TOMATO 
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Marglobe Tomato 
Bonny Best—73 days 
A standard second early variety. 
Fruit—Flattened globe shape. Excellent scarlet color. A good cropper. Flavor and 
quality good. 
Vine—Medium in growth, not as vigorous as desired. Susceptible to leaf spot. 
Chalk’s Early Jewel—73 days 
A well-known second early variety. 
Fruit—Larger and slightly flatter than Bonny Best. Excellent red color. 
Vine—Does not stand unfavorable weather conditions. 
Greater Baltimore—80 days 
A standard Main crop variety. 
Fruit—Large, deep-flat, smooth, solid, good red color. 
Vine—Large and vigorous. An excellent cropper. 
John Baer—73 days 
A standard second early variety. 
Fruit—Flattened globe, scarlet, smooth, with medium walls and small core. 
Flavor outstanding for juice or whole pack. 
Vine—Medium growth. Susceptible to leaf spot. 
Marglobe—80 days 
An excellent main crop variety. Developed by the late Dr. Pritchard of the U.S.D.A. 
Is resistant to wilt and nail head rust. 
Fruit—Medium large, scarlet, blocky globe shape, very solid flesh. Irregular cell 
structure and mild acidity. Inside flesh shows white fibers and should be allowed 
to fully ripen on plant for best color in canning. 
Vine—Strong and vigorous and a heavy yielder. Does not “crop” like Baltimore, 
but picks over the entire season. 
Norton, Wilt-Resistant Stone—90 days 
Similar to Stone but a little rougher. It was developed for resistance to wilt. An old 
variety that is being replaced by newer and better ones. 
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