TOMATO FORTUNE (72 Days) 
An outstanding new red developed at 
the University of Arkansas. A cross of 
Rutgers X Pan American. Large bushy 
vines, inherited from its Rutger parent, 
possesses even greater foliage density. 
Fruit yield, much higher, averaging only 
slightly smaller than Rutgers. in size. 
Greater globular depth of fruits, possess 
the Rutgers characteristic of ripening to 
a deep red from the interior outward. 
Fruits are meaty without a core, mild 
semi-acid and somewhat sweet flavor. 
The juice is quite sticky, indicating sugar 
content. Maturity in season with Rut- 
gers, but ripening first clusters a few 
days ahead of its parent. We find this 
variety very worthy of its name, “For- 
tune,” showing fully one third greater 
fruit settings and yielding ability than 
Rutgers. Very important as a combina- 
tion greenwrap and canning variety. Its 
resistance to fusarium wilt, high fruit setting ability and dense foliage, will 
adapt Fortune to most of the southern states. A spray or dusting schedule 
is necessary for control of early blight, anthracncse and late blight. 
Postpaid: '4 oz. 40c; 1 cz. $1.10; 14 |b. $3.50; 1 Ib. $1250 
TOMATO TREE (Cyphsmandra Betacea) 
This sub-tropical shrub of the Solanaceae or tomato family, originally 
was discovered growing wild in Brazil and Peru, South America. About 40 
years ago seeds were taken to New Zealand, where it was developed into a 
very important crop. It is estimated there are about 170 acres now being 
grown there. The Tomato Tree grows about 12 feet high with large ele- 
phant-ear-like leaves. Plants started in the nursery from seed bear lightly 
at the end of the first year and much heavier the second year. Bearing life 
is about 12 years, although they have been noted to produce for 20 years. 
Few diseases ever effect the tree, limited mostly to cucumber mosaic and 
Tomato Tree mosaic, both of which are virus diseases. The trees are pruned 
and trained similar to other orchard fruit culture. Cuttings can be taken 
and re-rooted. Ripening in New Zealand from late April to early November, 
the Tomato Tree has a very long fruiting season. The plum-shaped fruits 
hang in clusters. Very firm flesh and tough skin allow long distance ship- 
ping without bruising. The fruits are very versatile for they can be used in 
salads and savory dishes, as a vegetable and delicious for desserts. The 
skin is unpalatable and may be easily removed by immersing in boiling water 
for a few minutes and then peeled. The fruits bring high prices on New 
Zealand markets and are much sought after. The Tomato Tree makes a very 
interesting exhibition specimen for the greenhouse or may be started in the 
house in a large flower pot like a lemon or orange tree. Many areas in the 
extreme southern states may well be adapted to commercial propagation. 
The trees can withstand only a very light frost and must be grown in frost- 
free climates or be amply protected. Undoubtedly attempts will be made in 
crossing the Tomato Tree with our common tomato varieties as an experi- 
ment in developing sturdier, disease resistant plant growth. 
Postpaid: 25 seeds 50c. (Special cultural instructions included.) 
