New Seeds for 1953 
ACE TOMATO (New Pearson Tomato) 
A sensational new tomato developed for our interior valley climate by 
Dr. D. R. Porter, famed plant breeder and research scientist for Campbell 
Soup Company. Developed as an improvement over the widely known and 
used Pearson Tomato. Best described, therefore, in comparison with the 
qualities of Pearson Tomato. 
Fruit size—Ace larger than Pearson. 
Inner fruit color—Ace much superior. 
Fruit core—Ace soft like Marglobe and Stone; Pearson 
extremely tough. 
Date of first commercial picking and also date of peak 
harvest from 10 to 14 days earlier than Pearson. 
Fruit firmness—Ace superior. 
Soluble solids—Ace higher. 
Sugar—Ace higher. 
Vitamin C content—Ace higher. 
Flavor—Ace preferred over Pearson whether raw or cooked. 
Seedling vigor—Ace superior, reflected in more rapid 
seedling emergence. 
Price per Packet 25c 
YOLO WONDER PEPPER 
NEW IMPROVED CALIFORNIA WONDER PEPPER 
Yes, two great new introductions this year—rare in the annals of the 
seed trade—but true: Pepper Yolo Wonder and Tomato Ace. Both origina- 
tions of the famed plant breeder, Dr. D. R. Porter of Campbell Soup Com- 
pany, and particularly adapted to our local conditions. Pepper Yolo Wonder 
has been hybridized as an improved California Wonder Pepper. This variety 
was (1) developed resistant to the pernicious mosaic disease, (2) to be pend- 
ant-fruited as protection against sunburn and (3) to have fruits of Improved 
California Wonder type and quality. The outer fruit color is a deep glossy 
green and the walls of the fruit are thick and juicy. Stem end fairly shallow. 
Because Yolo Wonder sets a heavy crop it should be harvested often, other- 
wise the plants will become stunted and cease setting fruit. Plants may be 
spaced rather close together in the garden and bear heavy yields provided 
fertilizer is applied and plenty of water is used. Under conditions of mosaic 
infection, Yolo Wonder continues to bear a heavy crop until frost; whereas 
California Wonder, being susceptible to mosaic, ceases bearing marketable 
fruits. Developed as a cross between California Wonder (mosaic-susceptible) 
and Elephant Trunk (mosaic-resistant and pendant-fruited). Incorporates the 
good qualities of both. 
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Price per Packet 25c 
NEW: 
ALYSSUM PETUNIA 
COMANCHE 
ROYAL CARPET 
NEW 1953 ALL-AMERICA WINNER 
A lovely low dwarf Alyssum similar in 
habit of growth to the cherished variety Car- 
pet of Snow. Rich deep violet coloration, vi- 
brant in intensity. Flowers produced in great 
profusion on plants three inches high and ten 
inches across. Unexcelled low border and 
edging plant. 
Price per packet 25c 
“SUCCESSOR TO FIRE CHIEF” 
Precious new F, Hybrid Petunia. An im- 
provement over the older beloved Fire Chief 
Petunia. Blossoms larger, scarlet-crimson, and 
far more intense in color than Fire Chief. 
Plants improved in habit of growth by being 
bushier, more floriferous, and exceptionally 
vigorous. The finest red bedding Petunia ever 
on the market. 
Price per Packet 50c 
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