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Aunt Ruby's
Family heirloom from Ruby Arnold of Greeneville,
Tennessee. Introduced to Seed Savers Exchange in 1993 by Bill
Minkey of Darien, Wisconsin. Large beefsteak fruits
weigh one pound or more. Sweet juicy flesh with a
hint of spiciness. | |
Black Sea Man
Russian heirloom from Marina Danilenko. Small
plants produce medium-sized brownish-pink fruits
with olive green shading. Well marbled flesh is
attractive when blanched and peeled. Rich flavor. | | |
Austin's Red Pear
Introduced to Seed Savers Exchange by Dale Austin of Washington.
A real standout among red pears due
to its superior flavor. Large 2" red tomatoes with
elongated neck. | |
Brandywine
The original Brandywine
introduced by Johnson and Stokes in 1889.
Named after Brandywine Creek in Chester County,
Pennsylvania. Large vines produce deep red 8-12
ounce fruits. Excellent flavor. | | |
Black from Tula
Russian heirloom imported by Seed Savers Exchange in 1996.
Described as “the ugliest, most
delicious tomato I’ve ever grown.” Good yields of
brownish-red slightly flattened globes weighing up
to 14 ounces. Rich full flavor, great for slicing and
canning. | |
Brown Berry
The first brownish-red cherry tomato available
to gardeners. A great color addition to salads.
Excellent sweet juicy flavor. | | |
Black Krim
Found in Krim, Russia in 1990
by Lars Olov Rosenstrom of Bromma, Sweden.
Beefsteak fruits are a unique combination of violet-brown
and purple-red—they turn almost black with
sufficient sunlight and heat. Excellent full flavor. | |
Dr. Wyches Yellow
Given to Seed Savers Exchange by the late Dr. John Wyche, Heavy yields
of one pound golden-yellow tomatoes. Meaty flesh and
rich flavor. | | |
Black Plum
Russian heirloom from seedswoman Marina
Danilenko. Oval 2" fruits are deep mahogany with
garnet red flesh. Preferred by some for a richly
colored spaghetti sauce. | | Gold Medal
Introduced as Ruby Gold by John Lewis Childs of
Floral Park, New York, in his 1921 catalog. Ben
Quisenberry renamed it Gold Medal and listed it
in his 1976 catalog: “The sweetest tomato you ever
tasted. The yellow with streaks of red makes them
very attractive and a gourmet’s joy when sliced.”
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