PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
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TOMATO. 
German, Liebesapfel.—French, Tomate.—Spanish, Tomate. 
Sow in a hot-bed, greenhouse, or window in a sitting room, where night temperature 
is notless than 60 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 
outin boxes three inches deep, four or five inches apart, in same temperature, or re- 
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 
setin 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 
moved into small pots, allowing a single plant to a pot. 
four feet apart. 
1 oz. for 1,500 plants ; 14 Ib. (to transplant) for an acre. 
Sf by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upward, postage must be added at the 
rate of 8c. per lb. 
(For Tomato Plants, see page 147.) 
“«“BARLY 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, 10c. pkt., 35c. 07.. $1.25 14 Ib., $4.00 lb. 
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PONDEROSA (No. 400). (See description and colored plate, pages 
19, 20 and 21.) 10c. per pkt., 75c. per oz., $2.50 per 14 lb. 
TABLE QUEEN. As large as the Mikado, but perfectly smooth 
andround. For slicing it is the Tomato ‘“‘ PAR EXCELLENCE” 
as it is wonderfully solid and contains comparatively few seeds. 
The color is arich crimson, and of a most agreeable flavor. 
See cut.) Price, 10c. pkt., 40c. oz., $1.50 14 Ib., $5.00 lb. 
DWARF CHAMPION. Most distinct and valuable. Dwarf, stiff 
habit, scarcely needing any support. It is very early and won- 
derfully prolific. Color same as Acme. Is perfectly round and 
smooth, of medium size. 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75¢. 14 Lb., $2.50 1b, 
ESSEX HYBRID. This is an old favorite possessing many good 
qualities. It follows close after Early Ruby, 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. 14 1b., $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. Itis a good shipper on account of its solidity. Price, 
dc. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. 14 lb., $2.00 Ib. 
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.) 
de. pkt., 25c. oz., 75¢. 14 Ib., $2.50 Ib. 
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. 14 lb., $3.00 lb. 
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TROPHY, EXTRA SELECTED. Saved only from specimens of 
perfect form. 10c. pkt., 30c. oz., $1.00 14 lb., $3.00 lb. 
FAVORITE. Large and most perfect shape. Ripens 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. Price, 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. 14 1b., $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.0z., 60¢.14 lb., $2.00 1b. 
ACME. Early, of medium size, perfectly smooth, very solid and 
a great bearer. Color crimson, with a pinkish tinge. 5c. pkt., 
20c. oz., 60c. 14 Ib., $2.00 1b. : Pte! Ae 
THE SHAH. “A sport from the ‘‘ Mikado,” with which it is iden- 
tical, except in color, which is a dark, waxy yellow. Price, 10e. 
pkt., 30c. oz., $1.00 14 lb., $3.00 Ib. wy 
GOLDEN SUNRISE. Ithasall 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., 75c. 14 Ib., $2.75 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. 14 lb., $2.50 Ib. : 
Paragon, Red Cherry (See cut), The Trophy, 
Strawberry, or Winter Cherry, Yellow Plum, 
The Lorillard, Pear-shaped Red (See cut), Ignotum. 
