PERON (68 Days) 
Sprayless Tomato 
A Miraculuous variety developed by Prof. Abe- 
lardo Piovano at the National University of Argen- 
tina. Medium size semi-determinate bushy vines 
are very resistant to fungus diseases common to 
tomatoes. Foliage is semi dense. A very heavy 
yielder of large size, slightly flattened globular 
fruits of the most extra ordinary quality. Interior 
of fruits very solid and meaty, without any core. 
Very small and numerous seed cells, form a perfect 
fruit structure. Ripens to a beautiful deep red color 
over the entire fruit without green or yellow 
shoulders. Its tough, velvety-smooth skin is very 
crack resistant and easily peeled without immersing 
in hot water, a rarity not found in other varieties. 
Flavor is mildly acid and of a most delicious taste. 
Fruits keep exceptionally long after ripening. The 
Peron tomato is called sprayless because it will pro- 
duce a normal crop of quality fruit in most areas without any disease control. No other 
tomato was ever introduced that received so many voluntary complimentary reports and 
we have them by the hundreds. No other tomato ever introduced has shown such wide 
adaptability. These reports have come from practically every state, in areas where they 
were unable to grow any other strains. It performs wonderfully in the tropics where 
fungus diseases get out of hand. From Alaska we have a report it is wonderful in the 
greenhouse. Its drought resistance is terrific. 
Pkt. (about 600 seeds) 50c; % oz. $1.75; 1 oz. $6.50; Y%4 lb. $24.50. 
THESSALONIKI (68 Days) 
See detail and prices on a following 
page. 
A greenhouse report in 1953: I wish 
to take the opportunity in writing to 
thank you for a job well done in seed 
production. Our greenhouse tomato 
crop this year is many times better 
than previous years because of decent 
seed, that is your Michigan State 
Forcing and Thessaloniki varieties. 
Your Thessaloniki looks very good for 
greenhouse production. It has got the 
Master Marglobe beat 40 different 
ways. 
June 8, 1953. 
Myers Bros. 
Wm. E. Myer, 
West Chester, Ohio. 
HOMESTEAD (Step 89) 
A new wilt resistant tomato developed for the greenwrap production in southern states, 
especially Florida where it consistently has outyielded the well known Grothens Globe. 
Very comparable to Rutgers, but having more or less semi-determinate vine growth. Ma- 
turing slightly earlier than Rutgers, but larger in fruit size. Red fruits are exceptionally 
meaty, firm and a most notable absence of internal browning and puffiness. Homestead 
is a very excellent shipping strain. Home gardeners in Florida also praise it. 
Pkt. ¥% oz. 25c; 4% oz. 40c; 1 oz. $1.20; 14 lb. $4.40; 1 lb. $14.50. 
I wish to say that your catalog was most interesting and enjoyable to read. 
April 28, 1953 Mr. M. R. Nash, Murphysboro, Ill. 
Thank you for your nice catalog. Will recommend your seed. Had fine results with Peron 
seed last season. 
Jan. 6, 1953 Mrs. William K. Hurley, Severn, Md. 
