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SIOUX (Red) HMC 68 
Early Red 
Developed by Professor H. O. Werner, University of Nebraska, this early variety pos- 
sesses the uniform color gene. Unripe fruits show a characteristic uniform whitish green 
color ripening to deep scarlet. It fruits well in soils of high nitrogen content where 
there is danger of excessive growth in some varieties, and also in Northern areas and at 
higher elevations. 
VINES—Medium size, somewhat open, with foliage of medium texture and density. 
Very productive. 
FRUIT—Medium size, almost globe shaped, firm flesh, thick walls, scarlet color inside 
and out. 
SOUTHLAND (Wilt Resistant) (Red) MSC 80 
This development of the U. S. Regional Vegetable Breeding Laboratory at Charleston, 
South Carolina, was one of the first commercially adapted varieties with near-immunity 
to fusarium wilt. It also has high resistance to collar rot and is resistant to certain 
forms of late blight (Phythophthora infestans). No longer used to any great extent be- 
cause of the problem with ‘“‘catfacing.”’ 
VINES—Compact, abundant, medium green foliage which protects fruits well. Vigorous 
and productive. 
FRUIT—Medium size, flattened globe to oblate, usually smocth but under some condi- 
tions show an enlarged blossom scar or “‘catface.” 
STOKESDALE (Red) MSC 70 
A-widely adapted second early tomato, no jonger used very extensively in most areas. 
VINES—Moderately spreading and open, medium heavy foliage with sufficient coverage 
to protect fruits. Very productive, especially for a second early. 
FRUIT—Medium large, almost globe shaped, smooth. Firm flesh, bright searlet color. 
STONE IMPROVED (Red) MC 85 
The Keystone strain is more uniform and somewhat earlier than the original Stone. 
VINES— Heavy foliage protects fruit well. Vigorous, a heavy yielder. 
FRUIT—Large, deep-flat, smooth, solid, meaty, scarlet red. 
SUNRAY (Wilt Resistant) (Yellow) . H G2 
Introduced by the USDA. Fruit and plant characters similar to Golden Jubilee, but 
Sunray carries near-immunity to fusarium wilt. 
VINES—Compact, indeterminate, heavy foliage, sturdy. 
FRUIT—Deep oblate with smooth shoulder, relatively heavy fruit walls, small seed 
cavity, golden orange with pink cast. Notable for the absence of acid flavor, 
which is held to be an advantage by some and a disadvantage by others. 
