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J. MANNS & CO.'S CHOICE SEEDS. 



TOMATOES 



oz. to 2,000 plants 

 J4 lb- to an acre. 



IMPROVED ATLANTIC PRIZE. 



DWARF CHAMPION — It is well adapted for forcing in vegetable 

 houses, because of its dwarf and compact growth, the plants growing stiff 

 and upright, with stiff, jointed stems. In form and color they resemble the 

 Acme. It matures the fruit very early and productive. Oz., 20c; % lb-, 

 70c; lb., $2.00. 



ARISTOCRAT — This new variety resembles the Dwarf Champion in 

 habit and growth; is of good size, solid, smooth, productive, of fine flavor, 

 and a handsome color. Packages, 5c. and 10c; oz., 25c; J4 lb., 65c; 

 lb., $2.25. 



, IMPROVED ACME — Very early; of medium size; perfectly smooth; 

 very solid and a great bearer. Crimson color, with pinkish cast. Package, 

 5c; oz., 15c; 54 lb-, 40c; lb., $1.25. 



LIVINGSTON BEAUTY (From the Originator).— A decided favorite 

 for either home, market or shipping purposes, being early, hardy; a strong 

 grower; productive, large size; always smooth; perfect in shape, of fine 

 quality. The color is a very glossy crimson. It is very firm fleshed; has a 

 tough skin and but few seeds. It seldom cracks after a rain, like many 

 other sorts; very uniform, and bears until frost. Package, 5c; oz., 20c; 

 J4 lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 



— PARAGON (Grown from Livingston's Stock). — Large, symmetrical 

 and solid. I oz., 15c; J4 lb., 40c: lb., $1.25. 

 - FAVORITE. — Grown by experienced seed growers from Livingston 

 stock. 1 oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



For early, the seed should be sown in hot-bed about the first week t 



in March, in drills five inches apart, and half an inch deep. Later f 



sowings may be made until the last of April. When the plants are f 



three or four inches high they should be set out four or five inches ? 



apart, in another hot-bed or cold frame, or removed into small pots, i 



allowing a single plant to the pot. Expose to the air as much as f 



possible, to harden. Water freely at time of transplanting, and • 



shelter from the sun a few days until the plants are established. • 



Cultivate thoroughly as long as the vines will permit, but the last ? 



two or three workings should be very shallow, or the crop may be ? 



badly injured, especially if the cultivator is run too near the plants. ? 

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IMPROVED ATLANTIC PRIZE r SQ~ 



-MATO — Great improvements have been made 

 in this distinctive early Tomato, which has 

 been lacking in size and symmetry. This is all 

 changed now, and instead of the small, rough, 

 deeply corrugated fruits of the " Hundred 

 Day " type, we have in the Atlantic Prize a 

 variety-bearing fruit which in size, shape, 

 color, solidity and quality, will compare favor- 

 ably with the later kinds, and by repeated 

 trials we have demonstrated that it ripens 

 up a large proportion of its crop the earli- 

 est of any variety. We do not hesitate to 

 pronounce it the largest, best-flavored and 

 brightest-colored red extra early Tomato. 

 Vine small, with few leaves, very hardy, 

 bearing the fruit low down on the stem and 

 in enormous clusters, which ripen all to- 

 gether. Those whose trade demands that 

 they have a large, good-flavored, very early 

 fruit will find this variety to be just what 

 they want. Y± lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



^BEAUTY (Grown from Livingston 



Stock). — Of decided merit, large, round, 

 smooth, solid, and of beautiful colors. Y\ 

 ' lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



LIVINGSTON'S STONE (From the Originator).— 

 This variety has obtained great favor with canners and 

 market gardeners everywhere. Its solidity and carrying 

 qualities are remarkable. Its color is a desirable red; in 

 shape, perfectly smooth, and thicker from stem to blossom 

 end than most varieties, making it very handsome and 

 salable. Package, 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 



STONE (Grown from Livingston Stock).— A large, 

 perfectly smooth Tomato, with bright scarlet color. - Pack- 

 age, 5c; oz., 15c; y± lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



LIVINGSTON'S PARAGON (From the Originator). 

 Color of skin, deep red: flesh solid and highly flavored. It 

 is larger than several of the standard varieties, and grows 

 large fruit up till frost. Oz., 20c; J4 lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 



THE MATCHLESS — The vines are of strong, vigor- 

 ous growth, well set with fruit; the foliage is very rich dark 

 green in color. They are entirely free from core, of a very 

 rich cardinal-red color, and are not liable to crack from wet 

 weather. The fruits are of the largest size, and this is 

 maintained throughout the season, the healthy growth of 

 foliage continuing until killed by frost. Oz., 15c; y± lb., 

 40c; lb., $1.25. 



OUR SEEDS ARE NORTHERN GROWN. 



