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OXHEART (Pink) HM 90 
Entirely different from any other tomato. Fruit has a novel heart shape that makes it 
a special attraction for home and market gardeners. 
VINES—Rather large, hardy, fairly productive. Very late. 
FRUIT—Exceptionally large, heart shaped, very solid, somewhat rough, meaty, pink, 
with distinct appealing flavor. Small cells. 
PAN AMERICA (Wilt Resistant) (Red) MSC 75 
Introduced by the USDA from the Beltsville, Maryland, Station. Bred for resistance to 
nailhead rust and near-immunity to fusarium wilt. 
VINES—Strong grower, develops good coverage which protects fruits from the sun. 
Not highly productive. 
FRUIT—Medium large, globular, smooth, free of cracking. Thick flesh walls, and bright 
searlet color throughout. 
PEARSON IMPROVED (Red) SC 80 
This variety was developed at the California Agricultural Experiment Station at Davis. 
It is unusual for the fruit with thick skin and a high percentage of solid matter; also 
for its ability to set fruit in hot weather. Now a leading variety on the West Coast, 
but not adapted east of the Rockies. 
VINES—Large, determinate, with dense, heavy, dark feliage. Vigorous and productive. 
FRUIT—Medium large, flattened globe, smooth, fleshy. Thick skin, relatively resistant 
to cracking. Scarlet color well developed inside and out. 
PONDEROSA (Pink ) H 86 
Brimmer 
Beefsteak 
A late, large fruited variety that has become a favorite in the home garden. 
VINES—Large, coarse, spreading, medium green foliage with fine leaflets. Poor 
coverage. 
FRUIT—Extremely large, flat, very solid, somewhat irregular, with small cells and very 
few seeds. Especially liked for its thick, meaty flesh and mild flavor. Color 
purplish-pink. 
PRITCHARD (Red) HMS 75 
The last popular variety developed by the late Dr. Fred J. Pritchard of the USDA. Shows 
a slight tolerance to wilt. Originally named Scarlet Topper but renamed in Dr. Pritch- 
ard’s honor after his death. All America Selections Gold Medal 1933. 
VINES—Medium size, short branching or determinate, vigorous with fairly heavy 
foliage. 
FRUIT—Globular, smooth, with thick walls and solid flesh. Medium scarlet color, and 
mild flavor. 
ROMA (Wilt Resistant) (Red) C 75 
A new Italian type tomato with high resistance to fusarium wilt developed at the USDA 
Plant Industry Station, Beltsville, Maryland. An excellent variety for paste, which is 
used by many canners to intensify the color of juice and catsup. 
VINES— Medium sized, upright, with very good foliage and coverage; medium large, 
very dark green leaves. 
FRUIT—Medium size, oval shape, wider at blossom end. Very firm, and meaty outer 
and inner walls, with no internal cavity. Color very deep scarlet. 
