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New Iowa seed varieties offer tomatoes to apples and raspberries
Iowa gardeners will find many new vegetables and fruits in 1968 seed catalogs. Spring Giant tomato, Ozark Beauty and Cyclone strawberries lead a diverse lineup. Chieftain apple crosses Jonathan and Delicious for flavor and storage. Norgold Russet potato suits Iowa soils with solid yields, though hollow hearts may occur in heavy peat soils.
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Ames
Iowa
Ben F. Vance
Iowa State University Extension
Burbank