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I WE DELIVER ALL SEEDS OFFERED ON THIS PAGE 



TO ANY POST-OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES. 



TOMATO. 



German, Liebesnpfel. 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 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. For late 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 or a box in the house. 



1 oz. to 1,500 plants. % lb. for transplanting on an acre. 



Cream City Tomato. 



The First Large Tomato to Ripen. Remarkably Prolific 

 Flesh Thick and Solid. 



In this new Tomato we have a variety of exceptional merit, 

 coming into use as early as Early Ruby and other small and un- 

 shapely extra early sorts. It is perfectly smooth and symmetri- 

 cal in shape and as large as Perfection. The plants' are strong 

 and vigorous, bearing an abundance of large smooth fruit of a 

 beautiful purplish crimson color. The flesh is remarkably thick, 

 firm and solid, and of very fine quality with very few seeds. It 

 is an excellent shipper. Does not crack or rot, as is' the case 

 with many of the old sorts. 



The Cream City is the most profitable Tomato for the market 

 gardener and trucker, and is unsurpassed for canning purposes. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.25; 1 lb. $4.00. 



Acme — One of the earliest and handsomest varieties. The fruit 

 is 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; oz. 20c; %■ lb. 50c; 1 lb $1.75 



Beauty (Livingston's) — A very fine variety of large size; grows 

 in clusters of four or five; color glossy crimson with a pur- 

 plish tinge. Very solid, with a tough skin, making it a de- 

 sirable market variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; >4 lb. 60c; 1 lb. $2.00 



Dwarf Champion — Differs from any other in its style of growth, 

 being dwarf and more compact. It is very early and remark- 

 ably productive. 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. 

 5c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 70c; 1 lb $2.25 



Favorite (Livingston's) — Ripens evenly and as early as any 

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

 prolific; good flavor, few seeds, flesh solid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 

 Vi lb. 50c; 1 lb $1.75 



Livingston's New Globe — This new tomato, originating with 

 the Livingstons, of tomato fame, will be sufficient to warrant 

 most growers to give it a liberal trial. It is of beautiful 

 globe shape, which permits of a greater number of slices 

 being taken than with flat fruited sorts. Among the very 

 first to ripen, although of large size, very smooth, firm 

 fleshed, few seeds, ripens evenly; color a beautiful glossy 

 rose, tinged purple. Flavor very delicate and agreeable; 



CEEAM CITY TOMATO. 



splendid slicing variety. The fruit is borne on short jointed, 

 branching plants in great abundance — literally loaded with 

 fruit. A good general cropper, and one of the very best for 

 greenhouse growing or first early crop on stakes or trellis. 

 An entirely distinct and fixed new sort. Every grower of 

 Livingston's' New Globe, whether he grows for private or 

 market purposes, will be pleased with the beautiful and at- 

 tractive globe shaped fruit. Offered this season in packets of 

 40 seeds each. Per pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. 50c; 7 pkts $1.00 



New Dwarf Stone — A splendid new Tomato, originating with 

 the famous Livingstons'. In habit of vine it resembles Dwarf 

 Champion, but is of stronger growth and more erect. The 

 fruits are the same color and size as the regular Stone, with 

 the additional advantage of the Dwarf Champion habit. Un- 

 der ordinary field culture this sort completely outclassed 

 Dwarf Champion. Here is the record: Ten fruits picked at 

 one time from one vine weighed 5 lbs. and 3 oz. ; five fruits 

 s'elected for average specimens' weighed 2 lbs. 9 oz., or a safe 

 average of say y z lb. Specimen fruits of 1 lb. each are very 

 common. This will without question become a standard sort. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.00; 1 lb $3. 60 



Imperial — An early Tomato of more than ordinary merit, com- 

 ing into use ahead of Dwarf Champion. The fruits are per- 

 fectly smooth, resembling Dwarf Champion in color; very 

 deep, solid and thick meated, ripening up well around the 

 stem. It Is' an immense cropper and a long keeper. Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 20c; 14 lb. 60c; 1 lb $2.00 



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

 superior quality. Color purplish red, perfectly solid, produced 

 in-immense clusters. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %■ lb. 60c; 1 lb.... $2.00 



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. 5c; oz. 

 20c; 14 lb. 60c; 1 lb $2.00 



Perfection (Livingston's) — Larger in size than the Acme; ffblor 

 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. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 50c; 1 lb.. $1.75 



Ponderosa — Grows to an enormous size, dark crimson color, 

 very solid and fine flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 14 lb. 85c; 

 1 lb $3.25 



Stone — A handsome Tomato; ripens for main crop; of bright 

 scarlet color, very smooth, ripening evenly to the stem with- 

 out a crack; exceedingly solid and firm fleshed, not subject 

 to rot. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 50c; 1 lb $1.75 



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

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % lb. 70c; 1 lb $2.25 



Red Cherry — A small cherry shaped variety used for pickling. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % lb. 70c; 1 lb $2.25 



Red Pear Shaped — Excellent for preserves. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % 

 lb. 70c; 1 lb $2.25 



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 in excellent condition all winter. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; 1 lb $2.00 



Golden Trophy, Buckeye State, 



Royal Red, Atlantic Prize, 



Honor Bright, Trophy Extra Selected. 



The above well-known sorts at the uniform price of: 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; 1 lb. $2.00. 



TOMATO PIvANTS. 



If wanted by mail, add 15 cents per dozen for postage. 



Of the leading sorts, seedlings, by express, per 100 $1.00 



Strong transplanted plants', per doz. 25c; by express, per 100 1.50 



