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JOHNSON SEED COMPANY 



A PAIR OF FINE. FIRST EXTRA EARLY TOMATOES 



Photograph of JOHNSON'S jack rose tomato as it appeared for sale on the fruit stands 

 Pkt, 15c; oz., 45c; \- lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50. 



THE EARLIEST YET 



during the spring of 1907. 



JOHNSON'S JACK ROSE TOMATO 



The Earliest Tomato in Existence 



Since the introduction of Sparks' Earliana Tomato by the writer in 1900, we have been looking for 

 a tomato of equal quality that would eclipse it in earliness, which we realized was by no means an easy 

 task. However, we now believe our efforts have been rewarded, and last season we introduced "Johiir 

 son's Jack Rose," feeling sure we had found a variety possessing all the good qualities of Earliana, with 

 the advantage of being from a week to ten days earlier. The reports from our customers agree that our 

 belief was well founded, for from all sections of the country we have received letters testifying that in 

 JACK ROSE we have " The Earliest Yet." 



JACK ROSE is of handsome appearance and color (resembling Earliana, but distinct from it), large, 

 fleshy and solid. The vines are stocky and literally loaded with tomatoes, the later fruit being as heavy 

 and perfect as the first. If you want an abundant supply of fine, solid, rich-colored, meaty tomatoes, 

 that will be large and good until frost comes, try the Jack Rose. (Read the testimonials given below as to 

 the merits of this fine new tomato.) 



Price of Jack Rose Tomato : Pkt., 15c; oz., 45c ; \ lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50. 



JOHNSON'S IMPROVED STRAIN No. 10 SPARKS' EARLIANA TOMATO 



See photograph of average cluster, page 53 



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, and its large, handsome, solid fruit 

 is known in all sections of the United States. 



This new strain, which we have named Johnson's No. 10, is fully one week earlier than the origi- 

 nal type, and more vigorous in growth. It is the result of repeated selections and great care. Some of 

 our friends claim that it is as early as Jack Rose, but we believe the latter to be a few days earlier. 



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. If you want the best seed obtainable of this now famous variety, order Johnson's No. 10 strain 

 from Johnson Seed Company. 



Price of JOHNSON'S IMPROVED STRAIN No. 10 SPARKS' EARLIANA : Pkt., 15c ; oz., 45c ; 

 i lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50. For price of original strain see page 53. 



What a Few of the Largest Market Growers Say of These Tomatoes 



We have hundreds more of just such letters on file in our office, and regret we have not room to publish more of them. 



JOHNSON'S JACK ROSE 



EARLIEST HE EVER GREW 



Chas. N. Lonon, Ferris, Texas, September 13, 1907, writes: 

 "Your Jack Rose Tomato is large, fleshy and uniform in shape 

 and size; it has few seeds and is the earliest tomato I ever 

 grew. I had ripe tomatoes two weeks before my neighbors; 

 thejlare still bearing while other varieties have quit entirely." 



RIPENED SOONER THAN EARLIANA 



W. L. Nettleship, Fayetteville, Ark., August 31, 1907, 

 writes: "Your Jack Rose is the best early tomato I ever 

 tried; it ripened sooner than the Earliana." 



SPARKS' EARLIANA IMPROVED 

 No. 10 STRAIN 



EXCELS ALL 



Mrs. S. W. Johnson, Kremlin, Okla., October 3. 1907. 

 writes: "I take pleasure in recommending your new Earliana 

 Tomato No. 10 Strain. It excels all those I have ever tried." 

 NOTHING LIKE IT IN 50 TEARS 



A. Engle, Detroit, Kansas, September 23, 1907, writes : 

 " Your No. 10 Strain Earliana Tomato beats anything in the 

 tomato line that I ever saw. Not in 50 years growing tomatoes 

 have I ever seen the like in yield, fine size and early ripen- 

 ing. The tomato is simply wonderful." 



