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TOMATOES—Continued. 
HORSFORD’S PRELUDE. In our trials the past two 
seasons we have found this new tomato to be a first-class early 
market variety, of excellent flavor and specially adapted for 
green-house forcing. With a good soil it is also very suitable 
for open-air culture for market gardening. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 
35e.; 44 Ib., $1.00; Ib., $3.50. 
EARLY OPTIMUS. A very fine new variety, some- 
what resembling Favorite, but earlier and more uniform in 
size. Fruit medium sized, oval, very smooth, exceedingly 
bright, rich, crimson-searlet color, free from cracks and rot. 
The flesh is ofa crimson-searlet color, quite distinct and 
beautiful. Itis also asplendid keeping and shipping variety. 
Pkt., 10¢.; oz., 25¢e.; 14 )b., 75e.; Ib., $2.50. 
LORILLARD. Thisis pre-eminently the best forcing 
variety, as the following report of the Committee of the So- 
ciety of American Florists shows: ‘‘This tomato possesses 
extra good forcing qualities, uniformity of ripening over the 
entire surface, fine flavor, very solid, and a beautiful smooth 
appearance. The Committee believe this tomato to be the 
finest for forcing under glass that has ever made its appear- 
ance.” We find it well adapted for out-of-door culture. Itis 
very early, very prolific, and possesses peculiar rot-resisting 
properties, while its extreme solidity and handsome appear- 
ance should commend it alike toshippers and market gar- 
deners. Inshape and appearance it somewhat resembles 
Livingston’s Perfection, but of better quality. Pkt., 1Cc.; 
0Z., 25¢e; 44 1b., 75c.; lb., $2.50, 
NEW IGNOTUM TOMATO. 
THE IGNOTUM (Unknown). This new tomato was 
first discovered at the Michigan Agricultural College, in 1887, 
by Prof. L. H. Baily, being a sport from a foreign variety 
under test at that station. In our tests this season we found 
it earlier than Dwarf Champion, growing to very large size 
and remarkably smooth in form, regular in size and very 
solid. It is of handsome, deep red color, ripening to the 
stem and free from crack or rot. It will unquestionably be- 
come one of our finest market sorts. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 39¢.; 14 
Ib., 90c.; Ib. , $3.25. 
VOLUNTEER. This tomato originated on Long Island 
with Messrs. Reed & Funnell, the well-known growers, who 
procured it by crossing Trophy and Canada Victor, and the 
result of that crossing with Perfection, combining their good 
qualities without retaining any of their objectionable fea- 
tures. They grow toalarge size, averaging six to ten ounces, 
very smooth and perfect in form, color bright red, with little 
core and very early. The quality is very superior for table 
use andcanning. Enormously productive, ripening well to 
the stem. Itis very highly spoken of by all who have tested 
it, and we believe no praise too high for its merits. Ourseed 
is grown from the originator’s stock, Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; 
1 tb., 75¢.; Ib., $2.50. 
THE MIKADO, or TURNER HYBRID. This new 
variety, also called the $1,600 Tomato, originated inIowa, 
and is entirely distinct from all known varieties. The foliage 
differs from that of all other tomatoes, the large leaves being 
entire and notecut. Itisarank grower, with thick stalks, 
and enormously productive. The fruit is extra large in 
size, round, smooth, very thick through and remarkably 
solid. The average weight of the tomatoesis from twelve 
to eighteen ounces. They ripen up evenly and are entirely 
free from core. They make the handsomest sliced toma- 
toes, and have been pronounced by all who have tried them, 
unequalled in fine flavor and table qualities. The skinis 
thin, but rather tough, consequently the tomatoes keep in 
fine condition much longer than most other varieties. Color 
is a deep brilliant red. Ourstock has been carefully selected 
for four years past and is unsurpassed. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 
14 Ib., 90e.; Ib., $3.00. 
THE SHAH, or GOLDEN MIKADO. This is a 
beautiful new yellow tomato, a sport from the celebrated red 
variety, Turner Hybrid, or Mikado, and is identical with 
itinevery respect except in color (which is a dark, waxy 
yellow), having the same distinct foliage, the same enormous 
size, solidity and productiveness. Alternate slices of red 
and golden tomatoes make one of the most ornamental dishes 
that can be put upon thetable. Tryit. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 
4 Ib., 75e.; Ib., $2.50. 
LIVINGSTON’S BEAUTY. A fine variety, coming 
from Mr. A. W. Livingston, the well-known originator of 
the Acme, Paragon, Perfection and Favorite, from whom we 
obtained our seed stock. We find it very distinct from all 
former introductions. The color is a glossy crimson, with a 
purple tinge; it grows in clusters of four and five, retaining 
its large size late in the season; very solid, with a tough 
skin, making it very desirable for market and shipping. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; 14 Ib., 75e.; Ib., $2.50. 
