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J. MANNS & 
CO.’S CHOICE SEEDS. 
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© World’s Fair.—The 
vines are of a strong vig- 
orous growth, well set with 
fruit; the foliage is a very 
rich dark-green in color. 
The fruit is entirely free 
from core, of a rich cardinal 
zed color, and is not liable 
to crack from wet weather. 
The Tomatoes are borne in 
clusters of the largest size 
which is maintained 
throughout the season. Oz., 
20c% \ Ib., 40c.; 1lb., $1.25. 
_/ Panderosa. — Is the 
Yargest fruited deep colored 
Tomato known, of fine qual- 
ity, solid, almost seedless, 
and free from acid. The 
vines are strong, rather open 
growth; fruits largely ob- 
long in form and deep 
through, but quite a per 
centage are too rough to 
please some growers. Pkt., 
dc.; oz, 20c.; 4% Ib., 60c. 
, Buckeye State.—A 
jat€, purple fruited variety. 
The vine is exceptionally 
strong growing and vigor- 
ous. Itshould be given 
more room than most sorts. Fruit very large, 
round, smooth and of good quality. Pkt., 
5c.; oz, 15c.; Y lb., 75c.;1b., $2.50. 
yDwarf Champion.—lIt 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.; 
Wlb., 75c.; 1b., $3.00. 
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/ correct idea of the size and shape of thiorealaoble i) 
; variety. We can safely recommend it for the finest 
Medium or Late Tomato yet introduced; it isa 
_ very vigorous grower,the fruit is bornein clusters 
:of four to six, of a beautiful bright red color. 
«These handsome, very large, solid smooth Toma_ 
toes average 3inches from stem to blossom end 
| and four inches across, with very small seed 
cells. Price, 0z., 20c.; % 1b., 75c.; lb.; $2.50. 
\v Burpee’s New Quarter Century.—Of dwarf, up- 
right growth, very robust and compact, extremely early 
ripening. The fruit is of an intense deep red, very solid 
and smooth. They average three and a-half inches across 
and two and a-half inches from stem to blossom end ; they 
are claimed to be superior to the Dwarf Champion. Pkt., 
5c.; 02Z., 20c.; 4 \b., $1.50, 
° Aristocrat.—This new variety re- 
sembles the’ Dwarf Champion in habit and 
growth, is of good size, solid, smooth, pro- 
ductive. of fine flavor, and a handsome 
bright red color. Pkgs., 5c. and 10c.; 0z., 
20c.; Y Ib., T5c. 
_ NewCentury Tomato.—A beauty, 
"full bright red skin variety, large, solid, and 
very prolific, for general crop; it will bear 
until killed by frost. Oz., 20c.; 4% Ib., 60c.; 
lb., $2.00. 
=== New Wealthy.—This is a sure 
sétting and extremely early ripening varie- 
ty. The vines are moderate growth, with 
small foliage. The fruit averages 3 inches 
in diameter, a bright scarlet color. Oz., 
25c.; Y lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50. 
»~ Fordhook Fancy.—tThe plants are 
‘of. very dwarf, compact, bush-like growth, 
growing only eighteen inches to two feet 
in height. Leaves broad, heavy and quite 
strongly resembling those of the potato, 
rich dark green in color. The Tomatoes 
are of a deep purplish red, solid and of good 
flavor. The plants can be grown closely to- 
gether, owing to their very dwarf, compact 
habit, fruit ripening extremely early. PKt., 
5c.; 0z., 20c.; % 1b, Tdc. 
rw ° 7 
small Pruited Jomatoes, 
¥ Yellow Pear.—Similar in growth and fruiting to the 
Yellow Plum, but the fruits have a slim neck or distinct pear 
shape. Very ornamental in appearance and the plants are 
wonderfully productive, fruiting in large clusters. Pkt., 
c.; 0z., 20c:; Y 1b., 60c. 
<= Purple Peach.—The fruits average one and a-half 
inches in length, and nearly the same in diameter. It re- 
sembles some varieties of peaches in shape and color and 
general appearance. 
Very productive, comes early and lasts until frost 
and never rots. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; UY lb., Te. 
Skin thin and peels off like that of a | 
The fruits of theseare largely used for making fancy vickles, preserves, 
etc., and sell readily L é E 
ductive, and for ome use ajfew plants will afford a large quantity of fruit. 
?in the markets during the early fall. They are very pro- 
# Rea Pear.—This is similar in growth and fruiting to 
he preceding, but the fruits are a bright scarlet in color, 
| truepear shape and rich flavor. Pkt., 5c.;0z., 20c.; ¥ Vb.,60c. 
| Yellow Plum.—This is a leading variety for pre- 
| serving. The vines are of strong growth, and immensely 
| productive, fruiting in clusters. The fruits average two 
_inches in length and one inch in diameter, of a bright 
| lemon-yellow; are solid, fleshy and of excellent flavor. 
| Pkt., 5e.; oz., 20c.; & Ib., 60c. 
