Tomatoes and Turnips 



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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK 



TOMATO 



Tomato. Tomates. OiefceSapfel. 



One ounce will produce 1,500 plants. 

 Sow in a hotbed about the first week in March, in drills 5 inches apart 

 and y 2 i ncn deep. When the plants are about 2 inches high they should 

 be set out 4 to 5 inches apart in another hotbed, or planted in small pots, 

 allowing a single plant to a pot. 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., % lb. 75 cts. 



Acme. One of the earliest, handsome medium-sized fruit; of a 

 purplish pink color, tinged with purple. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 14 lb. 75 cts. 



Early Ruby. The earliest large tomato grown ; of good form, rich 

 crimson color ; one of the leading market sorts. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., 

 % lb. S1.00. 



Perfection. Early, regular and productive ; reddish scarlet. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 34 lb. 60 cts. 



Favorite. Large, smooth, productive and a good shipper. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., % lb. 60 cts. 



Beauty. Large, smooth, dark pinkish red ; thick flesh ; regular 

 form. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., 34 lb. 85 cts. 



Stone. Very large, perfectly smooth ; fine bright scarlet. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts., 34 lb. 60 cts. 



Stirling Castle. A variety distinct from all others. Does not bear 

 large fruits, but forces admirably; is of excellent flavor and contains 

 very few seeds. The fruits are borne in clusters, are round and 

 absolutely smooth, and of a reddish scarlet color. Pkt. 20 cts. 



Lorillard. Chiefly valuable for forcing under glass, setting its 

 fruit freer in midwinter than most other kinds do in July and August. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



Ponderosa. The largest variety in cultivation ; very solid and meaty ; almost free from seeds. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., 34 lb. $1.00. 

 Crimson Cushion. Extra large; handsome; bright crimson. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 34 lb. SI. 50. 



Dwarf Champion. The plant is of dwarf and compact growth, with thick, stiff, short-jointed stems. Pkt. 5 'cts., oz. 30 cts., 34 lb. 85 cts. 

 Trophy, Selected. One of the best standard varieties ; fruit large, smooth, bright red, solid and of good flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts. 

 Mikado. Very large, fairly smooth, solid and fine quality ; color purplish red ; foliage distinct. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 34 lb. 75 cts. 

 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., 34 lb. 85 cts. 

 Red and Yellow Pear-Shaped. Pine for preserving and pickling. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., 34 lb. 85 cts. 

 Yellow Peach. Very handsome in form, and of a beautiful clear yellow color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., 34 lb. 85 cts. 

 Red and Yellow Cherry. Small fruits used for pickles; very handsome. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., 34 1D - 85 cts. 

 Strawberry, or Winter Cherry. A distinct species, with small fruit incased in a huslr ; much prized for preserving. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



Tomato 



TURNIP 



Navet. Nabo. 9Jube. 



One ounce will sow 150 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 'n drills from 12 to 

 18 inches apart and 34 inen deep. When the plants are a few inches in height, and strong enough to resist the attacks of insect. . thin out to some 

 5 or 6 inches apart in the drills. 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 lorwarded by mail, add at the rate of 8 cents per pound for postage. 



Extra-Early Purple-Top Milan. The earliest variety in cultivation, 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., % lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Extra Early "White Milan. Pure white ; flesh sweet and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 25 cts., lb. 90 cts. 



Purple-Top Munich. Earliest variety after the Purple-Top Milan. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Purple-Top Flat Strap-Leaf. A popular early variety ; excellent for market or private use. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Purple-Top White Globe. A very handsome globe-shaped variety; valuable for table or stock. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Early White Strap Leaf. As an early variety for family use, few excel this. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 

 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Early "White Egg. Perfectly smooth and nearly egg-shaped ; of rapid growth and fine quality. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts. 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Early Snowball. Delightfully crisp, tender and sweet; medium size, round and pure white; a good table! 

 sort. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V A lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 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., % lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Golden Ball. Solid, sweet, good size and keeps well. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb- 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Long 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., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Yellow Aberdeen. A very hardy and productive variety of excellent quality; good for either table or 

 stock. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



RUTABAGA TURNIPS 



Improved American Purple-Top. Very hardy and productive; flesh yellow, solid and sweet; excellent 

 for stock or table. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Long Island Improved. The finest variety of purple-top Rutabaga grown; is twice the size of ordinary 

 American stocks. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Long White French. A delicate-flavored variety; an excellent keeper and fine for table. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., 3/ lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. Rutabaga, Improved American 



