PLANTS & SEED TOMATO PLANTS OF THE FINEST QUALITY. All plants will be shipped at the proper planting time
for your area. Approximate dates when shipping begins:
Zones 7 to 10: APRIL 15 to MAY 1 Zones 3 to 6: MAY 1 to MAY 15
To find your zone, please see the USDA Zone Map on page 28 or visit our
website for an easy-to-use Zone Finder.
Please note: Adverse weather in your area, or ours, may affect the shipping schedule.
00975(X) BRANDYWINE COLLECTION. 4 plants each of Brandywine, Red Brandywine, Black Brandywine and Yellow Brandywine. $21.95 each.
00985(X) BIG Collection. 4 plants each of Big Beef, Celebrity, Goliath and Better Boy. 16 plants total. $21.95 each.
Hybrids, Pg. 54
00300 GIANT OXHEART. Uniquely shaped pink type resembles a heart. Rosy-pink, smooth fruits weigh 12 oz. to 2 lbs. Flesh is firm, with few seeds. Mild, sweet taste. Matures late. Indeterminate. 90 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.15; 2 pkts. $3.75; (J) 1/4 oz. $9.95.
AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, OR and WA.
SORRY, WE ARE UNABLE TO SHIP TRANSPLANTS TO THE FOLLOWING STATES:
00983(X) CHERRY TOMATO COLLECTION. These are all deliciously “candy sweet.” 4 plants each of SunSugar (golden), Sweet Million (small red), Sweet Baby Girl (large red) and Chocolate Sprinkles (red striped). 16 plants total. $21.95 each.
00953(X) HEIRLOOM Collection. 4 plants each of Mortgage Lifter, Brandywine, Box Car Willie and Amish Paste. 16 plants total. $21.95 each.
WILD BOAR SERIES. Performs exceptionally well for home and market gardeners – even in areas with challenging climates. From the garden to your table, these are sure to be some of the prettiest, tastiest and most unique to- matoes you’ll ever grow and eat! Both are Indeterminate.
00811 PINK BERKELEY TIE-DYE. Large beefsteak fruits are the color of port wine with metallic green stripes and weigh 8 to 12 oz. Its excellent sweet flavor was put to the test against Cherokee Purple in farm- ers markets taste tests and was preferred every time. 65-75 days.
00813 PORK CHOP. While most yellow tomatoes are actually orange, this one is a true yellow. Slightly flattened, 8 to 10 oz. beefsteak fruits ripen from yellow with green stripes to gold. Great sweet tomato flavor with a hint of citrus. Featured in an issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine. 75 days.
(A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.95; 2 pkts. $5.25; 4 pkts. $9.45.
00319 PONDEROSA GOLD. A bright golden version of Ponderosa Red (right). Inde- terminate. 80 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.50; 2 pkts. $4.50.
00372 INDIGO ROSE. (PVP) The first high anthocy- anin (a naturally occurring pigment that has been shown to fight disease in humans) tomato and said to be the healthiest tomato in the world. The high amount of antho- cyanin creates quite a vibrant indigo on 2 in., round fruits. The purple coloring occurs on the portion of the fruit that is exposed to light, while the shaded portion starts out green and turns deep red when mature. Inside, the flesh reveals the same red tone with a superbly balanced, multi-faceted tomato flavor. Allow fruits to mature completely for best flavor. Bred at OSU. Heavy yielder. 75-80 days. Indetermi- nate. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.95; 2 pkts. $5.25; 4 pkts. $9.45.
OSA RED. Extra-large, low acid type ideal for flavor- ful slices. Beautiful, big, late tomato. Almost seedless with solid, meaty, deep red flesh. Vigorous vines produce heav- ily. The standard for flavor – sweet and mild, with old-fash- ioned, real tomato taste. Indeterminate. 80 days. (A) Pkt. $2.25; (K) 1/2 oz. $9.95; (L) 1 oz. $17.50.
00580 SCARLET BEEFSTEAK OR PONDER- Prices, each variety:
00919(X) PASTE COLLECTION. 4 plants each of Amish Paste, Roma, San Marzano and Opalka. 16 plants total. $21.95 each.
