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[[stamp]] OCT 20 1924 [[/stamp]]
      #4755
  La Grande Oregon
   Oct, 14 = 1924,
 Messrs W. Atlee Burpee Co.
    Philadelphia Pa.
 On March 23/rd  I planted seed of Burpees- self-pruning Tomato. Also (Burpees- Sunnybrook Earliana) (June Pink) (Burpees Fordhook-First) (Burpees -Whole- Salad)= My experience after carefully giving them all a test trial, I find its superior qualities justifies many words of praise regarding the many merits that this new Tomato possesses= This self-pruning novelty certainly exemplifies a very distinct characteristic as is also the peculiar green-shading of its foliage, on the strong vigorous growth of its vines= and the beautiful symmetrical globed-shaped (pinkish-red) Tomatoes growing so even in farm, and alike in size makes a very attractive appearance when packed in boxes and on display for the markets trade - But the greatest + best feature of its excellence is its rich, sweet delicious flavor with