VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES Kd KEYSTONE SEEDS 
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PONDEROSA or Brimmer or Beefsteak (Pink) H TEHEE 86 
A late, large-fruited variety that has become a favorite in the home garden. 
VINES—Large, coarse, spreading, broad, medium green foliage. 
FRUIT—Purplish pink, extremely large, flat, very solid, somewhat irregular, 
with very few seeds; especially liked for its mild flavor and thick, 
meaty flesh. 
PRITCHARD (Red) S TIMID 15 
The last popular variety developed by the late Dr. Fred J. Pritchard of the 
U. S. D. A. Shows tolerance to wilt. Originally named Scarlet Topper but 
renamed in Dr. Pritchard’s honor at his death. All America Selection G. M. 
1933. 
ee ee size, self-topping or determinate, vigorous, with fairly heavy 
oliage. 
FRUIT—Beautiful, smooth, globular; medium scarlet color; thick walls and 
solid flesh; mild flavor. 
RED CHERRY (Red) H TONGA 15 
Novelty variety grown in home garden. Used principally for preserving and 
pickling. Fruits are small, round, and deep red in color. Borne in large 
clusters. 
RED ROCK (Red) C TAPER 80 
A main-crop canning variety especially prized by a number of experienced 
canners. Although similar to Stone, it is distinct for having better color. 
VINES—Medium to large in size; a very vigorous, healthy grower. 
FRUIT—Deeper red than Stone, oblate, solid, meaty; colors up well, fine flavor. 
RUTGERS (Red) (Picture on Page 110) HMSC TITAN _80 
Widely used in most growing areas for market, shipping and canning. Also 
a popular garden sort. Total acreage greater than any other variety. Intro- 
duced by Prof. L. G. Schermerhorn of N. J. Experiment Station. Our strain is 
carefully selected and maintained under vigilant supervision for size, smooth- 
ness and uniformity. Resistant to Fusarium wilt. 
VINE—Medium large, vigorous, with dense dark green foliage which protects 
fruit well; productive over a long period. 
FRUIT—Large, smooth globe-shaped, with deep scarlet color ripening from 
the interior; thick interior and exterior flesh walls. 
SAN MARZANO (Red) Cc TIOIP 80 
This small-fruited Italian type tomato is an important variety for making 
tomato paste. Our strain is of the large improved type. 
VINES—Medium large, somewhat open, vigorous, with deep green foliage, 
bears fruit in clusters, very prolific. 
FRUIT—2% to 3 inches long by 1% inches in diameter, or oblong to thick- 
necked pear shape, stemless, deep scarlet red, very mildly flavored, 
has two cells with very little juice. The walls are fleshy and very 
thick. 
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