth, erect, strongly produc- 
tive. Fruits large, thick-flat, quite smooth, bright cardinal- 
red. 83 days. 
Pkt., 10c; Y/2 o2z., 35c; oz., 65c; 1% lb., $1.90; 1/2 lb., $2.80. 
RUTGERS, r.—A recent introduction by the New Jersey Ex- 
veriment Station which has deservedly achieved general 
oopularity. Primarily intended for canning, has also proven 
a good green-wrap shipper and all-purpose variety of wide 
adaptation. Bred from Marglobe and J.T.D., it combines the 
best qualities of both, including Marglobe’s resistance to 
disease and J.T.D.’s habit of ripening from the interior out- 
wards. Plant large with thick stems and vigorous foliage. 
Fruits globular; bright red, smooth with thick walls and 
small seed cells. 86 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 2 oz., 35c; oz., 65c; 1/4 lb., $1.90; 1/2 lb., $2.80. 
PRITCHARD (Scarlet Topper), r.—Introduced by the U. S. 
Dept. of Agriculture. All-America Gold Medal 1934. Plant 
self-topping, resistant to Fusarium wilt and nail-head rust. 
Fruits globular with thick walls; color light scarlet, not as 
intense as could be desired. For market gardens, shipping 
and canning. 76 days. 
Pkt., 10c: 1/2 oz., 30c; oz., 55c; 1/4 lb., $1.60; 1/2 lb., $2.50. 
BURPEE’S DWARF GIANT (Tree Type)—Plants are of the 
dwarf or tree type; fruits are flattened, with rich purple- 
crimson skin. The meat is fine-grained, juicy, and solid 
enough to stand shipping well. Desirable home garden va- 
riety for those who want to grow large sized tomatoes in 
a small space. 80 days. 
Pkt., 10c: 1/2 oz., 40c; oz., 75c: 1/4 lb., $2.15; 1/2 lb., $3.25. 
STONE, IMPROVED, r.—Plant large, dense, very produc- 
tive. Fruits large, flattened by deep, smooth, attractive scar- 
let-red of fine flavor. The Asgrow strain ripens evenly and 
is uniform. 86 days. 
Pkt., 10c: 1/2 0z., 30c; oz., 50c; 1% 1lb., $1.40; 1/2 lb., $2.25. 
DWARF STONE, r.—Most widely used of the dwarf varie- 
ties. Plant short, compact, with dark foliage. Fruits large, 
flattened globe, exceptionally attractive bright red in color, 
and quite solid. 92 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 1/2 0oz., 30c; oz., 50c: 1/4 lb., $1.40; 1/2 lb., $2.25. 
PONDEROSA, p.—One of the largest varieties in general 
use for home garden planting. Plant large and spreading, 
with medium green leaves. Fruits very large, flat, purplish 
pink, somewhat rough, with tendency to crack, solid, with 
small seed cells; of inviting flavor. 88 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 1/2 0z., 40c: oz., 75c; 1/4 lb., $2.15; 1/2 lb., $3.25. 
GOLDEN QUEEN, y.—The leading large yellow variety. 
Good for home gardens and for commercial juice. Plant of 
medium size. Fruits medium large, deep golden yellow; 
smooth, rather solid, of mild flavor. 84 days 
Pkt., 10c; 1/2 oz., 35c; oz., 60c; 1/4 lb., $1.75: Vy [Distal e 
TRUCKER’S FAVORITE—Fruit of regular size and form, 
meaty, very evenly colored deep rich purplish red from 
stem to blossom end. Matures between the midseason and 
main-crop varieties. 80 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 1/2 0z., 40c; oz., 5c: Wy lb., $2.15; 1/2 lb., $3.25. 
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