MARMAN (50 Days) 
A new development from Argentina. 
extra early in maturity and very resist- 
ant to fungus diseases. Vine growth 
semi-determinate, medium size with 
most unusual foliage coverage. Plants 
five inches high start forcing blossom 
clusters. A rapid race continues between 
plant growth and blossom forcing until 
first fruits ripen, terminating growth. 
Fruits average medium size, slightly 
ribbed shoulders, moderately flat in 
shape. Ripens to a good red color. Most 
important is their high resistance to sun 
scald and cracking. Fruits have long- 
keeping qualities after ripe. In most 
areas Marman can be grown without 
spraying or dusting; however, under 
severe outbreaks only limited control of 
septoria and anthracnose is necessary. 
Postpaid: Packet (about 600 seeds) 25c; 
4 oz. 90c; 1 oz. $3.50; 14 lb. $11.75 
WE EAT A LOT OF TOMATOES—Tomato consumption in the United States is esti- 
mated as approximately 24 pounds or 75 medium-sized fresh tomatoes, either fresh or 
home canned. Commercially canned consumption is about nine cups of canned tomatoes, 
13 cups of soup and juice plus nine cups of puree, paste, sauce, catsup and chili sauce per 
person per year. 
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, 
possess 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 in 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 then 
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, anthracnose and late blight. 
Postpaid: '4 oz. 40c; 1 oz. $1.10; 14 Ib. $3.50; 1 Ib. $12.50 
