CREAM CITY TOMATO. 
CREAM CITY TOMATO. 
he first large Tomato to ripen. Remarkably prolific; flesh thick and solid. It 
lis the most profitable Tomato for the market gardener and trucker, andis un- 
|surpassed for canning purposes. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; Y% fb,, $1.25; 1 b...------— $4 00 
| See List of Novelties, page 5. 
icme—This is onc of the earliest and handsomest varieties. The fruitis of a 
medium size, perfectly smooth and regular in shape; very solid and a great 
|bearer; color dark red with a purplish tint. Pkt., 5c; 02., 20c; Y% b., 60c; 1 1b...1 90 
tlantic Prize (Early Ruby)—A favorite early variety. Color rich crimson. 
|Pkt., 5; 0z., 25¢; 34 Ib., 70c; 1 Ub....---- 2-2 neeeneees B= Sy MA ear 2 50 
leauty (Livingston’s)—A very fine variety of large size; grows in clusters of 
four or five; color glossy crimson with a purplish tinge. Very solid, with a tough 
skin, making it a desirable market yariety. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20c; % Ib., 50c; 1 Ib..1 75 
}ond’s Early Minnesota—The earliest of all, surpassing in earliness 
| such well-known sorts as “Atlantic Prize’ and ‘‘Vaughan’s Earliest of All.”” It 
| is also very productive, perfectly smooth, and of a handsome dark red color, 
and free from the objectionable cracking around the stem, so often found in 
early sorts. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 25c; %4 Ib., 700; 1 ID_...-..--e-e-eeneerseecen en eneteee entree nee 2 25 
Suckeye State (Livingston’s)—A magnificent main crop Tomato, coming into 
use along with ‘“‘Stone,’’ and averaging at least one-half larger crop than the 
| “Livingston’s Beauty.’’ The fruits are borne in clusters often from 4to8 Toma- 
toes on a single vine; deep fruits, perfectly solid and meaty, of a slightly darker 
shade of color than Beauty. A distinct advance on any of the Mammoth sorts 
introduced of late years. Pkt., 5c: 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 60c; 1 Ib... _--.-.-----------eee 2 00 
Dwarf Champion—Differs from any other in its style of growth, being dwarf 
and morecompact. Itis very early and remarkably productive. As much as 
“half a bushel of fruit has been picked from one plant atatime. The fruit is a 
purplish pink color, round and smooth, flesh solid and of fine quality. Pkt., 5c; 
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Favorite (Livingston’s)—Ripens evenly andas early as any good variety, hold- 
ing its size to the end of the season; very prolific; good flavor, few seeds, flesh 
solid. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 50c; 1 Wb _.-.....- 22. cneeeecnee en eneeeene cent eee eeeln7O) 
Golden Trophy—In form and size like the well-known Trophy, but in color a 
beautiful yellow, sometimes streaked with red. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 25c; % Ib., 70c; 
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Honor Bright (Livingsion’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. Firstit 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; a valuable variety and one that is quite distinct. Pkt., 5c; 
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| lmperial—An early Tomato of more than ordinary merit, coming into use ahead 
of Dwarf Champion. The fruits are perfectly smooth, resembling Dwarf Cham- 
pion in color, very deep, solid, and thick meated, ripening up well around the 
stem. Itisan immense cropper and along keeper. As much as 1% bushels 
have been picked from a single vine. Pkt. 5c; 0z., 20c; Alpe o0csadial bse 2 00 
| Mikado (Turner’s Hybrid)—A variety of very large size and superior quality. 
| Color purplish red, perfectly solid, produced in immense clusters. It is one of 
the most desirable market varieties. 
Peach—A distinct sort, resembling a peach in size and shape, and the colorisa 
deep rose, blended with amber and covered with that delicate bloom peculiar to 
fhe peachy ePkt cr Oz enc, 4 IDs, 70G; LND..2---2------<---cnsnqncannn- wesnenen--anonnnen= 2) 25 
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WE DELIVER ALL SEEDS OFFERED ON THIS PAGE FREE 
TO ANY POST-OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES. 
TOMATO. 
German, Ltebesapfet.’ 
French, Tomate. 
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 
i 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. Forlate 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 ora box in the house. 
1 oz. to 1,500 plants; %4 Ib. for transplanting om an acre. 
Perfection (Livingston’s)—Larger in size than the Acme; color blood-red; it is 
one of the first to ripen; almost roundin shape, perfectly smooth and very solid; 
of the best quality; enormously productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 4% Ib., 50c; 11b.....$1 75 
Ponderosa—Grows to an enormous size, smooth, dark crimson color, very solid 
and fine flavor. Pkt., 5c;0z., 30c; % Ib., $1.00; 1 Ib....--.-----------.----2e0¢eeeeeeeen coos 3 50 
Stone—A handsome Tomato; ripens for main crop; is very large and of bright 
scarlet color, very smooth, ripening evenly to the stem withouta crack; exceed- 
ingly solid and firm fleshed, not subject to rot. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 60c; 
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Strawberry, or Winter Cherry—Small, yellow, sweet fruits, very fine for 
preserves. The fruit is enclosed in a husk, and may be kept within these husks 
inexcellent condition all winter. Pkt., 5c; 0z.5 20c; % Ib., 60c; 1 Upset ret 21,00) 
The following well-known sorts of Tomatoes at the uniform 
price of Pkt., Scs oz. 20cs3 % Ib. SOc; 1 ib., $1.75. 
Royal Red—A first-class main crop variety. 
Trophy, Extra Selected. 
Yellow Plum—A small variety, used principally for pickling. 
Red Cherry—A small cherry-shaped varicty used for pickling. 
Red Pear-shaped—Excellent for preserves. 
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TOMATO PLANT 
If wanted by mail, add 15 Mats per dozen for postage. 
Of the leading sorts, seedlings, by express, per 100........----se0-s.2-- s--cteeeen cee $1 00 
Strong transplanted plants, per doz., 25c; by express, per 100.......---.-....----..-+--- 
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Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20c; % Ib., 60c; 1 Ib......--... 2 00 
LIVINGSTON’S HONOR BRIGHT. 
