Archias’ Hybri 
Advantages of Hybrid Tomatoes 
It has been proven that true hybrids grow faster than open pollinated 
varieties, produce greater yields, show more vigor, and bear a more uni- 
form product over a longer period of time. It is possible to incorporate into 
hybrids, disease resistance, the best feature of their parents, and to eliminate 
many of the bad features. If you want uniform fruit, extra yield, and better 
quality, we highly recommend the hybrid varieties listed below. The proper 
use of fertilizer in your soil is essential with hybrids as well as with other 
varieties, 
HYBRID TOMATO NO. 1 
70 days. This is the hybrid that gave our customers so much satis- 
faction last season. Early midseason hybrid particularly outstanding for 
the quality and rich flavor of its fruit. A great producer, yielding 20% 
more than Marglobe or Rutgers. Fruits medium to large, firm, thick 
walled, averaging 8 ozs., deep globular shape, scarlet-red in color, 
flesh meaty and so rich in flavor that other popular varieties seem flat 
in comparison. A valuable main crop Tomato for the home garden, 
market grower and long distance shipping. 
Pkt., 25c; 3 pkts., 65c; 1% oz., $5.00; 1% oz., $9.50. 
STOKESCROSS. No. 5 Hybrid. This Tomato is an F2 Hybrid, one of the 
original. Successful heavy yielder, early and continual all season. Is 
medium size, very firm, free from cracks, and sufficient foliage to 
protect fruit from burning. We recommend this Tomato for both home 
use. canning or commercial planting. Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 40c; oz., $6.00. 
BURPEE HYBRID. 70 days. All-purpose, main crop, first generation hybrid 
outstanding for quality and rich flavor. A very heavy producer, earlier 
and more prolific than Marglobe or Rutgers. Fruits medium to large, firm, 
thick walled, globular in shape, scarlet-red in color, a fine home garden 
and canning variety. Pkt., 35c; 3 pkts., 90c; 
5 pkts., $1.45; 14 oz., $8.00; 14 oz., $14.00. 
BURPEE’S BIG BOY. Largest fruits of all hybrids; some weigh 1 pound 
and more—average is about 10 ounces. Perfectly smooth, firm, scarlet-red, 
meaty flesh of fine flavor and excellent quality. Plants are large; valuable 
for home and market. Pkt. (30 seeds), 50c; 
2 pkts., 90c; 3 pkts., $1.25; 5 pkts., $1.90. 
BURPEEANA HYBRID. 58 days. Introduced last year as the earliest of 
hybrid Tomatoes. An attractive, smooth, firm, rich scarlet Tomato, 
averages about 5 ounces, borne: profusely in clusters. Very mild. 
Pkt., 35c; 3 pkts., 90c; 14 oz., $14.00. 
SUPER TOPSALL. 72 days. Wilt-resistant. Is medium early, bearing over 
a long season. The vines are strong and vigorous. The fruits are deep 
globe-shaped, solid and meaty, with few seeds. Super Topsall ripens early, 
a bright scarlet-red all the way through; being a heavy yielder and re- 
sistant to both blight and rust, it makes an ideal Tomato for table use 
and canning. Market gardeners like Super Topsall, as it always makes 
them money. You'll not go wrong with Super Topsall for your main 
Tomato planting. Pkt., 15c; Y oz., 45c; 0z., 75c; 4 Ib., $1.50; 
Ib., $4.50; 5 Ibs., $20.00. 
CULTURE: One onuce of seed will produce about 2000 plants. Sow seed 
Be March and April in the hotbed, or in pots in a sunny exposure in the 
ouse. 
Transplant when 2 or 3 inches high. When 
ground is warm, transplant on a rainy 
or cloudy day. Set plants 4 by 4 feet. 
3000 per acre; the dwarf 
sorts may be planted 
closer. 
Tomatoes 
d TOMATOES 
Archias’ Popular Varieties 
We list the finest of open-pollinated sorts. Adapted to Mid-West soils 
and climates. 
Wilt-Resistant Tomatoes 
NEW IMPROVED MASTER MARGLOBE. 73 days. This remarkable 
strain of Marglobe is the result of many years of selection. In making 
our selections, we have stressed heavy vine growth, uniformity of 
vine and fruit, yields, large fruit size, shipping quality and disease 
resistance. Fruits are globe-shaped, rich red in color, with thick walls 
and small cells. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., 45c; 14 Ib., $1.50. 
MARGLOBE. 73 days. Wilt resistant. New midseason sort. Grown from 
the same stock seed of our highly selected strain. 
Pkt., 10c: 1% oz., 20c; oz., 30c; 1% Ib., $1.10. 
PRITCHARD or SCARLET TOPPER. 70 days. Perfectly smooth, 
bright red, prolific, wilt resistant. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., 40c; 1% Ib., $1.50. 
