
MICHIGAN STATE FORCING (Wilt Resistant) . . . 80-85 days 
Fruits: Deep scarlet, medium size, 3-5 oz., oblate globe, smooth at stem 
end, small blossom scar, firm with very little core. 
Plant: Sturdy, moderately compact, highly productive with fruits borne 
in clusters of five or more. 
Developed by Michigan State College especially for greenhouse growing 
under reduced daylight conditions. One of the best of forcing varieties 
and adapted to outdoor growing in many areas. 
PAN AMERICA ...._. eee eee Oi )).days 
Fruits: Bright scarlet, jawitntth reel average 6-7 oz., smooth, globular 
to deep oblate with index about 0.86, small core, moderately thick 
flesh, very thick outer wall, almost free of cracking, 5-8 locules. 
Vines: Similar to MARGLOBE but smaller leaved. Good coverage of medi- 
um dark green leaves. Developed by W. S. Porte of U.S.D.A. for high 
resistance to nailhead rust and moderate resistance to wilt. 
PENN HEART... vee. 00-09! days 
Fruits: Similar to EARLIANA Protea more nade globular and colors up 
better at the stem end, fewer seeds and a low jelly content. 
Vines: Similar to EARLIANA. 

PRITCHARD (SCARLET TOPPER) ‘acantnicajayseections” © Gold Medal 1933 
67-76 days 
Fruits: Medium scarlet, medium size, average 5-6 oz., smooth, almost glo- 
bular and characteristically show prominent shoulder; index about 
0.85, medium sized pulpy core, solid, free from cracking, milder flavor 
than MARGLOBE; 5-7 locules. 
Vines: Distinctly bushy because of self-pruning or self-topping character; 
heavy stem and coarser foliage than MARGLOBE, medium dark green, 
very productive. 
RED CAP OT ee ae‘, 62-72 days 
Fruits: Red, eon size, average 4IA- 55 oz., smooth, deep flat globe 
with index about 0.85, small core, medium thick flesh with thick walls, 
heavy, juicy, occasionally cracks radially, 5-7 locules, fairly uniform. 
Vines: Medium size plants, medium coarse foliage, fairly compact and 
dense, gives good coverage, usually productive in northern areas, hardy 
and vigorous. 
RED JACKET (GENEVA NO.3) .. . . . 75-85 days 
Fruits: Large 5-8 oz. Viewed from the side eve are slightly oblong and 
flattened. In cross section the side walls appear slightly thin, but the 
central mass is filled in solid. Rich scarlet red inside color. 
Vines: Vigorous, large * ‘potato” leaves, dense foliage offering good fruit 
protection, spreads 32-5’. Many branches with ‘blossoms free setting. 
Adapted to northern New York and Canada. 
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