Tomatoes and Turnips 
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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 
SEEDSMEN. NEW YORK 
Fonderosa Tomato. 
TOMATO. 
Tomato. Tomatcs. Siebc§a}jfer. 
One ounce ■will produce i^oo plants. 
Sow in a hotbed about the first week in March in drills 5 inches apart 
Etnd M inch deep. When the plants are about 2 inches high they should 
beset out 4 or 5 inches apart in another hotbed, or planted in small 
pots, allowing a single plant to a pot. About the middle of May the 
plants may be set out in the open ground. Sufficient plants for a small 
garden may be started by sowing a few seeds in a shallow box or flower- 
pot, and placing it in a sunny window of the dwelling house. 
> Imperial. Very early, smooth, solid ; of good size and a long 
keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Klb. 75 cts., lb. S2.50. 
• ^ Acme. One of the earliest, handsome medium-sized fruit; of a 
purplish pink color, tinged with purple. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 
60 cts., lb. $2. 
Early Ruby. The earliest large tomato grown ; of good form, rich 
crimson color; one of the leading market sorts. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 
Klb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 
* Perfection. Early, regular and productive ; reddish scarlet. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
Favorite. Large, smooth, productive and a good shipper. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
,' Beauty. Large, smooth, dark pinkish red ; thick flesh ; regular 
form. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 60" cts., lb. §2. 
Stone. Very large, perfectly smooth ; fine bright scarlet. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 60 cts., lb. $2- 
/ Liorillard. Chiefly valuable for forcing under glass, for which it 
has no superior, setting its fruit freer in midwinter than most other 
kinds do in July and .\ugust. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., !ilb. $1.25. 
(- Ponderosa. The largest variety in cultivation ; very solid and 
meaty; almost free from seeds. Pkt. locts., oz. 40c., Klb. Si. 25, lb. S4. 
^ Crimson Cushion. Extra large ; handsome ; bright crimson. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 5^1b. $1.50, lb. $5. 
, Dwarf Champion. The plant is of dwarf and compact growth, 
with thick, stiff, short -jointed stems. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Klb. 75 cts., 
lb. $2.50. 
* Trophy, Selected. One of the best standard varieties ; fruit large, 
smooth, bright red, solid and good flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Klb. 
75 cts., lb. $2.50. 
/ Mikado. Very large, fairly smooth, solid and fine quality ; color 
purplish-red ; foliage distinct. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25 cts., Klb. 75c., lb. S2.S0. 
•' Golden Queen. A really good yellow sort of first-class quality ; 
large and solid ; color a beautiful canary-yellow. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., 
Klb. Si, lb. S3- 
i Red and Yellow Pear-Shaped. Fine for preserving and pick- 
ling. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 
j Yellow Peach. Very handsome in form, and of a beautiful clear 
yellow color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Klb. 75 cts. , lb. $2.50. 
; Red and Yellow Cherry. Small fruits, used for pickles ; very 
handsome. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Klb. 75 cts., lb. S2.50. 
>' Strawberry, or Winter Cherry. A distinct species, with small 
fruit incased in a husk ; much prized for preserving. Pkt. 5c., oz. 2cc. 
TURNIP. 
Navet. Nabo. Siibe. 
One ounce will sow iso feet of row ; 2 pounds is required for one acre. 
Turnips do best in a rich and mellow soil. Commence sowing the 
early varieties as soon as the ground can be worked in drills from 12 to 
18 inches apart and K inch deep. When the plants are a few inches 
in height, and strong enough to resist the attacks of insects, thin 
out to some 5 or 6 inches apart in the drills. For a succession sow at 
intervals of two weeks unlil the end of May for early crop, and from 
August to September for late. Rutabagas should be sown in June, the 
rows being about 18 inches'apart, and the plants in the rows thinned to 
not less than 10 inches. 
If to be forwarded by mail, add at the rate of 8 cents per pound for postage. 
|/Extra-Early Purple-Top Milan. The earliest variety in culti- 
vation, being two weeks earlier than Purple-Top Strap Leaf ; of medium 
size, quite smooth ; flesh white, hard and of finest quality. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts., Klb. 30 cts., lb. 85 cts. 
t'Purple-Top Munich. Earliest variety after the Purple-Top Milan. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., K'b. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
y Purple-Top Flat Strap-Leaf. A popular early variety ; excel- 
lent for market or private use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 15c., lb. 50c. 
Purple-Top "White Globe. A very handsome globe-shaped va- 
riety ; valuable for table or stock. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc , Klb. 15c., lb. 50c. 
^..Karly White Strap Leaf. As an early variety for family use, 
few e.xcel this. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
y Early White Egg. Perfectly smooth and nearly egg-shaped ; of 
rapid growth and fine quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 15c., lb. 50c. 
\ Early Snowball. Delightfully crisp, tender and sweet ; medium 
size, round and pure white ; a good table sort. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 
Klb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
( Yellow Globe. An excellent sort for early or late sowing ; good 
cropper, fine keeper ; excellent for table or stock. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 
Klb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
* Golden Ball. Solid, sweet, good size and keeps well. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz, 10 cts., Klb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
k^Tiong White, or Cowhorn. A quick growing, carrot-shaped 
variety; flesh fine-grained and sweet; an excellent sort for table use. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
^ Yellow Aberdeen. A very hardy and productive variety of excel- 
lent quality, good for either table or stock. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 
15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
RUTABAGA TURNIPS. 
* Improved American Purple-Top. Veryhardy and productive ; 
flesh yellow, solid and sweet ; e.xcellent for stock or table. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
k liong Island Improved. The finest variety of purple-top Ruta- 
baga grown ; is twice the size of ordinary American stocks. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts. , lb. 60 cts. 
b^'Carter's Imperial Hardy. An English variety ; large and heavy 
cropper ; flesh solid and fine-grained ; largely grown for stock-feeding. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
...Liong White French. A delicate-flavored variety; an excellent 
keeper and fine for table. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
Early White and Pnrple-Top Flat Strap-Leaf Turnips. 
