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[[stamped]]AUG 15 1924[[/stamped]]
[[#4713]]
[[Ans 9/4/24]]

Report on, The Burpee New Self pruning Tomato,
              
The Burpee self pruning Tomato is a very distinct new type.  Something entirely different from the other sorts, as the plant throw out laterals, of even growth short joints with fruit or cluster of large fruit at each joint, medium Early, Plants are very rapid vigrous grower, upright and of even shape, free from ugly loose growth, very resistant to blight and other diseases,
A very valuable sort for market and home Gardener's, - as it is a heavy bearer and do not require pruning  The fruit is of a perfect globe shape perfectly smooth, of a beautiful pink red color. very solid and firm meaty, with very small seed cavity and but few seed., of a very delicious flavor,

Thomas J. Steed.
P.O. Box #541.    
Fort Bliss, Texas.
August, 11th 1924