LIVINGSTON’S NEW POTATO LEAF. Another 
fine market tomato, remarkable for its great firmness and 
solidity. It is named Potato Leaf, in consequence of its 
having such a very peculiar leaf, being whole, not cut orser- 
rated like the leaves of ordinary kinds. In this respect it 
resembles the Mikado, or Turner Hybrid, but while the 
fruit is not quite so large as these, but Jarge enough for all 
purposes, it is far smoother, equalling the old standard, 
Acme and Paragon, in thisrespect. Itisasecond early, 
and is ever-bearing until killed by frost. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; 
V4 \b., 75e.; 1b., $2.50. 
STATION UPRIGHT. A distinct new variety, origin- 
ated at the New York Experimental Station, by a cross on 
the French De Laye, or Tree Tomato. The plants are up- 
right like a tree or erect bush; fruit good size and brightred. 
A valuable variety for forcing. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25e. 
MATCHLESS. A new variety, of large size and red 
color; grown quite extensively in some sections of New 
Jersey for shipping. The great objection being the deep. 
indentation of the fruit around the stem. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 
25¢.; 44.1b., 75¢.; 1b., $2.50. 
THE PEACH TOMATO. This very useful and beau- 
tiful oddity in tomatoes is sure to attract attention and favor- 
able comment, whether growing in the garden, or served on 
the table, either raw or preserved. It is almost identical 
with some forms of peaches, both in shape and color. The 
fruit is produced in clusters, is very solid, with red interior, 
and red, pinkish and green blush on the outside skin, which 
can be easily peeled, like the skin of a peach. Vines com- 
pact in habit and very productive. For preserving, Peach 
Tomato is hard to beat. Pkt.,10c.; 0z.,49¢.; 2 0z., 75e. 
LIVINGSTON’S PERFECTION. This valuable variety 
comes from the same source as.vhe Acme and Paragon. It 
is shaped like the Acme, larger, fuily as early, perfectly 
smooth, blood-redin color, very solid and a heayy cropper. 
Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 20¢e.; 14 Ib., 60c.; 1b., $2.00. 
SELECTED EARLY ACME. Ripens evenly, of me- 
dium uniformsize, round, very solid, and of a pink purplish 
color; very productive, bearing until killed by frost. Extra 
selected stock. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 20c.; 14 1b., 60ce.; Ib., $2.00. 
THE QUEEN. A new variety, originated in Salem 
County, N. J., where it is greatly esteemed for canning 
purposes; grows very large, of bright red color, slightly 
rough at the stem end. Pkt., 5¢e.; 0z., 25¢.; 14 |b., 65¢.; Ib., 
$2.25. 
THE CARDINAL. This tomato was first discovered 
in a field of Acme, from which it is quite distinct in both fruit 
and foliage. Itis of vigorous growth, and bears abundantly 
throughout the season. The fruit is uniformly smooth and 
free from ridges, and is of a brilliant cardinal red. The flesh 
is of the same brilliant color, having no green core and very 
few seeds. Its evenness of ripening—so many tomatoes in 
the same stage at thesame time—is a marked feature in this 
variety, as is also the uniformity of the same large size 
throughout the entire season. Itkeeps well and isa fine 
shipper. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 25¢.; 14 Ib., 65e.; Ib., $2.25. 
SCOVILLE’S HYBRID. A variety originated near 
Syracuse, N. Y., whereitis very popular with market men 
and canners. In many respects it resembles the cardinal, of 
brilliant red color, large size and excellentin quality. Pkt., 
5e.; 0z., 25¢.; 4 Ib., 70¢.; 1b., $2.50. 
SELECTED EARLY PARAGON. Very solid, dark 
red color, heavy foliage, a favorite market variety; excellent 
for canning. Pkt.,5e.; 0z., 15¢.; 14 lb., 60c.; Ib., $2.00. 
LIVINGSTON’S FAVORITE. The originator, Mr. 
Livingston, describes this new tomato as follows: ‘‘The 
favorite has several advantages over my other varieties. It 
is smoother than the paragon, and never hollow late in the 
season. [had tomatoes ripe in July,and the sume vines 
had an abundant crop on them September 22d. Does not 
crack after ripening, is of a darker red than the Perfection, 
and is larger than either. It las very few seeds and is very 
productive.” Pkt., 5c.; 0Z., 15¢.; 14 1b., 60e.; Ib., $2.00. 
Trophy This well-known variety has become a favor- 
ite family and market tomato; large size, fine flavor, fruit 
solid. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25e.; 14 1b., 70c.; Ib., $2.50. 
GOLDEN QUEEN. A fine new yellow sort, of first- 
class quality. Itis solid, very smooth, free from ridges, 
large in size, ripens up evenly, and is a very handsome sort. 
The larger and riper fruits are frequently tinged with red at 
the blossom end. Ithas very little acid and the quality is 
excellent. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 44 Ib., 90c.; Ib., $3.00. 
The following varieties of Tomatoes are each 5 
cents per packet, 23 cents per ounce: 
King of the Earlies, Early Mayflower, Wonder of 
Italy, King Humbert, Essex Hybrid, Climax, Hatha- 
way’s Excelsior, General Grant, Feejee Island, Large 
Smooth Red, Cook’s Favorite, Canada Victor, Tree 
Tomato, Golden Trophy, Large Yellow, Pear-Shaped, 
and Red Cherry. 
