
48 R. H. Shumway—"The Pioneer American Seedsman"—Established 1870 
1 oz. of Seed for wath } 
Alege: Astin Rutgers Certified Seed 
1 Ib. for 8 
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New Disease Resistant Strain—63 
days. Same characteristics as 797—only 
this particular lot of seed was state in- 
spected and certified as to type and 
quality. Pkt., 15 cts.; 14 0z., 30 cts.; Oz, 
50 cts.; 14 Ib., $1.45;%14 1b., $2.65; 
1b., $5.00; 2 lbs., $9.75, postpaid. 













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797 Rutg esistant 
New 63 Day, Scarlet, Globe-Shaped Tomato 
Developed by Prof. Schermerhorn of Rutgers College. It is 
Slobe shaped, scarlet-red, resembling Marglobe. It ripens 
first in the center of the fruit, so that when red on the out- 
side you are sure it is ripe all through. The juice is of the 
most delicious flavor making it ideal for eanning and juices. 
The perfectly Smooth skin and unusually solid appearance 
make it one of the most attractive varieties on the market. 
Fruits are _medium-sized, average weight 8 oz. We ree- 
Sh es areas reh ia for canners, market growers and home 
gardens. ij cts.; 14 0z., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts. Y% Ib., $1.25; fruits sometimes weigh more 
¥4 Ib. $2.25; 1b. $4.25; 2 1bs., $8.25, postpaid.’ : iHan two Bounds. 7 NvHeR eae 
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LE Hil toes, but looks more like tender 
i j : steak. This firm red flesh is 
non-acid, but instead of being 
flat-tasting it has a pleasing fla- 
vor. Matures in 87 days. Pkt., 
20 cts.; 144 02, 60 cts.; oz., $1.00, 
postpaid. 
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780 (80 days) One of the. best rge 
fruited, smooth, main-crop Tomatoes in 
existence. It is a strong, vigorous grow-- 
er, with sturdy vines producing an enor- 
mous crop of large, handsome fruits. 
The Tomatoes are a rich scarlet-red . 
color. They are perfectly smooth, of 
even color, firm, solid. Free from cracks, 
Delicious ‘sub-acid and tasty. <A solid,’ 
smooth, beautiful red variety. Prolific- 
ally produced in clusters of 4-to 6 on 
strong. vines... Pkt.,.10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 
44 1b., 90 cts.; 14 Ihb., $1.60; Ib., $3.00; 
2 lbs., $5.75, postpaid. 
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769 Tomato 
Giant Oxheart 
Pride of Every Garden. Enor- 
mous Size. Delightful Flavor. 
Among large fruited tomatoes 
this variety is unique. In form 
it is distinct, since it is almost 
exactly the shape of a heart as 
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791 Beefsteak (85 Days) 
Almost Seedless 
Beautiful large late red variety, 
unqualifiedly superior to any other late 
variety grown, for market, for family 
use or canning. It is a sturdy healthy 
grower and is practically everbearing 
yielding enormous quantities of toma- 
toes which are always smooth and hand- 
some until killed by frost. Pkt., 15 cts.; 
4% oz., 40 cts.; 02z., 70 cts.; 14 Ib., $1.75; 
% 1b., $3.25; lb., $6.00; 2 Ibs., $11.75, 
postpaid. ; 













781 Improved Select Stone 
Extremely popular with canners and 
market gardeners; our strain ripens 
evenly and is uniform. Vine large, 
dense, very attractive. Fruits large, 
flattened but deep, smooth, attractive 
searlet-red, of fine flavor. Matures in 
85 days. Pkt., 10 cts., oz., 30 cts.; % 1hb., 
90 cts.; 4% Ihb., $1.60; 1b., $3.00; 2 lbs., 
$5.75, postpaid. 
























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779 Livingston’s Globe 
Shumway’s Super Strain 
Solid Meat—Excellent Shipper 
75 days. One of the finest early Purple Toma- 
toes in cultivation. Distinctively globe-shaped, 
firm solid flesh, delightful flavor—considered 
Blight-Proof. My strain of Livingston’s Globe 
Tomato represents a careful selection from the 
: original parent stock to insure uniform quality 
: : , : oe : throughout. It is used annually by hundreds of 
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oe ny eens : ; oe aS ee So : make a livelihood by shipping to Northern mar- 
784 Chalk Ss Early Jewel se kets. The fruits are good size and run uniformly _ 
ee eae : : e ie s even in size throughout the season. Fruits are 
always smooth with firm flesh and rather few 
seeds. Ripens very evenly; of fine glossy purple, 
very productive. When picked quite green will carry 
to distant markets in better condition than most any 
other variety. I highly recommend my strain of Liv- 
ingston’s Globe to the most critical planters in America, 
There is nothing finer obtainable. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 
A Pl Ib., $1.45; 14 Ib., $2.65; lb., $5.00; 2 Ibs., $9.75, 

789 YellowPlum 
Small Fruited 
The fruits have the 
size and shape of a 
plum. The skin is 
bright lemon yellow. 
Very valuable for 
preserves. Pkt., 20 
cts. postpaid. VERY 
SCARCE. 
784 Chalk’s Early Jewel. Two weeks later than Earliana 
but a heavier cropper, producing tomatoes of larger size 
and sweeter flavor. Fruits are very solid, deep scarlet. 
Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 50 cts.;. 4 Ib., $1.45; %% Ib., $2.65; 
Ib., $5.00; 2 Ibs., $9.75, postpaid. 
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771 Bonny Best 
73 days. A second 
: early all-purpose toma- 
a7 Bonny Best | me to of excellent quality. 

The fruits are a uniform 
vivid scarlet, smooth, 
medium size, even 
sized, globe shaped with 
slight flattening, solid 
and meaty. Pkt. 15 
cts.; 0z., 50 cts.; 14 Ib., 
$1.45; '% Ib., $2.65; Ib., 
$5.00; 2 Ibs., $9.75, 
postpaid. 

795 (85 days.) A main crop tomato, largest of 
the pink fruited types... Produces an abundance 
of purplish pink fruits, 3 to 5 to the cluster, 
that are very meaty and fairly smooth skinned. 
The cell walls are thick and tender, the seeds 
are few, and the flavor is delightful. Pkt., 20 
etre 1% 02Z., 6O cts.; 0z., $1.00; %4 lb., $3.00, post- 
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