Tomatoes 2013
Cherry
Cherry
Cherry
Cherry
Chocolate Cherry
Husky Cherry Red
Orange Sunshine
Red Tumbling Tom
brown‐red
dark red
orange
red
determinate
indeterminate
determinate
indeterminate
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heirloom
Extremely flavorful, uniform, round fruits in trusses of 8, measure 1" in diameter. Fruits hold stems very well, don't crack and can be picked several days before completely mature and allowed to ripen off the vine without sacrificing quality. Great variety for the home gardener or for packing into pints for market.
hybrid
Season‐long production of outstanding fruits, 1" in size and featuring excellent flavor dwarf indeterminate habit and quality production makes it perfect for small spaces and containers.(VFA)
hybrid
(VFF) The qualities of these bright beauties just can't be beat! Beautiful orange colored, 1/2 oz. cherries are firm and sweet as the ever popular Sungold! Adds a dash of color and flavor to salads, pizzas, sautes, and salsas. Prolific yields
heirloom
cascades to 20" or more, making it ideal for hanging baskets and container gardens. Sturdy, evenly branched plants are loaded with juicy, 1 to 2" fruits, perfectly sized for snacking and salads
Tomatoes 2013
Cherry
Cherry
Cherry
Cherry
Yellow Tumbling Tom yellow
Snowberry
Sweet 100
Tommy Toe
indeterminate
creamy yellow/white insideindeterminate
red
red
indeterminate
indeterminate
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heirloom
cascades to 20" or more, making it ideal for hanging baskets and container gardens. Sturdy, evenly branched plants are loaded with juicy, 1 to 2" fruits, perfectly sized for snacking and salads.
heirloom
Nicely rounded, 1‐1/2 to 2 oz., firm fruits feature a creamy yellow color outside with a white inside, making this unique variety the closest thing to a pure white cherry available on the market today. Sturdy plants produce trusses of uniform fruits and are sweet and fruity with a typical tomato flavor.
hybrid
VF) Staked hybrid plants produce long strands of 100 or more super‐sweet cherry tomatoes, weighing about 1 oz. each and measuring 1" in diameter. Extra‐high in Vitamin C. Plants bear fruits throughout the season. Requires staking or caging.
hybrid
This heirloom from the Ozark Mountains is excellent in salads or for juices. Its 1/2 to 1" fruits are smooth, mild, glossy red and range from round to oval in shape. Resists early blight and black rot. Prolific reseeder.
Tomatoes 2013
Cherry
Chery
Cherry
Cherry
Sungold
Juliet
Green Grape
golden
red
green
indeterminate
indeterminate
determinate
hybrid
bite‐size golden beauty overflowing with an abundance of fruits ‐ thin‐ skinned, with a juicy flesh that holds its oh‐so‐sweet, fresh‐from‐the‐vine flavor. Very early, and a heavy cropper both outdoors and in greenhouses. Cascading trusses are smothered in fruits that remain ripe and ready for picking over long periods of time
hybrid
elongated, grape‐like fruits that don't crack! Clusters of unusual, sweet‐ flavored fruits cling to the vine longer than any other cherry tomato. Glossy, red‐skinned fruits weigh 1 oz. each. Fruits are just under 1" across, profusely borne on vigorous plants. Very juicy and sweet, perfect for naturally green ketchups, soups, garnishes, sauces and hors d'oeuvres. This compact, hard‐to‐find basket type produces loads of tangy fruits that are slightly larger than the average cherry at 1 to 1‐1/2 inches in diameter. . Hardy plants are ideal for small spaces and patios.
Zebra Cherry
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Tomatoes 2013
Cherry
Roma
Roma
Little Sun
Margherita
Super Marzano
bright yellow
dark red
red pear type
A neat companion to Totem. Slightly more compact with clusters of bright yellow, 2 oz., sweet fruit which contrasts well with deep green foliage. High yielding plants may need support when fruits begin maturing. Perfect for container gardening. Plants grow to 10" and spread to 14".
determinate
determinate
indeterminate
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hybrid
(VF) Elongated, 5 to 6 oz. fruits ripen uniformly, with polished, bright red exteriors, thin skins and juicy flesh Classic saladette‐style fruits are firm and cylindrical in shape, making them easy to chop and slice. This variety is tasty enough for fresh eating, but really comes into its own when roasted or broiled. Plants, 24 to 30", produce superior sets of kitchen‐ready fruits. Good disease resistance.
