TOMATO 
Sow seed in hotbeds or flats in February or March; transplant when 
the plants have four leaves, and when danger of frost is past, set in the 
open ground. Space the plants at least 3 feet apart each way, and sup- 
port them with stakes or wires. An ounce of seed will produce about 
1500 plants. 
HYBRID TOMATO SEED 
Hybrid Tomatoes are becoming more numerous and have al- 
ready acquired considerable popularity. They possess greater 
vitality and are therefore more resistant to blight and other 
diseases. This factor also provides better quality fruit. We have: 
Burpee’s Big Boy. F-1 (First generation). This variety has 
been sold for several years and has established a fine reputation 
for size and quality. Pkt. (30 seeds) 35 cts.; Lgoz. $5.00; Yoz. 
$9.00. 
Rutgers Valiant. 
F-1 (First generation). A 
this area that was selected by us after careful investigation. 
(Due to crop failure, none of this seed will be available this 
new variety in 
year. We received notice of 
catalog cover was prepared. 
Stokescross No. 4. F-2 (Second generation). We have sold this 
one for several years with favorable results. However, we think 
it has been demonstrated that second-generation seed is not 
much better than non-hybrid varieties. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75c; 
Moz. $1.35; oz. $2.25; oz. $3.90. 
this from grower in Japan after 
Beefsteak. 90 days. Wilt-resistant. A main-crop variety for home 
and market gardens. Fruit large, flat, smooth, bright scarlet. 
Bonny Best, Certified. 73 days. Standard early, smooth, bright red 
fruits, ripening to the stem. 
Break o’Day, Certified. 70 days. Wilt-resistant. Early and ex- 
tremely productive. Fruits large, smooth, globe shaped, bright red. 
Desirable for both home and market use. 
Early Detroit. 82 days. Fruit nearly globe-shaped, firm, purplish 
pink. Vigorous, productive vines. 
Golden Jubilee. 72 days. Fruits bright orange-yellow, globular, 
thick-walled. Shape and quality excellent. Mild flavor; makes 
delicious juice. 
June Pink. 60 days. The earliest pink variety and in demand on 
many markets. 
Ponderosa, Improved. 88 days. One of the largest Tomatoes. 
Fruit solid, smooth, and of good quality. Desirable for home use. 
Rutgers Certified. 73 days. Like Marglobe in shape. Ripens from 
inside out; small seed-cavity, few seeds. Good cropper, excellent 
for home gardens and for canning. 
Southland. About 75 days. Similar in appearance and other char- 
acteristics to Marglobe and Rutgers. Its chief virtue is that it has 
proved to be almost entirely immune to blight, after years of breed- 
ing and testing. 
Sparks’ Earliana. 66 days. 
vorite with all growers. 
quality. 
Yellow Ponderosa. Fruits in clusters of 3 to 5, large, somewhat 
flattened; skin and flesh yellow. 
The original variety, and a great fa- 
Fruit rich scarlet-red, solid, and of good 
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Grown like muskmelons, but the hills should be 8 to 10 feet apart. 
An ounce of seed plants 30 hills. 
Blacklee. 90 days. A new variety bred for wilt-resistance. Long, 
oval in shape; dark green rind. Crisp, sweet flesh, brilliant red with 
few black seeds. Average weight is 35 pounds but specimens some- 
times weigh 50 to 60 pounds. Fine texture, free from stringiness. 
Excellent shipper and keeper. 
Congo. Bred mainly for shipping and resistance to anthracnose. The 
only variety known to fully resist this disease. Resembles Garrison 
in size and shape, with equal quality and somewhat darker color. 
Dixie Queen. 85 days. A new variety. Oval-round melon with light 
green rind striped dark green, often weighing 30 pounds. Flesh 
bright red, finely flavored. Uniform in size and quality. 
Florida Favorite. 87 days. Fruits long, with dark green mottled 
skin. Very sweet, bright red flesh, firm and juicy. Excellent for 
home and market. 
Florida Giant (Cannon Ball). 90 days. Vigorous, very productive 
vines with nearly round, dark green fruits, averaging 40 pounds 
each. Flesh is red, firm, and of excellent quality. Ships well. Like 
Blacklee, it is comparatively new and has become very popular in 
the last few years. 
Improved Kleckley Sweet No. 6. 88 days. Wilt-resistant. An im- 
provement on the older variety because of its resistance to fusarium 
wilt. Rich red flesh and white seeds. Quality and flavor equal to 
any other melon. 
Stone Mountain Improved No. 5. 85 days. Wilt-resistant. De- 
veloped from Stone Mountain and has proved to be resistant to 
fusarium wilt. Resembles its parent in every respect except that it 
is smaller. 
New Hampshire Midget 
One of the so-called “‘icebox”’ varieties and apparently the best 
of the lot. Reports from seed we sold last year have been good. 
We know from personal experience that they are really deliciously 
sweet and of ex- 
cellent quality 
otherwise. If you 
want a midget size, 
as many folks do, 
we don’t believe 
you can beat this 
one. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 50 cts.; lb. 
$1.25, postpaid. 
All Seed on This Page Postpaid 
TOMATO Pkt. hoz. Oz. VALS 
Golden})ubilces ee $0 15 $050 $0 90 
WellowsPonderosas ae 15 50 90 
Oxheart 30 ao. no eee a 15 85 150 $5 00 
Southland. ae eens 15 65 100 350 
Beetsteak: ene) eee 15 45 tS) 21s 
‘Pornderosa\( Pink) ay ee LS 45 80 275 
June: Pinks een me one 15 40 they 74 17h) 
Rutzers Certified aan 15 35 60 190 
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