The smooth leaves are potato-like rather than the jagged form of most tomatoes.

Appearing in a catalog as early as 1886, the origins of this delicious tomato are not known; it was reintroduced in 1982. There are color variants available.

The plants grow to considerable height and can become rangy. The yield is relatively low, but this cultivar remains a great favorite because of what many consider to be its superior taste to any other tomato. It should be planted in the warmest possible place.

These plants are seed-grown.