Archive image from page 87 of Descriptive catalog of vegetables (1937). Descriptive catalog of vegetables . descriptivecatal1937asso Year: 1937 84 ASSOCIATED SEED GROWERS, INC. Tomato seed-saving operations. Every precaution is taken against seed-borne disease germs. First the plants are started in sterilized soil in the greenhouse, then set out in selected fields. Later the seed is thoroughly fermented and disinfected with corrosive sublimate, each step being conducted under completely sanitary conditions. TOMATO Native to tropical America, formerly called Love Apple New varieties and new
Archive image from page 87 of Descriptive catalog of vegetables (1937). Descriptive catalog of vegetables . descriptivecatal1937asso Year: 1937 84 ASSOCIATED SEED GROWERS, INC. Tomato seed-saving operations. Every precaution is taken against seed-borne disease germs. First the plants are started in sterilized soil in the greenhouse, then set out in selected fields. Later the seed is thoroughly fermented and disinfected with corrosive sublimate, each step being conducted under completely sanitary conditions. TOMATO Native to tropical America, formerly called Love Apple New varieties and new strains are being developed at our breeding grounds, and older varieties improved through individual cultures produced under expert handling. Disease resistance, attractiveness of color, thickness of walls, and heavy cropping qualities, have been attained to a high degree. The number of days indicated represents the time required from setting of plants to produce marketable fruits. It takes 4 to 5 weeks to produce plants for field setting. Varieties listed in larger type are important, widely used ones. We are also furnishing stocks of leading shipping and canning varieties, certified as to purity and freedom from disease by various State Departments of Agriculture. Early Scarlet Fruited Varieties DkntftsoettIns marketable fruits ASGROW SCARLET DAWN 70 Our development introduced in 1934. Received All-America Gold Medal for 1935. Rapidly growing in popularity. A cross of Clark's Early and Marglobe, earlier in season than either parent. Vine of medium growth, fairly open, very prolific. Fruits medium large with thick wall structure, globular, smooth, free from flat sides, bright scarlet ripening well to the stem, exceptionally attractive. Highly desirable for home garden, shipping, and early canning. Special strain is available for California planting. Avon, Early 68 A first early sort, excellent for home and market gardens. Vine open and spreading; fruits medium sized, scarlet,
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