Hi billydonh,
The Pearson tomato seed is considered an "heirloom" variety.
"What makes heirloom seeds different from their hybrid cousins? By
definition, heirloom seeds can be traced back at least a century.
Because they aren't hybridized, they reproduce through a natural, or
open, pollination process. The seeds are "true" in that they exactly
duplicate their parent plants."
http://heirloomswap.tripod.com/heirloomswap2002.html
Listed below are six heirloom seed retailers who offer the Pearson
tomato.
1) Pearson: 80-90 days from transplant. Dependable determinate tomato
since 1910. Old-fashioned acid flavor makes it great for canning as
well as fresh eating. Excellent yields of large fruit, even in hot,
dry areas. 100 seeds
Price:
Untreated seeds are $1.50 per packet. Clearance Sale: treated seeds
$1.00
Shipping charges: 1-20 packets, $1.50
Skyfire Garden Seeds
1313 23rd Road
Kanopolis, KS 67454-9225
email: seedsaver@myvine.com
http://www.idir.net/~mctaylor/
2) PEARSON- #525 NEW! This tomato was one of the most popular
varieties in California in the 1950s. Excellent yielder in hot,
semiarid areas, produces large red, globular fruits that are very
solid & perfect for canning!
Price: Pkt $1.00 or 1 oz- $8.00
Shipping: US: We now just charge $2.00 per order!
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds,
2278 Baker Creek Rd.,
Mansfield, MO 65704 U.S.A.
Fax or phone to (417)924-8917.
http://members.getgoin.net/~jgettle/rtomato.html
3) #146 - PEARSON IMPROVED 85 days - These vigorous plants produce
an abundant crop of smooth, 7 ounce, deep red, flattened globes, all
with that delicious, old fashioned acid flavor! A great tomato for
canning. Performs well in semi-arid regions, as well as throughout the
United States. Determinate vines.
Price: PKT. - 20 seeds - $1.50
Shipping:
Heirloom Seeds
P.O. Box 245
West Elizabeth, PA 15088-0245
(412) 384-0852.
email: mail@heirloomseeds.com
http://www.heirloomseeds.com/tomatoes.htm
4) NEW! Pearson A-1 Improved. Very large, uniform and attractive red
fruits. 93 days.
Price: #803 Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.50;1/32 oz $3.00.
Shipping and Handling: 2.00
Seeds
410 Whaley Pond Rd.
Graniteville, SC 29829
FAX 803-232-1119 anytime
Email: seedsout@mindspring.com
http://www.vegetableseedwarehouse.com/tomato.html
5) TOM 179 Pearson (RG) (90 days) Indeterminate, smooth, 3" fruits,
real tomato flavor with acidic tartness, 1910. Heirloom, Rare. Packet
1/100 oz., about 60-80 seeds
Price: not apparent
Shipping: $2.25-10.99 order...........add $3.00
Abundant Life Seed Foundation
P.O. Box 772
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phone: 360-385-5660
Fax: 360-385-7455
abundant@olypen.com
http://www.abundantlifeseed.org/veggies/tomato.htm
6) Early Pearson
Price: Foil Picture Packets (100 minimum) .35 each
Shipping: not apparent
Golden Valley Seed
P.O. Box 1600
El Centro, CA 92244-1600
Telephone (760) 337-3100
Telefax (760) 337-3135
Email: info@goldenvalleyseed.com
http://goldenvalleyseed.com/products.asp
Additional Link:
Cultivar: Tomato: Lycopersicon esculentum:
http://oregonstate.edu/dept/hort/233/tomato.htm
I trust this is what you are looking for. If you have any questions or
if I've misunderstood your question, please post a clarification
request before rating my answer.
Thank you,
hummer
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