BREAK O’ DAY. 63 days. Popular with market gardeners. Extra early, 
heavy yielder, good shipper. Color bright orange-scarlet. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c; 0z., 60c; 4 Ib., $1.75. 
RUTGERS. (Certified.) 74 days. A commercial variety of great im- 
portance. It is suitable for canning, juicing, and for long distance 
shipping. Large fruit size, 6% to 714 ounces. Globular in shape, 
slightly flattened, smooth, bright red and with heavy walls and small 
cells. Vine is vigorous. heavy, and wilt resistant to a high degree. 
Pkt., 10a; 1/4 oz., 25c; oz., 50c; 1% Ib., $1.35. 
True Selected Ponderosa 
81 days. A purple-pink, main crop Tomato of the largest size. Vines are 
vigorous and very productive. Fruit solid; exceptionally few seeds; fairly 
smooth, quite free from acid, Desirable for slicing. 
Pkt., 15c; 4 oz., 45c; 0z., 85c; 1% lb., $2.75. 
MISSOURI GIANT. 83 days. The largest fruited of the Climbing Toma- 
toes, bearing enormous <rops from early harvest until killed by frost. 
Bright red, ripening up to the stem; unexcelled for canning, preserving 
or fresh for the table. Well cultivated plants have grown 9 ft. high and 
10 ft. across. Pkt., 15c: Y% oz., 25c; 0z., 45c. 
CRIMSON CUSHION or BEEFSTEAK. 83 days. Remarkable size; crimson. 
scarlet; very solid. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 45c; 1% Ib., $1.50. 
GOLDEN MAMMOTH. 86 days. Handsome large yellow, very solid and 
smooth. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c; oz., 65c; 14 Ib., $2.25. 
JUNE PINK. 5% days. Earliest and most productive pink fruited Tomato. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c; oz., 50c. 
PAN-AMERICA. 67 davs. This new variety, developed by the U. S. 
Department of Agriculture, is highly resistant to nailhead rust and fusarium 
wilt. The fruits are bright scarlet in color, medium large, globular to 
deep globe in shape, moderately thick flesh, very thick outer wall, almost 
free from cracking. Pkt., 15c: 1% oz., 45¢; oz., 75c; 
YY, ib., $1.75; lb., $6.00. 
STONE. 81 days. Late or main crop, yielding a good crop. Large, smooth, 
solid, deep scarlet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 4 ozs., $1.10. 
OXHEART. 86 days. A new variety of unique shape—like a big ox-heart, 
or Delicious Apple. Smovth, few sceds. A heavy yielder. 
Pkt., 15c: % oz., 40c; oz., 70c; 2 ozs., $1.25. 
PENN STATE EARLIANA. 60 days. This has been 
selected for extra early maturity, large size, even shape, 
and smoothness of skin by the Pennsylvania State Col- 
lege of Agriculture. The skin is a beautiful rich scarlet 
color. The flesh is mild and deliciously sub-acid, and, 
like all varieties belonging to this type, does best on 
warm sandy soil. Our seed has been produced from 
original stock. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; 4 ozs., $1.25. 
JUBILEE. 72 davs. All-America Bronze Medal Winner. 
A remarkable new globe-shaped variety weighing about 
6 ounces; mild flavor, thick walled with few seeds. 
Fruits are attractive bright orange-yellow and develop 
evenly and uniformly. 
Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 40c; Y oz., 75c; oz., $1.35. 
HENDERSON’S WINSALL. An outstanding crimson 
Tomato, famous for quality, sweetness, solidity, and 
size. Being very meaty and almost seedless, the entire 
fruit is edible. 
Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00; 14 oz., $1.75; oz., $3.00. 
PRESERVING TOMATOES 
RED CHERRY. Small, round-fruited Tomato. 
YELLOW PEAR, Fine for salads and marmalade. 
RED PLUM. Productive; for preserving. 
STRAWBERRY or HUSK TOMATO (Ground Cherry). 
Each variety; pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; 0z., 50c. 
BLOSSOM “SURE” SET 
You will have earlier, larger, meatier and more 
Tomatoes by using ‘‘Blossom-Set,’? an approved 
plant hormone. Tested by U.S.D.A. and _ leading 
universities. Easy to use, just mix with water. It 
makcs the fruit set better, prevents the falling of the 
first blossoms. the Tomatoes will ripen 2 weeks or 
more earlier. The plants will produce larger, firmer, 
meatier fruits with fewer seeds, better flavor and 
richer color. Use it also on CUCUMBERS, EGG- 
PLANTS, PEPPERS, SQUASH. Full instructions on 
the bottle. Guaranteed satisfactory. Postpaid. 
4-Ounce Bottle for 85c. (Makes 1 Gallon). 
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