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NEW DWAKP CHAMPION TOMATO. 

 DWARF CHAMPION. A very distinct new variety of 



upriglit growth, as shown in the above cut. Alter Atlantic 

 Prize and our Extra Early Trophy, it is probably t)ie earliest 

 tomato grown. Its close, upright growth allows it to be 

 planted closer together than other varieties. The fruit 

 resembles the Acme, is of a purplish pink color and always 

 smooth and symmetrical in form. It is of medium size and 

 attractive in appearance ; the skin is tough and the flesh solid 

 and of fine quality. A very shy seeder. Pkt., lOc; oz.,30c,; 

 i^lb., 90c.; lb,, SS.iZ.'S. 



LrvrVGSTON'S NEW POTATO I^EAF. 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 or serrated 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 large enough for all purposes, it is far 

 smoother, equalling the old standard, Acme and Para- 

 gon, in this respect. It is a second early, and is ever-bearing 

 until killed by frost, and it takes a pretty sharp frost or two 

 before the fruit is injured, being protected by the heavy 

 leaves. Market gardeners give it a trial; it will stand the 

 knocks of a market wagon first rate. It has the Acine color 

 and is very prolific. Pkt., 10c. ; oz.,25c.; >flb.,75c.; lb., §2.50. 



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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 

 mtenor, and red, pinkish and green blush on the outside 

 skin, which can be easily peeled, like the skin of a peach. 

 Vines compact in habitand very productive. For preserving, 

 Peaeh Tomato is hard to beat. Pkt., lOc; oz., 40c.; 2 ozs., 75c. 





THE MIKADO, OK TURNER HYBRID. This new 

 variety, also called the $1600 Tomato, originated in Iowa, 

 and is entirely distinct from all known varieties. The foliage 

 diflers from that of all other tomatoes, the large leaves being 

 entire and not cut. It is a rank 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 tomatoes is from twelve 

 to eighteen ounces. They ripen up evenly and are entirely free 

 from core. They make the handsomest sliced tomatoes, 

 and have been pronounced by all who have tried them. 

 unequalled in fine flavox- and table qualities. The skin is 

 thin, but rather tough, consequently the tomatoes keep in 

 fine condition much longer than most other varieties. Color 

 is a deep brilliant red. Our stock has been carefully selected 

 for three years past and is unsurpassed. Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 30c.; 

 J41b.,90c.; lb., 83.00. 



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-scarlet color, free from cracks and rot. 

 The flesh is of a crimson-scarlet color, quite distinct and beau- 

 tiful. It is also a .splendid keeping and shipping variety. 

 Pkt., lOc; oz., 25c.; i^ lb., 75c.; lb., S2.50. 



EARLY MARKET CHAMPION. This valuable new 

 tomato originated with a prominent Philadelphia market 

 gardener, who has for many years made the selection and 

 improvement of the tomato a specialty. He has always had 

 extremely fine, large tomatoes in manket ahead of all com- 

 petitors, thus realizing handsome prices for his crop. He has 

 also carried away first prizes at all the fairs where exhibited. 

 His aim has always been to combine earliness with large size 

 and perfect, smooth shape, and that he has succeeded in a, 

 most wonderful degree is evidenced in the Market Cham- 

 pion. The fruit is of a bright, glossy, pinkish purple, almost 

 like wax, flesh is very hard and solid, keeping a long time 

 after ripe without getting soft or rotting. Its shape is most 

 perfect, being smooth and uniform in size, ripening all over 

 at one time. It is a vigorous grower, the foliage being quite 

 distinct. There is no other purple tomato cultivated that 

 will ripen so early or produce more bushels of large, hand- 

 some fruit to the acre, than the Market Champioii. Pkt., 

 lOc; oz.,30c.; i41b.,90c.; lb., 53.00. 



