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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 
TOMATOES. 
CULTURE.—Seeds should be sown in January, in hot bed, same as for Eggplants. 
In March and April they can be sown in open ground. 
Tomatoes are generally sown 
too thick and become too crowded when two or three inches high, which makes the 
plants thin and spindly. 
If they are transplanted when two or three inches high, about 
three inches apart each way, they will become short and sturdy, and will not suffer 
when planted into the open ground. 
can be planted closer. 
wild, the fruit which touches the ,ground will rot. \ 
should be sown toward the latter part of May or during June. 
3 ounces will plant an acre, 
days. One ounce to 3,000 plants; 
Plant them from 3 to 4 feet apart. 
They should be supported by stakes. 
Some varieties 
When, allowed to grow up 
For a late or Fall crop the seed 
Matures in 90 to 120 
For insects make first 
application about 2 weeks after transplanting, dusting with Corona Arsenate of Lead, 
see page 92. 
Further applications should be made at 
intervals of about two weeks. 
The principal pests are horn and green worms. 
Steckler’s Tomatoes have always been selected by gardeners 
The varieties of Tomatoes planted at Crystal Springs, Miss., are 
best for the South. 
and planters as the 
the following:—Detroit, Livingston Globe and Gulf States Market. 





























Ponderosa. 
PONDEROSA. — (Purple crimson.) Al- 
though introduced many years ago, in all 
that time no tomato has ever surpassed 
the genuine Ponderosa in size or delicious, 
meaty flavor. It is not only the largest 
but also the heaviest tomato grown. ‘The 
eolor is a glowing crimson; shape quite 
regular considering its size, and it is con- 
sidered by thousands of people the best 
table variety in existence for slicing, hav- 
ing but few seeds. The fruit ripens early 
and bears well until very late. Packet, 
10c.; OZ; 40c.; yy 1b., $1.25; Ib., $4.50, post- 
paid. 
GULF STATE MARKET. — Developed 
primarily to ship to distant markets, its 
many excellent qualities make it also de- 
sirable for the home gardener or the grow- 
er for local markets. It is earlier than any 
other good purple tomato. The fruits are 
almost true globe shaped and are entirely 
free from cracks or blemishes about the 
blossom end. In localities where this va- 
riety has been grown it has given com- 
plete satisfaction and from the many favor- 
able reports we believe it to be the best 
shipping tomato ever offered. Packet, 10c.; 
oz., 40c.; % Ib., $1.50; 1b., $5.00, postpaid. 

LIVINGSTON’S STONE.—One of the 
largest and most solid, main crop or late 
bright red varieties. It is unsurpassed for 
slicing and canning. The vines are large, 
vigorous and very productive. The fruits 
are bright scarlet, oval and very deep, 
exceptionally smooth and uniform in size. 
Our stock is distinctly superior to most of 
that offered under this name, being larger, 
smoother, more uniform and better colored. 
Packet, 10c.; 0z., 25c.; 144 1b., $1.00; 1b., $3.00, 
postpaid. 
BONNY BEST.—The fruits of this desir- 
able early sort are most attractive in shape? 
and color. The crop ripens more uniform- 
ly than any other early scarlet fruited 
sort, and is of superior solidity and inte- 
rior color. The vines are vigorous and pro- 
duce a good crop of exceptionally round 
and deep fruits, bright deep scarlet in color 
and very good quality. One of the best for 
gardeners whose trade demands fruits of 
beautiful shape and color. A very good 
variety for the early market and home gar- 
den. Packet, 10c.; oz., 25c.; 1% Ilhb., 90c.; 
lb., $3.00, postpaid. 
RED AND YELLOW PEAR SHAPED.— 
Packet, 10c.; oz., 50c., postpaid. 




