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CURRIE BROTHERS CO. FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL. 



AVE DELIVER AL,!^ SEEDS OFKERED ON THIS PAGE 

 TO ANY POST-OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES. 



German. I^iebesapfel, French, Tomato. 



Sow the seed in a hot-bed first week in March, in drills half 

 an inch deep. When the plants are about two inches high, 

 transplant into another hot-bed or into small pots, one plant in 

 each pot : in that way the plants are strengthened and branch 

 out better. Set the plants out about the first of June, about 

 three feet apart, for early crop, mixing a shovelful of well- 

 rotted manure in each hill. For late crops, or where the soil is 

 heavy, plant four feet apart. Water freely when transplanting 

 and protect from the sun for a few days until the plants are 

 fairly started. A few plants may be raised by sowing seed in a pot 

 or a box in the house, 



1 ox. to 1,500 plants. Vi lb. for transplanting- on an acre. 



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TLc First Large Tomato to Kipen. Remarkably Prolific. 

 Flesli Thick and Solid. 



In this new Tomato we have a variety of exceptional merit, com- 

 ing into use as early as Early Ruby and other small and unshapely 

 extra early sorts. It is perfectly smooth and symmetrical in shape 

 and as large as I'erfection. 'J'he plants are strong and vigorous, 

 bearing- an abundance of large smooth fruit of a beautiful pur- 

 plish crimson color. The flesli is remarkably thiclt, firm and 

 solid, and of very fine quality with very few seeds. It is an 

 excellent shipper. Does not crack or rot, as is the case with 

 many of the old sorts. • 



'J'he I'ream City is the most profitable Tomato for the market 

 gardener and trucker, and is unsurpassed for canning purposes, Pkt 

 lOc; oz. 40c; % lb, $1,25; 1 lb, $4.00. 



Acme — One of the earliest and handsomest varieties. The fruit 

 is of a medium size, perfectly smooth and regular in sliape ; 

 very solid and a great bearer ; color dark re-d with a purplish 



/ tint, Pkt. 5c ; oz, 20c ; % lb, 50c ; 1 lb .$1,75 



Color 



.$2.25 



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CREAII CITY TOMATO, 



^Atlantic Prize (Early Ruby) — A favorite early variety 

 rich crimson, Pkt, oc ; oz. 25c; ^4 lb. G5c ; 1 lb " 



j/'Beanty (Livingston's) — A very fine variety of large size; grows 

 in clusters of four or five; color glossy crimson with a purplisii 

 tinge. Very solid, v.ith a tough skin, making it a desirable 



market variety, I'kt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 lb, 60c; 1 lb $2,00 



», Buokeye State (Livingston's) — A magnificent main crop Tomato 

 coming into use along with ■'Stone," and averaging at least 

 one-half larger crop than the •'Beauty." The fruits are borne in 

 clusters often from 4 to 8 Tomatoes on a single vine ; deep fruits 

 perfectly solid and meaty, of a slightly darker shade of color than 



.. Beauty. Pkt, 5c ; oz, 25c ; V4 lb. 65c ; 1 lb $2.25 



V Dwarf Champion — Differs from any other in its style of growth 

 being dwarf and more compact. It is very early and remark- 

 ably productive. As much as half a bushel of "fruit has been 

 picked from one plant at a time. Thei fruit is a purplish pink 

 color, )-ound and smooth, flesh solid and of fine quality, Pkt 



/ 5c ; oz. 25c ; i/4 lb, T5c ; 1 lb " . . $2.75 



Favorite (Livingston's) — Ripens evenly and as early as any 

 good variety, holding its size to the end of the season ; very 

 prolific ; good flavor, few seeds, flesh solid, Pkt, 5c • oz ''Oc • 



' 14 lb. 50c ; 1 lb ' ', ,$1,7.5 



Golden Trophy — In form and size like the -well-known Trophy 

 but in color a beautiful yellow, sometimes streaked with red 

 Pkt. 5c ; oz. 25c ; % lb, 70c : 1 lb $2.50 



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Honor Bright (Livingston's) — The vines are vigorous and bear 

