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Ignotum, Potato-Leaf — Very similar to Ignotum, except that the vines are of 

 the potato-leaf type and the color is purple. 



Illinois — From Great Northern Seed Co. An early variety of much promise, t 



Jewel — From Burpee and Co. A new, bright red variety which resembles the 

 Stone, but is much earlier. Well worthy of trial. 



Large and Early — From W. Atlee Burpee and Co. Plants quite productive and 

 among the first to ripen. Fruit large, purple and rather soft. 



Long Island — A very productive variety of some value. 



Long Keeper — Very productive. Fruits bright red, and of good quality, firm and 

 solid. For shipping pui'poses it has some value owing to its firm flesh. 



Magnus — A large growing, mid-season variety with bright red, handsome fruits 



Matchless — From Burpee and Co. A bright red, large, smooth variety. 



Marvel — From Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa Very productive. The toma- 

 toes are of medium size and ripen evenly. Color bright red, very attractive and 

 of excellent quality. 



Mayflower — From John A. Salzer Seed Co. Of some value for forcing purposes 

 Briglit red and of good quality. 



Melrose — Extra early, purple, smooth and of good quality, but lacking in pro- 

 ductiveness. 



Minnesota — From Northrup, King and Co., Minneapolis Minn. An early variety 

 similar to Earliana but of poor quality. 



Michigan — Is one of the most desirable mid-season varieties and with the 

 Earliana and one late sort makes a complete list for garden purposes. The fruit 

 is bright red, attractive, firm, and solid. 



New Glory — From J Bolgiano and Sons. A smooth bright red variety. 



New Imperial — A productive variety of considerable value. Matures very early, 

 smooth, solid and bright red changing to purple. 



Niagara — From John A. Bruce and Co., Hamilton, Canada. Plants very pro- 

 ductive. Fruits of medium size, bright red, very smooth, firm and of good qual- 

 ity. One of the most promising of the new sorts. 



Noble^A smooth, bright red variety of good quality. 



Northern Light — From the Great Northern Seed Co. One of the early-maturing 

 varieties of considerable promise. Of medium size, bright red, smooth, and pro- 

 ductive. 



Noltes Earliest — From D. M. Ferry and Co., Detroit. A comparatively new, 

 early variety of much promise, owing to its productiveness, quality and attractive 

 appearance. The fruit ripens evenly and ships and keeps well. It is worthy of a 

 place among the early varieties. 



Peachblov/ — From R. and J. Farquhar and Co. Small, purple and usually smooth. 

 Very productive, but rather small as a commercial variety. 



Potomac — From Harris Seed Co. A productive and popular variety. The fruit 

 ripens evenly and is generally smooth; bright red in color and of good quality. 



Ponderosa — One of the largest varieties grown. In some seasons it fails to ripen 

 properly and is often rough. The vines are very vigorous and productive. 



Plentiful — From R. and J. Farquhar and Co. Productive but rather small and 

 often rough. 



President Cleveland — From R. and J. Farquhar and Co. The vines are strong 

 and productive. Fruit a little rough and late in ripening. 



Prizewinner — A medium to large, productive variety, with bright red fruit of a 

 pleasant flavor and attractive appearance. 



Queen — Very similar to Prizewinner, except that it is a little smaller and * 

 smoother. 



Quicksure — From Burpee and Co. A very large, extra early variety, but often 

 rough, and soft. 



Quarter Century — From J. M. Thorburn and Co., New York, N. Y. Among the 

 best of the dwarf varieties. Fruits smooth, solid, of good size and of a handsome 

 bright scarlet color. 



Rockford — From R. and J. Farquhar. A strong, vigorous gi'owing and very 

 productive variety. The fruits are smooth, medium sized, dark scarlet in color, 

 firm and of excellent flavor. Of considerable, value as a forcing sort. 



Redfield Beauty — From J. Bolgiano and Sons. Similar to Beauty and probably a 

 selected strain. 



Ruby — From Northrup, King and Co. A very early, bright scarlet variety. It 

 is usually quite productive, large and of good quality. One of the best varieties 

 of its class. 

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