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TOMA.TO. 



German, Liebesapfel. — French, Tomate.— Spanish, Tomate. 



Sow in a hot-bed, greenhouse, or window in a sitting-room, where niaht temperature 

 is not less than 00 degrees, about the first week in March, in drills five inches apart 

 and half an inch deep. When the plants are about two inches high they should be set 

 out in boxes three inches deep, four or fire inches apart, in same temperature, or re- 

 moved into small pots, allowing a single plant to a pot. They are sometimes trans- 

 planted a second time into larger pots, by which process the plants are rendered more 

 sturdy and branching. About the middle of May, in this latitude, the plants may be 

 set in the open ground. They are planted for early crops on light, sandy soil, at a dis- 

 tance of three feet apart, in hills in which a good shovelful of rotted manure has been 

 mixed. On heavy soils, which are not suited for an early crop, they should be planted 



-four feet apart, i s. for 1,500 plants ; %lb. (to transplant) for an acre. 





CRIMSON CUSHION. [See Novelties, page 16.) 25c. pkt., 5 pkts. 

 for $1.00. 



PONDEROSA (No. 400). (See description on page 17.) 10c. pkt.. 

 60c. oz., $2.00 % lb. 



TABLE QUEEN. As large as the Mikado, but perfectly smooth 

 and round. For slicing it is the Tomato "par excellence" 

 as it is wonderfully solid and contains comparatively few seeds. 

 The color is a rich crimson, and of a most agreeable flavor. 

 (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 30c. oz., $1.00 ^ lb., $3.00 lb. 



DWARF CHAMPION. Most distinct and valuable. Dwarf, 

 stiff habit, scarcely needing any support. It is very early and 

 wonderfully prolific. Color same as Acme. Is perfectly round 

 and smooth, of medium size. 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. 34 lb., $2.50 lb. 



ESSEX HYBRID. This is an old favorite possessing many good 

 qualities. It follows close after Early Euby, and is the first of 

 its type to ripen. Fruit is of medium size, very solid, and in 

 color is purplish pink. 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. }4 lb., $2.00 lb. 



BEAUTY. Handsome, medium-sized and smooth ; a good yielder, 

 continuing late in the season. It ripens with the Acme and Per- 

 fection. It is a good shipper on account of its solidity. 

 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 70c. }4 lb., $2.25 lb. 



THE MIKADO. Notwithstanding that it produces very large 

 fruit, it is at the same time one of the very earliest to ripen. 

 The Tomatoes are produced in immense clusters, are perfectly 

 solid, generally smooth, but sometimes irregular. The color is 

 purplish red. Foliage distinct from any other variety. (See cut.) 

 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. y± lb., $2.50 lb. 



PEACH. Very distinct; fruit of uniform size, resembling a 

 peach in shape, size, bloom and color, which is a deep orange 

 rose. 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 80c. % lb., $3.00 lb. 



If by mail in quantities of J£ lb. and upward, postage must be added at 



the rate of 8c. per lb.; packets, ounces and % lbs. are mailed free. 



(For Tomato plants, seepage 152.) 



"EARLY RUBY." The great value of this variety lies in the 

 fact that it is by far the earliest of all the large-sized Tomatoes 

 which combine good form, rich crimson color and solidity, and it 

 is certain to prove the leading market variety. (See cut.) 

 Price, 5c. pkt:, 30c. oz., $1.00 % lb., $3.00 lb. 



TROPHY, EXTRA SELECTED. Saved only from specimens of 

 perfect form. 10c pkt., 30c. oz., $1.00 J^ lb., $3.00 lb. 



FAVORITE. Large and most perfect shape. Eipens evenly 

 and early, and holds its size to the end of the season. It is very 

 prolific, has few seeds, solid flesh, and bears shipping long dis- 

 tances. 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. % lb., $2.00 lb. 



PERFECTION. The fruit is almost round, ripens clear up to the 

 stem, is solid and rich in flavor. The skin is both thin and 

 tough, making it a good shipper, while its clear, bright scarlet 

 color makes it most attractive. 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. % lb., $2.00 lb. 



ACME. Early, of medium size, perfectly smooth, very solid and 

 a great bearer. Color crimson, with a pinkish tinge. 5c. pkt., 

 20c. oz., 60c. % lb., $2.00 lb. 



THE SHAH. A sport from the " Mikado," with which it is iden- 

 tical, except in color, which is a dark, waxy yellow. 10c. pkt., 

 30c. oz., $1.00 14 lb., $3.00 lb. 



GOLDEN SUNRISE. It has all the good qualities of the best 

 red varieties and is of a beautiful golden-yellow color, making it 

 invaluable for slicing and mixing with red varieties for table use. 

 (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 70c. J^ lb., $2.50 lb. 



We can also supply the following standard varieties of Toma- 

 toes, which are too well known to need description, at the 

 uniform price of 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 70c. J^ lb., $2.50 lb. : 

 Paragon, Red Cherry (see cut), The Trophy, 



Strawberry, or Winter Cherry, Yellow Plum, 



The Lorillard, Pear-shaped Red (see cut), Ignotum. 



