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Porter
and Son Seed Company
Stephenville, Texas
Research into the history of the Porter and
Son Seed Company has just been started. If anyone has additional information
or historical items to donated to the library and archive, please
contact us.
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Porter & Son Seed Company was a
regional seed provider founded by V. O. Porter in 1912. Although he
was not trained as a plant breeder or geneticist, he became well known for
his tomato introductions that were uniquely suited for hot, dry, desert
climates. He also worked with, and introduced watermelons.
V. O. Porter's son Gene worked
along side his father until V. O.'s death in 1955. Gene died in 1990
and the operation of the business passed to Gene's daughter Alice. Alice closed the store on November 15, 1994.
Introductions:
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Tomato, 'Porter'
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Tomato, 'Porter's
Pride' (also sold as 'Improved Porter')
Sources:
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Stephenville Seed Firm to End Era for Gardeners
A very
special thanks to Judy Barrett of
www.HomegrownTexas.com for donating a collection of old Porter & Son
seed catalogs. Thank you so much!
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