. Thorburn New York. Tomato, Thorburn New York. A new and entirely distinct variety, discovered 4 years ago in the field of the Acme Tomato. After 3 years of careful culture it has retained uniformly its distinctive features, and there is every reason to consider the type perfectly fixed. As will be seen from our illustration, it differs in form from all other Tomatoes, being hexagon-shaped and unusually deep. In color it is deep red, with a purplish tinge, and altogether it is as handsome as it is unique. In size it averages a little larger than the Acme; the flesh is very solid, and of mild,
. Thorburn New York. Tomato, Thorburn New York. A new and entirely distinct variety, discovered 4 years ago in the field of the Acme Tomato. After 3 years of careful culture it has retained uniformly its distinctive features, and there is every reason to consider the type perfectly fixed. As will be seen from our illustration, it differs in form from all other Tomatoes, being hexagon-shaped and unusually deep. In color it is deep red, with a purplish tinge, and altogether it is as handsome as it is unique. In size it averages a little larger than the Acme; the flesh is very solid, and of mild, agreeable flavor. It is extra early in ripening, a very vigorous grower and a great yielder. It is excellently adapted for canning purposes, and its extremely long-keeping qualities and thick, smooth skin make it a most valuable shipping variety. Per pkt. 10 cts.
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