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C;urri(? Bros.' J^ortieulturaI Qaide.- 



TOMATO. 



German, Llebesapfel. French, Tomato. 

 Sow the seed in a hot-bed first week in March, in drills half an inch deep. 

 When the plants are about 3 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 3 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 4 feet apart. Water freely when trans- 

 planting, and protect from gun 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. 



If by mail in quantities of 



4, Ih. and vpwards, pontage must be 

 added at 

 the rate of 

 8 cts. pier 

 lb. 

 1 oz. to 

 1,500 

 plants;}^ 

 lb. for 

 trans- 

 planting 

 on an 

 acre. 



^NG.CO.PHiUA. 



N'^W STONE TOMATO-The New Stone Tomato ripens for main crop; 

 is very large and of bright scarlet color, very smooth, with occasionally a 

 specimen very slightly octagon-shaped, ripening evenly to the stem 

 without a crack; exceedingly folid and firm fleshed; not subject to rot. 

 Pkt., Sets.; oz., 35ct9.; H lb., $1.00; 1 lb.... $3.25 



THE LOBILLARD— The shape is round, smooth and clean cut, and the 

 color is a beautiful vermilion scarlet. It is very prolific, and bears fruit 

 of a good size; very solid and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5 cts,; oz., 30 

 cts.; H lb., 73 cts.; 1 lb 2.50 



DWARF CHAMPION— Differs from any other in its style of growth, 

 being dwarf and more compact. It is very early and remarkably pro- 

 ductive. As much as half a bushel of fruit has been picked from one 

 plant at a time. The fruit is a purplish pink color, round and smooth; 

 flesh solid and of fine quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 75 

 cts.; 1 lb 2.25 



THE SHAH— A new golden-yellow variety of large size, and very product- 

 ive; flesh solid. Pkt.,10cls.; oz., 40 cts. ; H lb., $1 -00; 1 lb 3.50 



LIVINGSTON'S FAVORITE— Ripens evenly and as early as any good 

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

 flavor, few seed?, flesh solid. Pkt., Sets.; oz.,20cts.; >4 lb., 60 cts. ; 1 lb. 1.85 



Mayflower — One of the earliest; large, round and smooth; color brilliant 

 red ; a good yielder, ripens evenly and is an excellent keeper. Pkt., 5 cts. ; 

 oz., 25 cts. ; 14 lb , 75 cts.; 1 lb 2.00 



EARLY RUBY— The introducer of this variety claims that it is by far 

 the earliest of all the large-sized Tomatoes now grown, and that it is likely 

 to supersede all early sorts. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; 14 lb., $1.00; lib. 4. 00 



ACME— This is one of the earliest and handsomest varieties yet introduced. 

 The fruit is of a medium size, perfectly smooth and regular in shape, very 

 solid and a great bearer; color dark-red with purplish tint. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 20cts.; V lb., 60 cts.; 1 ib 1.85 



LIVINGSTON' S PERFECTION— Larger in size than the Acme; color 

 blood red; it is one of the first to ripen; almost round in shape, perfectly 

 smooth and very solid ; of the best quality; enormously productive. Pkt , 

 Sets.; oz.,20ct8.; H lb., 60 cts.; 1 lb 1.85 



TROPHY, EXTRA SELECTED— When well grown is one of the best 

 Tomatoes in cultivation. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 25ctB.; 14 lb., 65 cts. ; lib 2.00 



OPTIMUS— An early smooth variety of bright-red color; ripens evenly and 

 is very uniform in shape and size; flesh solid and of good flavor. Pkt., 5 

 cts,; oz., 25cte.; )^ lb., 75 cts.; 1 lb 2.00 



THE MIKADO— (Turner's Hybrid)— A variety of very large size and 

 superior quality. Color purplish-red; perfectly solid, produced in im- 

 mense clusters. It is one of the most desirable market varieties. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; K lb., 65 cts.; 1 lb 2.00 



3.25 



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., 5 cts.; oz, 25 cts ; !ilb., 75 cts.; 1 lb. 



YELLOW PEACH TOMATO— This is the exact counterpart of the older 

 sort, except in color, which is a deep lemon-yellow. It has the same soft 

 leathery skin, %vhich is such a distinguishing feature of the Peach variety, 

 and is equally desirable for cooking purposes. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 

 ?41b., 75 cts.; 1 lb 2.25 



PEACH TOMATO. 



LIVINGSTON'S BEAUTY— A very fine variety of large size; grows in 

 clusters of four or live ; color glossy crimson with a purplish tinge. Very 

 solid with a tough skin, making it a desirable market variety. Pkt., 5 cts. ; 

 oz.,20cts.; Hlb.,60cts.; lib 1.85 



THE CARDINAL— Bright red, of fine quality, round and solid. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; Hlb.,65ct8.; lib 2.00 



GOLDEN TROPHY— In form and size like the well-known Trophy, but 

 in color a beautiful yellow, sometimes streaked with red. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 20cts.; !i lb., 75 cts.; 1 lb 3.15 



General Grant— A good variety; fruit Urge and of good quality, and 

 ripens rapidly. Pkt , 5 cts.; oz.,20ct8.; H lb., 60 cts.; 1 lb 1.85 



Paragon— Similar to the Acme in all respects, except that the Paragon is 

 of a bright, glossy crimson, entirely free from the purplish tinge. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz.,25cts.; H lb., 65 cts.; 1 lb 1.75 



Hubbard's Curled Leaf— The fruit, which grows in clusters, is of a 

 rich, dark red color, and small to medium in size. The plant is dwarf 

 and can be set closer than most varieties. Pkt., 5 cts ; oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 

 60 cts.; 1 lb 2.00 



Canada Victor— One of the earliest; of medium size. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 20 cts.; H lb., 60 cts.; 1 lb l.SO 



Yellow Plum— A small variety, used principally for pickling. Pkt., 5 

 cts. ; oz., 25 cts.; I4 lb., 75 cts.; 1 lb 2.50 



Red Cherry -A small Cherry-shaped variety used for pickling. Pkt., 5 

 cts ; oz.,25 cts.; i4 lb 75 



STRAWBERRY, or WINTER 

 CHERRY. 



Small, yellow sweet fruits, considered by many 

 very fine for preserves. The plant is as easi- 

 ly grown as a Tomato, and is immensely pro- 

 ductive. The fruit is enclosed in a husk, as 

 Is shown in the illustration, and may be kept 

 within these husks in excellent condition all 

 winter. Pkt 5 



TOBACCO SEED. 



Connecticut Seed Leaf— Pkt., 5 cts ; oz.,25 cts.; M H).. "5 cts. ; 1 lb... 2. 25 



Havana— Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 2^ cts.; H Ih-, "5 cts.; 1 lb 2.85 



Sumatra— Pkt., 10 cts.; 141b., $1.50; 1 lb 5.00 



