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RUTGERS HMSC TITAN 
An introduction by Prof. L. G. Schermerhorn of the New Jersey Experiment Station; 
it is to be highly recommended for market, canning, and for juice. Developed and 
recommended for its uniform deep red coloring of flesh and skin and its wilt resistance. 
Has become popular as a green wrap shipper in Florida and Texas. 
VINES—Strong, compact vine growth, widely adapted, protects fruit well, very prolific. 
FRUIT—Bright deep scarlet color ripening from inside out, globe shaped, fleshy, firm, of 
excellent quality. 
SAN MARZANO Cc TIOIP 
A rather small fruited variety which is an important sort in California as well as with 
canners in other parts of the United States for making tomato paste and canning 
whole. Our strain is of the improved thick-fruited type. 
VINES—Medium, somewhat open and upright with deep green foliage, bears fruits 
in clusters; very prolific. 
FRUIT—3 inches long by I!/ inches across, or oblong; two celled, very thick flesh 
wall; deep scarlet red, scarcely any juice and very mild flavored. 
STOKESDALE MSC TIPON 
For an all around tomato this variety is exceptional. In season with Bonny Best. 
Adapted to a wide range from South to North and is a good variety for shippers, 
market gardeners, and is used by some canners. 
VINES—Medium heavy foliage, moderately spreading and open but sufficient cover- 
age to generally protect the fruits. Unusually productive for its class. 
FRUIT—Medium large, smooth, almost globe shaped, solid flesh, free from cracking. 
Bright scarlet throughout and over stem end, of good flavor. 
STONE IMPROVED MC TAPIS 
Our Keystone Canner Strain is the result of many years’ selection, resulting in a much 
finer, more uniform, and somewhat earlier tomato than the original Stone. Although 
prized by canners in many districts, it is also a good main crop market sort. 
VINES—Vigorous, long vines, protect the fruits well, heavy yielder. 
FRUIT—Scarlet red, large, deep-flattened, solid, meaty, smooth, and uniform in 
ripening. 
VICTOR H TAPPE 
A new type tomato with a determinate or self topping vine and a uniform ripening 
gene. An early variety which is recommended for the home garden. All America 
Selection B. M. 1941. 7 
VINES—Comparatively* small, being determinate, requires small space in garden, 
’ open type giving very little fruit protection. 
FRUIT—Scarlet colored, globular, mild flavored, medium sized and very numerous for 
size of plant. 
PINK OR PURPLISH-FRUITED VARIETIES 
BRIMMER H TITLE 
Produces large fruits similar to Ponderosa, but smoother. Not quite so large, but 
earlier. Excellent for home garden, making a fine slicer. 
VINES—Exceptionally large giant size, spreading, hardy, and prolific. 
FRUIT—Purplish pink, huge, flattened, smooth, fine in appearance, meaty, mild flavor. 
DWARF CHAMPION (Tree Tomato) H TASTE 
A dwarf variety desirable for home garden use. | 
VINES—"Tree" type, compact upright growth, dark green foliage, grows nicely in a 
small space. 
FRUIT—Pinkish purple color, flattened globe shape, smooth, solid, and of medium 
size. 
EARLY DETROIT S TAUNT 
A well-known medium early sort, valuable as a shipper. It is a very good producer. 
VINES—Vigorous, heavy foliage, and prolific. 
FRUIT—Rich purplish pink, nearly globe shaped, large, smooth, and solid. 
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