Small-Fruited Varieties
00684 SUGAR LUMP. This 1800’s heirloom remains one of the sweetest small-fruited varieties ever de- veloped. Our select strain, origi- nally found in the Bavarian re- gion of Germany, produces long, grape-like bunches of sweet, red fruits measuring about 3/4 in. across. Hardy, indeterminate vines require staking or caging to support the heavy yields of crack-resistant fruit. 72 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.35; 2 pkts. $3.85.
CHERRY. The standard sal- ad type with fruits somewhat larger than other cherry types. Tall growing plant produces a big yield of bright red, larger, 1-1/4 in. sweet cherry tomatoes. Delicious flavor for salads, pre- serving or eating whole. Indeter- minate. 75 days. (A) Pkt. $1.95; (K) 1/2 oz. $8.50; (L) 1 oz. $14.95.
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89257 TOMATO MAKER 4-2-6. Grow healthier and more delicious tomatoes! A revolutionary fertilizer and soil conditioner that corrects deficiencies responsible for Blos- som End-Rot. A unique blend of natural sources of nutrients combined with a slow release cal- cium, magnesium and iron which helps to stimulate growth and yields. Can also be used on most other fruits and veg- etables. Will treat 6 tomato plants from transplant to harvest. 3 lb. Reclosable bag, $14.95 each.
JUMBO TOMATO CAGES. These fold- ing cages provide more growing space and sup- port for raising big tomato plants. Constructed of heavy-duty galvanized steel with a powder coated finish of green or red. Taller and wider than Col- lapsible Cages (Order Form), with 8 support legs. Cages measure 18”W x 18”D x 58-1/4”H. 2 cages per package. $39.95 each; 3 or more $36.95 each.
54276 Green. 54277 Red.
TOMATO CAGE EXTENDERS. Extend Jumbo cages an additional 24” in height. Comes with clips to attach to cages. 18” x 18” x 24”. 2 cages per package. $29.95 each; 3 or more $26.95 each. 54269 Green. 54272 Red.
00818 WHITE SNOWBALL. Al- lergic to the pigment in red tomatoes? Skin and flesh are a creamy white, free of usual acids. Fruits weigh about 5 oz., are firm, mild and delicately flavored. Excel- lent slicer. Indeterminate. 85 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.25; 2 pkts. $3.85; (D) 1/32 oz. $8.50; (H) 1/8 oz. $24.19.
CRATER. Designed for growing tomatoes, but can be used on a variety of garden plants. Water and plant food get directly to the roots of the plant and retain root moisture. The slots in the base allows a wire cage to be inserted. The two-part de- sign allows it to be placed around
53370 TOMATO
WITH 4 FT. TOWER. A self-watering planter that pro- vides lightweight, strong support for to- matoes, beans, peas and other climb- ing plants and flowers. Reservoir system delivers water and nutrients from below to avoid over or under-
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over 4 ft. tall. Includes round base (14 in. in diameter by 12 in. tall) and planter, 3 sup- port rings and 3 connecting risers. $39.95
watering. The sturdy trellis helps sup- port the weight of the vines as they grow, allowing the plant to devote more energy to developing fruit – and preventing the fruit from falling off before it’s ripe. Trellis expands to
mature plants after planting to reduce the risk of damage to plant and eliminates the extra effort required to plant through the center hole. Warms the soil and radiates heat to young plants for added protection and growth. Reduces the need for weed- ing and protects against cutworms. Provides years of use. 3 for $22.95; 6 for $39.95.
Website:
www.rhshumway.com
53365 TOMATO RING. Designed spe- cifically for growing tomatoes. Made of gal- vanized spring steel and gives you the best of both a cage and a stake. Experience the conve- nient support of a cage and the height and stabili- ty of a stake, without the bulk of a cage or tedious tying and retying. Use up to three depending on the expected size of your plant. Simply secure the first one about 1 ft. off the ground, then move the top Ring up as your plant grows. Reus- able year after year. each.
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