 profusely from early to late in the season. The color of the 

 fruit when fully ripe is a rich, bright red, but before reaching 

 this state it undergoes several interesting changes. First it 

 is light green, then waxy white, then lemon, changing to a rich 

 bright red. It is a remarkable keeper, and is especially good 

 for shipping or storing. . Its table qualities are excellent, the 



/flesh when fully ripe being tender and melting. Pkt, 5c; oz, 20c; 

 Vi lb. 60c; 1 lb , $2,25 j 



imperial — An early Tomato of more than ordinary merit, com- i 

 ing into use ahead of , Dwarf Champion, The fruits are per- j 

 fectly smooth, resembling Dwarf Champion in color, very 

 deep, solid and thick meated, ripening up well around the 

 stem. It is an immense cropper and a long keeper. Pkt, 5c: 



oz. 25c ; 14 lb, 65c ; 1 lb $2.2^ 



Mikado (Turner's Hybrid) — A variety of very large size and su- 

 perior quality. Color purplish red, perfectly solid, producec 



/in immense clusters. Pkt, 5c; oz, 25c; % lb, 70c; 1 lb $2,5C 



Peach — A distinct sort, resembling a peach in size and shape, 

 and the color is a deep rose, blended with amber and covered 

 with that delicate bloom peculiar to the peach, Pkt. 5c; oz, 20c. 



/ 14 lb. 60c ; 1 lb $2,0( 



Perfection (Livingston's) — Larger in size than the Acme; color 

 blood-red ; it is one of the first to ripen ; almost round ii 

 shape, perfectly smooth and very solid ; of the best quality 



enormously productive, Pkt, 5c; oz. 20c; % lb, 50c: 1 lb $l,7r 



Ponderosa — Grows to an enormous size, dark, crimson color 

 very solid and fine flavor, Pkt, 5c; oz, SOc; 14, lb. 85c 



lb $3,2J 



' Stone — A handsome Tomato; ripens for main crop; of bright 

 scarlet color, very smooth, ripening evenly to the stem withou' 

 a crack ; exceedingly solid and firm fleshed, not subject to rot, Pkt 



J / 5c ; oz, 20c ; % lb. 60c ; 1 lb $2.0< 



f Royal Red — A first-class main crop variety; both skin and fleshi 

 is a bright red color, without the slightest tinge of purpldl 

 wl'.ich makes it specially valuable to canners and catsup makers 



/' Pkt, 5c ; oz, 20c ; 1,4 lb, 60c ; 1 lb .?2,0i 



'Trophy, Extra Selected — When well grown is one of the bes 



, Tomatoes in cultivation, Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; \i lb, 60c; 1 lb,,, $2.0" 



Vl'ello^v Plum — A small variety, used principally for pickling 



I'kt, 5c ; oz, 25c ; % lb, 70c ; 1 lb .$2,5i 



Red Cherry — A small Cherry-shaped variety used for pickling 



/ Pkt. 5c ; oz. 25c ; 14 lb, 65c ; 1 lb $2,2 



Red Pear-shaped — Excellent for preserves, Pkt, 5c; oz. 25c; M 



lb, 60c ; 1 lb $2.2 



/ Stra-ivberry or Winter Cherrj- — Small, yellow sweet fruits, -ver; 

 fine for preserves. The fruit is enclosed in a husk, and may b 

 kept within these husks in excellent condition all winter, Pki 

 5c; oz, 20c; % lb, 60c ; 1 lb $2.0 



TOMATO PLANTS. 



If wanted by mail, add 15 cents per dozen for postage. 



()t the leading sorts, seedlings, by express, per 100 $1.0 



vSirong transplanted plants, per (Joz, 25c; by express, per 100, . ..fl,? 