(VFNTA) A giant pear‐type, with fruits that are high in pectin, giving sauces and pastes a natural thickness. Bred especially for the home garden, these 4 oz., 5" fruits are protected by tall plants. Resistant to Bacterial Speck.
Tomatoes 2013
Roma
Roma
San Marzano
Martino's Roma
Medium Large Arkansas Traveler
Medium Large Rutgers
Medium Large Evergreen
red
pale red
medium red
green‐yellow
indeterminate
A little later than Roma, with superb flavor in slightly rectangular‐shaped fruits, 3‐1/2" x 1‐1/2", that are bright red and hang in large clusters. Holds well on the vine and in storage. Extra‐ high solid content is perfect for canning.
determinate
Italian heirloom
Richly flavored, meaty, pear‐shaped fruits set heavily on compact plants with rugose, dark green foliage. So heavily productive, the 2 oz., 3" fruits tend to drop from the vine when ripe. Most often used for cooking, but perfectly suited to eating fresh.
heirloom
Heirloom variety from stock seed discovered in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas and Missouri. Fruits are rough, medium‐sized, about 6 oz., with an excellent, creamy, mild flavor. Highly adaptable.
heirloom
(VFASt)All‐purpose variety,ideal for canning. Ripens evenly from inside out. Bright red fruits with heavy walls average about 7 oz. Attractive, old‐time favorite. Full‐bodied flavor and disease resistant.
heirloom
an unusual tomato that actually remains green, even when ripe. Firm, solid fruits have a mild, delicious flavor, and are just right for frying or for that special conserve recipe. Produces medium to large fruits on plants with vigorous vine growth.
indeterminate
indeterminate
indeterminate
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Tomatoes 2013
Medium Large Fried Green
Medium Large Mule Team
Medium Large Torbay
apple green‐ yellow
medium red
pink
indeterminate
indeterminate
determinate
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hybrid
A culinary staple that no kitchen should be without ‐ the first variety specifically bred to remain firm when cooked. Versatile fruits average 6 to 7 ounces each, and can be harvested when apple green or yellow. Holds well in the field and on the shelf, so that you can make the most of each harvest. Plants continue to set throughout the season.
heirloom
Saved by generations of gardeners and reintroduced because of its enduring qualities: vigorous fruit set, round, medium‐sized, red globes that weigh 8‐ 1/2 oz. and are 2‐1/2 to 3" across, with a sweet, mild flavor. Meaty, textured fruits are produced continuously until frost on sturdy plants.
hybrid
low acid (VFF) "Think pink" when you plan your tomato garden and you won't regret it! These deep oblate, 6 oz. fruits are a pretty, watermelon‐pink shade, with mild, meaty flesh and slightly sweet undertones. Adds a splash of fresh color to salads, salsas and side dishes. Low acidity won't fight other flavors on the plate, making this blushing beauty the perfect complement to summer meals.
Tomatoes 2013
Medium Large Caro Rich
Medium Large Celebrity
golden‐orange
dark red
determinate
very low acid Large, beefsteak‐type, 10 to 12 oz fruits get their deep golden‐orange color from their high vitamin content, particularly that of beta‐carotene (10 times as much as most tomatoes). Very low in acid for nice, sweet flavor. Heavy production of 3‐1/2", nearly globe‐shaped, smooth fruits.
determinate
hybrid
reliable, good producer (VFFNTASt) This AAS Award Winner established a new standard for main‐ crop hybrids requiring multiple disease resistance. Highly adaptable from Canada to the South. Medium sized, globe‐shaped fruits are crack‐resistant and average 7 oz. Semi‐determinate
hybrid
developed for heat setting abilitiy (VFFTSWV) A mid‐season variety, originally developed for Southeast growing regions where heat‐setting ability is needed in the spring and fall. Deep red, beefsteak‐type fruits are globe‐shaped with slightly ribbed shoulders and good size, reaching 8 ounces or more each. Hearty flavor and dense flesh make Talladega a superior slicer. Yields are consistently prolific, with many quality fruits per plant. Best when staked.
