The American tomato variety in question is not to be confused with the variety known as Tigerella, which was an English variety developed from a cross of the Alisa Craig tomato and another parent at the Glasshouse Research Works center. Although both of these varieties are commonly referred to as "Mr. Stripey" or "Mr. Strippy" or "Mr. Stripe" and the Tigeralla actually adopted this name first, in this scenario we are going to reserve the name Mr. Stripey for this bi-colored American tomato variety since the Tigerella is widely known under its existing name. This American variety is a large bi-color tomato of a beefsteak type. The tomato's base color is a rich golden yellow and is covered with reddish-pink vertical stripes to create a very striking color combination. Like other yellow type tomatoes, Mr. Stripey has a higher natural sugar content than most varieties, which as a consequence allows it to masquerade as a low-acid tomato variety.This variety produces some very large fruits, but is less hardy than other Bi-Color tomatoes. About 80 days to maturity.  Indeterminate. 
 

Pkt $3.00

Ponderosa Pink is a  heavy yielding, open pollinated tomato variety originally introduced by the famous seedsman Peter Henderson in 1891. Henderson originally reffered to this tomato as the "Great 400", but after holding a contest to name the variety, the name Ponderosa was chosen. The Ponderosa Pink Tomato produces an abundance of large, flattish 9-12 ounce pink red tomatoes. The tomatoes themselves have a sweet and mild flavor with a thin skin and few seeds, but are somewhat subject to cracking if over watered. About 100 days to maturity. 

There is some speculation that Ponderosa Pink and the presumed extinct tomato variety known "Livingston's Buckeye State" (introduced in 1893 by the Livingston Seed Company) may actually be the same tomato variety.

1/4 oz. (2500 seeds) $12.50

Ponderosa Red, also known as Henderson's Crimson Cushion, Scarlet Ponderosa, Red Majestic and a host of other names) is the grandfather of all modern beefsteak tomatoes. In particular, Red Beefsteak was a selection of this variety from  the 1950's, while Burpee Delicious was another selection from the 1970's. Originally introduced in 1892 under the name Crimson Cushion by Peter Henderson and Co., Henderson reffered to the variety as "The Crimson Scarlet Brother of Ponderosa" and it said that this variety was simply a red fruited sport that appeared in a field of Henderson's Ponderosa. 

Ponderosa Red is a very good example of an old fashioned tomato and gives good yields of very large, deeply ribbed, beefsteak type fruits of a bright scarlet color. The flesh is solid, yet juicy and has a nice balance of a sweet and acidic true tomatoey flavor. Ideal for slicing into great big slabs to put on sandwiches, burgers or to just enjoy salt and peppered. Indeterminate. 90 days. 

1/4 oz. (2500 seeds) $12.50

A tomato introduction by Burpee's Seeds in 1979. Huge, red meaty fruit with a good taste. Produces tomatoes up to two pounds with regular care. This variety also produced the world's heaviest tomato - a giant weighing over 7 pounds! Can you grow a bigger tomato? 

1/4 oz. (2500 seeds) $12.50

Roma is an outstanding and disease resistant tomato variety that produces oblong red, plum-like tomatoes of a medium size. Roma is ideal for making tomato paste or for canning. There seems to be some debate about this tomato variety's origin. Though it is typically assumed to be an Italian heirloom tomato, in their 1958 annual catalogue, Geckler Seeds Company states that the Roma is: 

"A very important new tomato development at the Plant Industry Station, Beltsville, Maryland. Final selection came from the progenies of crosses of San Marzano, Pan American and Red Top. Vine and fruit characteristics resemble Red Top, but much more productive and larger than San Marzano."

In the years since, this tomato variety has become one of the best known tomatoes in the United States and is popular among gardeners as well as commercial growers due to it's fine taste, meaty flesh and resistance against Fusarium and Verticulum Wilt. Determinate. Matures early - 65 to 70 days. Roma is a very popular tomato and not at all rare, but it is one of our personal favorites! 

1/4 oz. (2500 seeds) $12.50

Ace 55 is an old commercial variety that was introduced in 1955 by the Campbell's Soup Company. Ace excells over most other tomatoes when used fresh and is extremely low in acid. (According to a 1970's era USDA study, this variety was so low in acid that it was determined that this variety should NOT be used for canning by standard hot water method). Strong plants produce an abundance of medium sized, red oblong 8-12 ounce tomato fruits with a sweet taste and firm flesh. Vines are resistant to Verticilum and Fusarium Wilt. 

1/4 oz. (2500 seeds) $12.50

First introduced in 1953, Homestead 24 is a variety that tolerates hot weather and was widely used commercially in Florida in the 1950's and 1960's. Fruits weigh about 8 ounces and are red and smooth. Resistant to common diseases. Determinate. 80 days.

1/4 oz. (2500 seeds) $12.50

The Vintage Wine Tomato, also known as Vintage Wine Striped, is a brand new tomato of European origin that is only now starting to gain some real fame in the United States this year.

Vintage Wine is a lovely and very stunning multi colored tomato variety with a peculiar pastel hue. While most striped or multi colored tomatoes are a nuance between red and yellow, Vintage Wine tomatoes feature a very pale pink base color with radiant, jagged golden stripes. When cut, unlike other striped varieties which feature a multi colored interior, Vintage Wine features a rich tasting, mild flavored, pink interior. The tomatoes are produced on sturdy potato leaved vives and yield a tomato of beefsteak shape that reaches up to about one and a half pounds in size.

Indeterminate. Matures in 85 days.

Very rare, hence supplies are very limited!

The Ananas Noire Tomato, also known as the Black Pineapple Tomato, is one of the most exciting new tomatoes for the year 2005! This strikingly unusual tomato was developed in Belgium by a horticulrist named Pascal Moreau. Being a recent variety introduced only this year, Ananas Noire (aka. Black Pineapple) is very much in demand and despite a slightly higher price is commanding a greater demand than the actual supply of Ananas Noire/Black Pineapple seeds this year.

This wonderful Belgian tomato variety is a true gem as it features extremely smooth fruit that feature a genuine kaleidoscope of colors which alternate between a jade green, a stunning purple and a bright yellow. When the tomatoes are sliced, the tomato reveals a bright green flesh with deep crimson streaks of color. When eaten, the multi colored flesh reveals a true delight, having a wonderful sweet, smokey flavor with a slight hint of citrus.

Amazingly enough, unlike so many other rarer tomato varieties, Ananas Noire/Black Pineapple is a very, very productive variety that is capable of producing a very heavy yield.

Supplies are VERY LIMITED!

The origin of this old American heirloom tomato variety traces back to the hills of West Virginia in the 1880's and features orange-yellow tomato fruit streaked with red. When cut, Hillbilly tomatoes reveal a starburst pattern in it's meaty flesh. Each Hillbilly Tomato reaches to a weight of upward of 1 1/2 pounds and is very sweet to the taste.

Indeterminate. About 85 days to maturity.

The Old German heirloom tomato is a tomato variety that was originally native from a Mennonite community in Virginia during the 19th century. Presumeably, the original tomatoes of this variety were brought from Germany to the United States by early Mennonite immigrants to that area of Virginia. The tomatoes from this heirloom variety are a golden yellow with pink to red stripes that extends into the tomato's core. Each tomato, which are a beefsteak tomato type, can weigh from a pound upwards to two pounds each. Due to Indeterminate vines, this heirloom tomato will require either staking or use of tomato cages for the best results. Matures in about 85 days.