16 JOHNSON SEED COMPANY 
_ Johnson’s Improved No. Io Strain Sparks’ Earliana Tomatoes awaiting shipment by boat to Philadel- | 
phia. Since its introduction by us four years ago, this tomato has made more money for tomato growers 
than any other variety. Seed, per pkt., 15c.; oz., 4oc.; %lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50, by mail, postage paid. 
Johnson’s Improved Strain No. 10 Earliana Tomato 
The original Sparks’ Earliana Tomato, introduced in 1900, is too well known to need much description. 
It has proven one of the most successful vegetable novelties ever introduced, being now offered in almost 
every prominent seedman’s catalogue, and its large, handsome, solid fruit is known in all sections. 
This new strain, which we have named Johnson’s Improved No. 10, is fully one week earlier than 
the original type, and more vigorous in growth. It is the result of repeated selections and great care. 
Sparks’ Earliana Tomato was first discovered and named in 1899, by the writer of this catalogue, 
Herbert W. Johnson, who has since given his personal attention to its selection, growth and improve- 
ment and other advantages. If you want the best seed obtainable, grown from the crown setting only, of this 
famous variety, order Johnson’s No. 10 strain. Prices for 1910: Pkt., 15c.; oz., 40c.; %4lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 
New Tomato—Burpee’s ‘ “ Dwarf-Giant ” 
This new main crop 
Tomato is much the 
largest fruited of all 
dwarf Tomatoes. The 
fruits are uniformly large 
throughout the _ season. 
They are produced in 
clusters of four to six and 
weighs from ten to twenty 
ounces each. In fact, no 
other tomato, excepting 
only the Ponderosa, 
which is one of its parents, 
is so large and heavy, al- 
though it is a week earlier 
than Ponderosa. The color 
is a rich purple crimson, 
and the depth of color is 
maintained throughout 
the entire fruit. The skin, 
while thin and easily re- 
moved in peeling, is suffi- 
ciently strong to protect 
the fruit when shipped to 
distant markets. Plants 
grow vigorously, two feet 
high, foliage dark green, 
with a cut leaf. 
The fruit is very 
meaty, solid and delicious 
sie init ee i 2 a in quality, but is so nearly 
L SIZE BURPEE S NEW “*‘DWARF-GIANT TOMATO; WEIGHT, 17 OZS. seedless that the seed will 
always be costly. The seed we offer comes direct from Mr. Burpee, the original introducer. Prices for 
1910: per pkt., 10 cts.; 1% oz. (1300 to 1400 seeds), 25c.; 14 oz. (about 2700 seeds), 40c.; per 0Z., $1.50. 
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