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LryiNGSTON'S GLOBE.— A most popu- 

 lar tomato with shippers and market gar- 

 deners. Our seed stock of this variety is 

 grown from Livingston's original strain 

 and kept absolutely pure. We find it one 

 of the earliest; fruits are smooth and of 

 good size; firm flesh and few seeds. Very 

 productive fruit, being short jointed and 

 clusters of fruit form at each joint. Fruits 

 are of right size and shape to pack well for 

 shipment. Color of skin, purplish red, about 

 the same shade as our Redfield Beauty. 

 Packet, 10c.; oz., 40c.; H 1^., $1.25; Xb., 

 $3.75, postpaid. 



LIVINGSTON'S ACME.— One of the pret- 

 tiest dark red and most solid Tomatoes 

 ever introduced. It is of medium size, 

 round and very smooth, strong grower, and 

 a good and long bearer. It is the perfec- 

 tion of Tomatoes for family use, but will 

 not answer for shipping purposes; the skin 

 is too tender. Of all the varieties intro- 

 duced none has surpassed this kind when 

 all qualities are brought into consideration. 

 Packet, 10c. ; oz., 35c.; H 1^-. $1.00; lb., 

 $3.25, postpaid. 



JUNE PINK. — An extra early, purplish 

 pink tomato similar to Earliana in growth 

 of vine, shape and size of fruits and time 

 of maturing. A valuable variety for mar- 

 ket gardeners who want a very early, pur- 

 plish pink tomato. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 40c.; 

 Yi lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50, postpaid. 



LIVINGSTON'S BEAUTY. — This variety 

 is quite distinct in color, being a very 

 glossy crimson with a light tinge of pur- 

 ple. It ripens with the Acme but keeps 

 longer. It is very perfect in shape and 

 does not crack or burst like some of the 

 thin skinned sorts. Packet, 10c.; oz., 40c.; 

 1/4 lb., $1.25; lb., $3.50, postpaid. 



STECKLER'S NEW STONE.— The Great 

 Canning Tomato. The standard main crop 

 variety. Color a bright red. The fruit 

 is of good size, perfectly smooth and of 

 best table quality. It is a famous main 

 crop tomato in many sections, both North 

 and South, and is much used for canning. 

 The plants are productive and the fruit 

 bears shipment well; also an excellent home 

 garden sort. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 40c.; ^ lb., 

 $1.00, lb., $3.25, postpaid. 



SPARK'S EABLIANA.— The earliest 

 large smooth Tomato. Of large uniform 

 size and beautiful red color. Ripens 

 thoroughly all over, the stem end coloring 

 up perfectly. Almost seedless and as solid 

 as a beefsteak. Most vigorous grower. A 

 prodigious bearer, continuing until frost. 

 Packet, 10c. ; oz., 35c.; ^ lb., $1.00; lb., 

 $3.50, postpaid. 



LIVINGSTON'S PAVORITE.— Is one of 

 the best shaped, largest, bright red Toma- 

 toes in existence. The fruit ripens evenly 

 is always smooth, free from cracks and 

 holds its size to the end of the season. 

 Flesh is of good flavor, very solid. Packet, 

 10c. ; oz., 30c.; ^ lb., 90c.; lb., $3.00, post- 

 paid. 



GULP 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 variety 

 has been grown it has given complete sat- 

 isfaction and from the many favorable re- 

 ports we believe it to be the best shipping 

 tomato ever offered. Packet, 25c.; oz., 

 $1.00; 14 lb., $3.00; lb., $10.00, postpaid. 



TURNIPS. 



CULTURE. — The value of Turnips and Ruta Bagas for feeding stock in Fall and 

 Winter is not fully appreciated as they are much liked by all kinds of stock and serve 

 to keep them in good condition. They should not be fed, however, in large quantities 

 to milch cows, or the flavor of the milk will be disagreeably affected. We recommend 

 that farmers increase their sowings largely, for we are sure the crop will prove re- 

 munerative for stock feeding as well as for table use when the roots are comparatively 

 small. 



Both of these wholesome vegetables are very easily affected in their form and 

 flavor by soil, climate and mode of culture. The Turnip plant is distinguished from 

 the Ruta Baga by its rougher leaves; the root usually matures earlier and is smoother. 



For Summer use, sow early in Spring in light, rich or new soil, in drills one and 

 one half to two feet apart according to the size of the variety and cover one half inch 

 deep, or sow broadcast, but in either case be sure to have the ground rich and freshly 

 stirred. Thin out early and keep free from weeds so that young plants will not be 

 checked in growth. Any over-crowding will result in rough and poorly flavored roots. 

 It is important to get the Spring and Summer crop started very early so that the 

 turnips may have time to grow to sufficient size before hot weather causes them to 

 become tough and bitter. For Fall, sow seed from July to, October. For Spring, sow 

 seed from January to March, 2 pounds per acre. 



Steepler's Japanese Tnmip. 



STECKLER'S JAPANES1> TUR- 

 NIP. — (White.) This grand turnip 

 is a large white variety, of great 

 merit, and . comes directly from 

 Japan. Is between flat and globe. 

 The color is a pure white, both out- 

 side and inside, except that there is 

 a pale tinting of green on top, near 

 the leaves. It is solid and meaty in 

 flesh. Is a heavy cropper and re- 

 liable Winter keeper, excellent for 

 table use as well as for stock. 

 Packet, 10c. ; oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 60c.; 

 lb., $2.00, postpaid. 



