

MARGLOBE 
JUBILEE NEW ORANGE-YEL- 
LOW. Offered in 1943 for the 
first time. Awarded Bronze Medal in 
All-America Selections. An unusual 
color—tangerine or bright orange 
flesh and yellow skin. Globe-shaped, 
smooth, quite free from cracking. 
Average fruits, 6 ounces. A beautiful 
Tomato. Great possibilities for a 
gardener to grow as a ‘‘specialty’’ 
erop for particular customers. Adds 
golden color to the salad bowl. Ma- 
tures in 72 days. Try it for slicing, 
for canning, for preserves. 
Pkt., 15c. 
PENN STATE. Developed by Dr. 
Myers of Penn State College. The plants 
are of the self-topping type, whith short, 
thick vines, which allow them to be set 
close together. The medium sized, scarlet- 
red fruits are borne in clusters of 4 to 6 
to a plant, and are smooth, slightly flat- 
tened, solid, and of superb quality. 80 
days. 
Pkt., 10c;' 1% 0z., 30c; Y% oz., 50c; oz, 
95c; Y% lb., $2.50; lb., $7.50. 
BEEFSTEAK (CRIMSON RED PONDER- 
OSA). A wilt-resistant, large variety, for 
home and market garden use. Plant open in 
habit of growth, heavy, rather light green, 
vigorous. Fruits large, flat, scarlet, rather 
smooth. 90 days. 
PEt 100% 41/4, 02z.,. 256% Yo. 02:, 45C%) 02, 
80c; % Ib., $2.50; 1b., $8.00. 
BONNY BEST. Standard second early va- 
riety for market gardeners, shippers and 
canners. Plant medium, not very hardy. 
Fruits slightly flattened globe shape, of 
medium size; smooth, solid, bright scarlet 
in color, of excellent quality. 73 days. 
Pkt LOCg. ie 207. oC 14 > OZ aAOGS)07.. 
65c; Y% 1b., $1.75; lb., $6.00. 
EARLIANA. A standard first-early variety. 
widely adapted and valuable in areas of’ 
shorter season. Plant open, spreading, me- 
dium small, with finely cut foliage. Fruits 
flattened, medium sized, bright red, quite 
smooth. The Asgrow strain has been bred 
for thicker, smoother fruits. 66 days. 
PKt.j10cy 34 0z.,..20c; Yo (0z., 853 '10z., 
60c; 1%, lb., $1.65; Ib., $5.00. 
MARGLOBE. 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 rust; moderately productive. Fruits 
medium large, nearly globular, deep red, 
smooth, solid, with thick walls and cross- 
sections; of fine quality. 77 days. 
Pkt., 10c; % o2., 25c; Y% oz., 40c; o2z., 
75c; Y% lb., $1.40; 1lb., $8.00. 
TOMATOES 
One ounce of seed will produce about 2,000 
plants. 
Of all vegetables, the long bearing season 
and productive capacity of the tomato to- 
gether with its wide range of usefulness and 
high vitamin content make it one of the most 
valuable and helpful of cultivated plants. A 
portion of the garden devoted to tomatoes will 
furnish a constant supply of fresh fruit suf- 
ficient for the family over a period of two 
months or more. 
The seed is usually planted indoors about 
May 1st, using shallow boxes or flats and 
plant in rows about 2 inches apart. Any 
small container or pot will do at first for a 
small quantity. As soon as the seedlings are 
about an inch high they are “‘pricked out’”’ into 
a larger box, spacing them about 4 inches 
apart; rich, loose soil is very helpful. When 
the weather has moderated they should be 
gradually hardened off or acclimated to the 
outside temperature. A warm, sheltered spot 
where they can be protected at night or in 
case of frost is highly desirable. About 6 
weeks after seed is sown the plants are ready 
for setting in their permanent location. By 
making allowance for differences in climatic 
conditions, usually based on the probable date 
of the last killing frost in spring, every 
gardener can decide the approximate time 
for planting in his own neighborhood. 
To insure early ripening and perfection of 
fruit if is advisable to train up and trim the 
vines. Unstaked they require spacing of 4 to 
5 feet but staked plants may be set 2% feet 
apart, since the growth is all upright. 
MATCHLESS. A reliable mid-season sort, 
well adapted to canning. Plant heavy in 
growth, erect, strongly productive. Fruits 
large, thick-flat, quite smooth, bright cardi- 
nal-red. 83 days. 
Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 20c; 1/2 oz., 35c; oz., 
65c; 1%, lb., $1.75; Ib., $6.00. 
OXHEART. Plant is open, spreading, only 
moderately productive. Fruits large, heart- 
shaped, somewhat rough, pink; very solid, 
meaty, and of mild flavor. 90 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 14, 0z., 30c; 1% 02., 50c; oz., 
90c; % Ib., $2.50; lb., $8.00. 

