Marsglobe, 
Certified 
6133 Marglobe© Certified 
Burpee’s Special Fordhook Strain 
73 days. This remarkable strain is the result of many 
years of selection on our Fordhook Farms. In making 
our selections, we have stressed heavy vine growth, 
uniformity of vine and fruit, yield, large fruit size, 
shipping quality and resistance to fusarium wilt. Vines 
are large and vigorous, giving full protection to the 
crop. Fruits are globe-shaped, rich red inside and out, 
with thick internal and outer walls and small cells: 
the flavor is slightly sweet. Probably the most widely 
used main-crop standard tomato for home and market. 
Pkt. 20¢; 14 oz. 65¢; oz. 95¢; 1/4 Ib. $2.85 
. 
5064 Marglobe — 4 most important tomato 
73 days. Grown from the same stock seed of our selected strain and 
under the same conditions, but not inspected for certification. 
Pkt. 15¢; %0z.50¢; oz. 95¢; 1% lb. $2.75 
5322 Burpee’s Matchless © 
78 days. Originated by Burpee in 1889. Produce an enormous 
crop of large, meaty, rich scarlet-red, perfectly smooth, firm, solid 
and long-keeping fruits, the flavor of which is deliciously sub-acid 
and tasty. Valuable for home and market. Strong, vigorous grower. 
Pkt. 25¢; 1%0z. 75¢; oz. $1.35; 14 lb. $3.85 
5065 Bonny Best, Certified 
66 days. One of the most popular second-early tomatoes for ship- 
pers, canners, home and market. Fruits are smooth, solid, bright 
scarlet-red, slightly flattened globe shape, and borne in clusters of 
3 to 5 on medium size, vigorous vines which yield a heavy crop. 
Particularly adapted for growing in the northern states. 
Pkt. 20¢; 14 oz. 65¢; oz. $1.00; 1% lb. $3.15 
5066 Break O’Day — wit, rust resistant 
63 days. Medium large, bright red, smooth, globe-shaped fruits of 
splendid flavor for home and market. Best adapted to rich, heavy 
soils. Has considerable resistance to fusarium wilt and rust as well 
as freedom from growth cracks. A good first early. 
Pkt. 15¢; 1% 0z.60¢; oz. 95¢; 1%, Ib. $2.85 
5325 Burpee’s Gloriana — Very early 
55 days. Originated by Burpee in 1941. Of the Earliana type, 
but excelling it in quality, shape and appearance, yield, and length 
of bearing season. Plants are small at the beginning of the season, 
becoming medium size when fully grown. The medium scarlet-red, 
semi-globular fruits average 5 ozs. in weight. Clusters are: large. 
Pkt. 25¢; '%4oz.75¢; oz. $1.40; 1% lb. $3.85 
112 W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Seed Growers 
STANDARD VARIETIES = 
6127 Beefsteak— Known as Crimson Cieleoe 
80 days. The largest red-fruited standard tomato. Re- 
sembles Ponderosa in many ways except color— Ponderosa 
has purplish pink skin while Beefsteak is scarlet-red. Vig- 
orous vines produce an abundance of extra-large fruits 
which are more or less ribbed. Flesh is a beautiful deep 
scarlet; juicy, solid, and has a rich sub-acid flavor. Grown 
extensively by home gardeners and finds ready sale on 
local markets and roadside stands in many sections. 
Pkt. 25¢; 14 oz. 70¢; oz. $1.35; 14 lb. $3.85 
5331 Burpee’s Table Talk O | 
75 days. Originated by Burpee in 1940. The large, deep globular 
fruit averages 7 to 8% ozs., and is bright scarlet, uniform and 
attractive. Slice Burpee’s Table Talk Tomato and you will marvel 
at the structure and the solidity of its firm interior. Plant is short 
stemmed and bushy, but with no self-topping tendency. 
Pkt. 25¢; 1% 0z.75¢; oz. $1.35; 1% Ib. $3.85 
5326 Burpee’s Sunnybrook® Earliana 
58 days. Originated by Burpee in 1907. Our improved strain of — 
Earliana. Earliness, smoothness, uniformity of fruit and D oduc- 
tivity have all been stressed to produce a tomato that is really 
superior. Fruits are of medium size, scarlet-red, solid and fleshy. 
Splendid extra early tomato for home and market gardeners. 
Pkt. 20¢; '%0z. 75¢; oz. $1.35; 
5328 Greater Baltimore, Certified 
78 days. An important canning variety in the South and Middle- 
west, because of its resistance to heat and drought. Strong- 
growing vines bear a heavy crop of red, flattened but deep fruits 
weighing 6 to 7 ozs. A large-fruited, heavy yielding tomato for the 
home garden and to some extent for market in certain sections. 
Pkt. 15¢; 12 0z. 60¢; oz. $1.00; 1%, Ib. $3.00 
5327 Grothen’s Globe© Certified 
68 days. A heavy vined selection from Break O'Day which has 
given remarkable results as a market tomato in many sections. 
Fruits are globe-shaped, with well-rounded shoulders; average 7 ozs. 
in weight; walls are thick and firm; skin is brilliant’ red, free from 
yellow color at the stem end. Interior is solid and meaty 
Pkt. 20¢; 1% 0z. 75¢; oz. $1.35; 1, Ib. $3.85 
5321 John Baer — Popular in many sections 
66 days. The rich, scarlet-red fruits are thick through and slightly ; 
flattened at the top; smooth, firm, and medium large. A favorably 
known home gardeners’ tomato in some sections for main-crop. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 0z. 55¢; oz. 95¢; 
5062 Pritchard © Certified 
70 days. All-America Gold Medal Winner. Also known as Scarlet 
Topper. Ideal all-purpose red tomato for home, market and ship- 
ping. The “self-topping’’ habit prevents excessive vine growth. 
Produces an abundant crop of smooth, bright red, globe-shaped 
fruits.of medium size. Plants highly resistant to fusarium wilt. 
Pkt. 20¢; 14 0z. 75¢; oz. $1.35; 1% Ib. $3.85 
6118 Queens — Highly recommended; early 
70 days. Combines earliness with smooth, deep globular shape, 
reasonably free of cracks. Fruits are medium in size, averaging 
5 ozs. in weight, and of a very pleasing flavor. The outer and inner 
walls are thick, with small seed cavities which may account for the 
hard, firm feel of the fruits. A good early, heavy bearing tomato for 
home and market, either grown naturally on the ground or staked. 
Pkt. 20¢; %0z. 65¢; oz. $1.00; 
5338 Stokesdale © Certified 
70 days. Second-early to midseason tomato suited for home use, 
market and canning. Fruits are smooth, solid, deep round, bright 
scarlet throughout, medium sized and of fine quality. Plant is of 
vigorous, semi-spreading, open habit and a heavy yielder. 
Pkt. 15¢; 140z. 60¢; oz. 95¢; 1% lb. $2.85 
5316 Stone, Certified — Good quality 
81 days. Favorite late or main-crop tomato that is widely grown 
in home gardens throughout the country and to some extent for 
canning and market. The quality is good for all purposes. Vines are 
very large, and well covered with foliage. Fruits are scarlet-red, 
deep, flattened, smooth and weigh from 6% to 7% ozs. each. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 60¢; oz. 95¢; 
% Ib. $3.85. 
¥/, Ib. $2.85 
“1 Ib. $3.15 — 
V%, Ib. $2.85 
Fa 
i 
i 
Red TOMATOES > 
>3 
. 
“4 
~ 
