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Hartmann’s Yellow Gooseberry<br />

Topaz or Huan U<br />

Pilcer Vesy<br />

Yellow Tomatoes<br />

AZOYCHKA #TY127<br />

70-80 days. The fruit of this Russian heirloom are glowing<br />

lemon-yellow in color, round, flat and weigh 6-8 ounces.<br />

The have flavorful flesh that has a citrusy taste; sweet, yet<br />

rich. Pkt $2.25<br />

DAKOTA GOLD #TY143 New!<br />

70 days. Determinate. 10 oz globe-shaped fruit, with<br />

golden skin and flesh. From North Dakota State University,<br />

released in 1984 by Dr. Neal S. Holland. Bred to withstand<br />

the extreme conditions typical to this northern state, this<br />

variety is an amazing producer of incredibly perfect looking<br />

yellow fruit. A great choice for marketing. Pkt $2.50<br />

DIXIE GOLDEN GIANT #TY141 New!<br />

85 days. A huge, lemon-yellow beefsteak-type fruit, often<br />

with some blushing at the blossom end. The mild and<br />

sweet fruits often reach 2 lbs! Reputed to carry some<br />

disease-resistance. Old Amish type grown and preserved<br />

since at least as early as the 1930’s. Very productive, as<br />

Amish-held varieties tend to be; deserves to be much more<br />

widely grown. Pkt $2.25<br />

DR. CAROLYN #TY116<br />

65 days. Pale yellow cherries offer a burst of fresh, sweet<br />

flavor. They weigh about 1 oz each. This variety was named<br />

for our friend, Dr. Carolyn Male, who wrote the book<br />

100 Heirloom Tomatoes. The plants are hardy and heavy<br />

producers of velvety-feeling fruit. Pkt $2.00<br />

EGG YOLK #TY114<br />

80 days. The fruit are a lovely yellow color, being the shape,<br />

size and color of an egg yolk. A tantalizing taste treat<br />

just bursting with rich, fruity flavor and all of summer’s<br />

sweetness. The extra-long vines really amazed us with their<br />

productiveness. Developed by Larry Pierce from a sport he<br />

found growing in his garden. Pkt $2.25<br />

GOLDEN KING OF SIBERIA #TY128<br />

This tomato is one of the real favorites here. Big, lemonyellow<br />

fruit are a delightful heart shape. The flesh is smooth,<br />

creamy and has a nicely balanced sweet taste. I always find<br />

myself “snacking” on these one-pound beauties. Plants are<br />

very productive and seem to have some disease resistance.<br />

Thanks to Russia for this really great yellow type. Pkt $2.75<br />

GOLDEN MONARCH #TY117<br />

80 days. Large, bright yellow fruit have outstanding flavor,<br />

being sweet and tangy. Plants produce lots of 10- to<br />

14-ounce lemon beauties. Was listed by the Buist Seed<br />

Company in the 1940s. Pkt $2.75<br />

HARTMAN’S YELLOW GOOSEBERRY #TY142 New!<br />

Believed to be the same yellow cherry as listed by<br />

seedsmen since pre-1830’s, this was reintroduced by John<br />

Hartman Seed Company. The very long vines bear clusters<br />

of 1-inch “Gooseberries” that are sweet, mild, tasty and light<br />

golden-yellow in color. One of the largest yielding tomatoes<br />

we have ever grown! Pkt $2.50<br />

HSSIAO HIS HUNG SHIH #TY135<br />

A delightful, yellow grape tomato that comes from historic<br />

China. This variety has been stored at the USDA since 1931,<br />

the same year it was collected in the East Market in Peiping,<br />

China. Crisp little, grape-sized nuggets are just right for<br />

snacking. Vines are hugely productive. Pkt $2.00<br />

HUGHS #TY112<br />

Beautiful, light creamy-yellow fruit can weigh a pound or<br />

more. The flavor is excellent, being very sweet and fruity.<br />

The plants set great yields of fairly smooth fruit. A fantastic<br />

heirloom from Indiana, and a favorite of many! Pkt $2.50<br />

156 www.rareseeds.com

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