RUTGERS 
STONE, IMPROVED. Plant large, dense, 
very productive. Fruits large, flattened by 
deep, smooth, attractive scarlet-red of fine 
flavor. The Asgrow strain ripens ova and 
is uniform. 86 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 200; A 0z., 30¢; ‘02., 50c; 
Vy Ib., $1.50; Ib., $5.0 

RUTGERS CERTIFIED. A recent end od 
tion by the New Jersey Experiment Station 
which has deservedly achieved general pop- 
ularity. 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 © x 
best qualities of both, including Marglobe’s a, 
resistance to disease and J.T.D.’s habit of aan 
ripening from the interior outwards. Plant 
large with thick stems and vigorous foliage. 
Fruits globular; bright red, smooth with — 
thick walls and small ‘seed cells. 86 days. 
ae 10c; 14 oz., 30c; 2 0z., 50c; eae: - 
eed Ds $2.50: lb., $8.00. 
Ponies (SCARLET TOPPER). In-. 
troduced by the U. S. Dept. of Agricul- 
ture. All-America Gold Medal. 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; 14 0z., 25c; Ye oz., eo 0z., 75c; 
Wy Ib., $2.25; Ib., $7. 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 variety for those who want — 
to grow large sized tomatoes in a small 
space. 80 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 1, oz., 30c; 1% 0z., 50cC; 0oz., 
90c; 14 Ib., $2.50; Ib., $8.00. 
DWARF STONE. Most widely used of the 
dwarf varieties. Plant short, compact, with 
dark foliage. Fruits large, flattened globe, 
exceptionally attractive bright red in color, 
and quite solid. 92 days. : 
Pkt., 10c3. 4%, .0z.; 25c¢; 474 .0z., 35c;  0z., 
60c; \% lb., $1.75; Ib., $6.00. 4 
PONDEROSA. One of the largest varieties 
in general use for home garden planting. 
Plant large and spreading, with medium 
green leaves. Fruits very large, flat, pur- 
plish pink, somewhat rough, with tendency 
to crack, solid, with small seed cells; of 
inviting flavor. 88 days. Fi 
PrEt.;> 10¢;. 2/4, 0z., -25¢; (2, ee 45c; 0z., 
80c;, Y, Vb., $2. 50; lb., $8.0 ; 
GOLDEN QUEEN. The louie large yel- 
low variety. Good for home gardens and 
_commercial juice. Plant of medium size. 
Fruits medium large, deep golden yellow; 




smooth, rather solid, of mild flavor. © 84 
days. 
Pkt;, -10c 3" 3/4 0z:, (25¢e34 14, 02.,- 45; oe 
80c; %4 lb., $2.50; Ib., $8.00. : 
TRUCKER’S FAVORITE. Fruit of shenie? 
size and form, meaty, very evenly colored | 
deep rich purplish red from stem to blos- 
som end. Matures between the midseason 
and main-crop varieties. 80 days. iets 
Pkt., 10c; 1/4, 0z., 30c; 1% 0z., 50c;.02., 
90c; 1% Ib., $2.50; 1b., $8.00. 5 
CHALK’S EARLY JEWEL. A second early © 
sort for home gardeners and truckers, also ~ 
-,. good for canning in the North. Plant me- 
dium, with open growth; prolific. Fruits 
medium large, smooth, scarlet, flattened os & 
eon -shaped. Very similar to Bonny Best. 
74 days. 
Pt “Loe; VY, 0Z., 20c; 1% oz., 35c; 02; 
65c; % Ihb., $1.75; Ib., $6.00. : 
JOHN BAER. An early sort maturing be- — 
tween Harliana and Bonny Best. Excellent. 
for gardeners serving local markets and 
for canning. Plant of medium height and 
open growth. Fruits medium size, smooth, = 
semi-globular, attractive deep scarlet, with — 
medium walls and small core. The Asgrow. 
strain is exceptionally early. 70 days. — 
Pkt., 10c; 14 02., 20c; 14 0z., 35¢; OZ.) 
65¢; ¥, Ib. $1.75; Ib., $6.00, ies a, 




PRESERVING TOMATOES — 
The following small-fruited varieties are. rf - 
used for making preserves and are quite orna-_ 
mental: Pear-shaped Red, Pear-shaped Yel-~ 
low, Yellow Plum, Yellow Cherry, Red Cherry, me 
Red Currant, Red React Pixawheni a 
Ground Cherry. aba 
Each: pkt., 5c; Ye oz., 25¢; 0z., 4003 yy 
Ib., $1.35; Ib., $5.00.” Pages 





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