Bison

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Bison
Maturity	midseason
Growth habit	det.
Leaf type	regular
Fruit color	red
Fruit shape	round
Fruit size	small
Fruit type	slicer, salad
Variety type	commercial heirloom
Country	USA

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An old fashioned favorite that was developed by Prof. A. F. Yeager of North Dakota University and was listed by Oscar H. Will & Co. in 1937. The 1937 McFayden Seed Catalog also listed this variety as Bison Self-Pruning, stating that it was an “outstanding new development for the dry land farm.” Indeed it is! Bison is one of the most productive tomatoes that I have ever grown and it is my mom’s favorite for canning. The medium size red fruit are 2.5 x 2” and ripen all at once. This tomato is also quite early and has exceptional taste. Great for salads or canning. Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (65-70 days).

Source

Heritage Harvest Seed

Location: Carman, Manitoba, Canada

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History

• Old Oscar H. Will & Co. variety, offered in 1937. Developed by Prof. A. F. Yeager of North Dakota University.

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Seed Availability

Year	Commercial Vendors	Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings)	Seeds of Diversity (Member listings)
2018		.	.
2017		.	.
2016		.	.
2015		.	.
2014	Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds - new	.	.
2013	Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Delectation of Tomatoes - new Heritage Harvest Seed Sand Hill Preservation Center	.	.
2012	Sand Hill Preservation Center	4	2
2011	Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds - new Heritage Harvest Seed Sand Hill Preservation Center - not available for 2011	8	2
2010	Heritage Harvest Seed Sand Hill Preservation Center	4	.
2009	Heritage Harvest Seed Sand Hill Preservation Center	4	.
2008	Heritage Harvest Seed Sand Hill Preservation Center	4	.
2007	Sand Hill Preservation Center	4	.

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