Medium Large Nonna's Prize
Medium Large Talladega
deep red/beefsteak type determinate
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Tomatoes 2013
Large
Large
Large
Large
Beefsteak
Burpees Big Boy
Brandywine
Boxcar Willie
dark red
Bright red
rosy‐pink
medium red
indeterminate
indeterminate
indeterminate
indeterminate
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heirloom
excellent slicer; sub‐acid flavor large 12 to 14 oz. beefsteak fruits that benefit from breeding to hold their texture and flavor longer after picking. Packed with exactly the right amount of flavor for fresh eating in salads and sandwiches.
hybrid
Firm, crack free The hallmark of this large, crack‐free tomato is its absolutely superb flavor. Bright red, firm, meaty fruits often weigh 1 pound or more, and feature smooth, blemish‐resistant skins
heirloom
worlds 'best' flavored tomato An Amish heirloom that dates back to 1885 and is generally considered to be the world's best‐flavored tomato. Plants look like potato vines with good yields of extra‐large (weighing up to 1‐1/2 lbs.), firm, clear‐skinned, light rosy‐pink fruits.
heirloom
high yielding old fashioned flavor; crack free prolific yields of smooth, reddish‐orange fruits averaging a large 10 to 16 oz.! With an old‐fashioned flavor you'll remember from childhood, these high‐ yielding, multi‐use tomatoes will last throughout the season and are ideal for canning, freezing, or for home‐cooked meals. Crack‐free and disease resistant.
Tomatoes 2013
Large
Cherokee Purple
red‐purple
indeterminate
heirloom
sweet rich flavor; eat soon after harvest reliable producer of unusual, medium pink‐purple fruits that appear brown in color, and average 8 to 12 oz., apiece. Fruits are round to oblate, with no cracking. Exhibits tolerance to mild drought as well as to common diseases.
heirloom
mild flavor; meaty fruits; few seeds Longtime favorite with good yields of very large, smooth, pink‐skinned fruits even in droughts. Very meaty fruits with few seeds, much like Giant Belgium, but not quite as large. Very mild, delectable, sweet flavor.
heirloom
avg 16 oz brought over from Italy over 80 years ago, and still rules the garden for sheer size, with some fruits growing larger than two fists! A deep red beefsteak‐ type, with flattened fruits averaging 16 oz. and 4" in diameter ‐ meaty and delicious, yield after impressive yield
Black Velvet
Large
Large
Mortgage Lifter
pink skinned
Italian Giant Beefsteak dark red
indeterminate
indeterminate
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Tomatoes 2013
Large
Dixie Golden Giant
yellow
indeterminate
Large
Bella Rosa
red
Large
Black Krim
dark, deep reddish green indeterminate
Large
Large
Hillbilly
Giant Tree
determinate
red/pink with orange yellowindeterminate
pinkish‐red
indeterminate
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heirloom
fruity flavor; 1 to 2 lb grown by the Amish since the 1930's. Huge, golden‐yellow beefsteak tomatoes have a delicious, fruity flavor with few seeds. These 1 to 2 pound fruits mature earlier than some others of its type, and may feature a pink blush on the blossom end. Very vigorous vines.
Does well in hot humid areas (VFFAStTSWV)‐Plants produce high yields of large bright red tomatoes which are round, firm, and highly hybrid flavorful. A good balance of acid and sugar. A heat tolerant variety which does well in hot humid areas. Perfect for home gardens. Fruits are a dark, deep red (almost a shiny black) with heavy green shoulders. open pollina Interior is a deep, reddish‐green color. Sweet and tasty. Matures extremely early ! Huge, mild‐flavored, beefsteak‐type fruits weigh 1 to 2 lbs. apiece, and are heirloom ‐ Wcolored a most unusual orange‐ yellow, streaked and mottled in attractive shades of red and pink. 1 to 2 lb fruits; 10‐18 ft strong vines Vigorous 10 to 18 ft. vines have strong stems and heavy thick leaves. Globe‐ shaped, pinkish‐red fruits, with few seeds, are smooth, tender and weigh 1 to 2 lbs.
Tomatoes 2013
Bush
Bush
Bush
Bush Champion
Bush Beefsteak
Better Bush
dark red
dark red
Dark red
determinate
determinate
determinate
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hybrid
(VFFASt) One of the best varieties for small space gardens and containers, bar none. Compact plants grow to just 24" tall, producing extra‐early yields of big, 8 to 12 oz. fruits with excellent flavor.
heirloom
This is the perfect sandwich‐sized fruit produced on a square‐foot, garden‐ sized plant. Solid‐fleshed fruits of a deep, rich red, average 8 ounces, on vigorous, bushy plants
hybrid
(VFN) This early home garden variety bears all season long. Plants feature a strong central stem capable of supporting its 48" height with very little need for staking. Produces big 4" fruits that are mouthwatering, sweet and meaty, with the much‐sought‐after "real tomato" taste. If you love container gardening, but have been disappointed with weak performances in the past, definitely try this one!
