HYBRID TOMATOES F, 
Introduction. 
The production of good F. generation hybrid tomatoes is difficult because of 
segregation or off types often found in the F. while the F: generation of the same 
cross is uniform. The hybrid vigor is also less in the F. than the F:; hybrid of the 
same cross. However, in the tomato hybridization there are cembinations in the F:. 
generation where the segregation is so slight that it is not readily apparent in the 
field. The hybrid vigor, although not as great in the F. as in the F:, is still superior 
to the standard varieties. 
The third and important consideration is that the cost of second generation 
hybrid tomato seed is much less than first generation hybrid seed. 
After extensive testing we offer for the first time F, combinations which are the 
best possible combinations we have found to date. 
PRIZE-RED 
AN F, HYBRID TOMATO 
75 DAYS 
FRUIT — Medium large, deep scarlet red, excellent quality and flavor, 
smooth and firm with no hard core, very small stem and blossom 
scar, high yield of top quality fruits. 
VINE — Indeterminate, strong and vigorous, upright to spreading, very 
good coverage. 
This is a mid-season F2 hybrid with a wide range of adaptability 
throughout the United States. Because of its fine quality fruit and high 
yield it is ideal for the green wrap trade as well as the market gardener. 
It is an extremely uniform F. for fruit and plant habit and vigor much 
superior to standard varieties in the same class. 
SCARLET QUEEN 
AN F. HYBRID TOMATO 
80 DAYS 
FRUIT — Largest red fruited F2, semi flattened globe with a slight tend- 
ency to ridging, flesh excellent color, medium thick walls, few to 
many cells and small blossom scars, very fine mild flavor. 
VINE — Indeterminate, very uniform, vigorous plant habit, compact 
and excellent cover, medium green. 
We have had many impressive reports on this new F2 hybrid tomato 
and it shows great promise. It is extremely high yielding of extra large, 
uniform fruits and very high percentage saleable bear over a long period. 
Good mid-season to late hybrid F: for catalog and market grower trade to 
replace standard varieties in this class. In one 1953 A.E.S. trial Scarlet 
Queen obtained a final rank of No. 3, topped only by F; tomatoes but 
superior to standard varieties. 
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