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TOMATO 



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CULTURE. — For first early Tomatoes select varieties of the earliest type, and start plants under glass during February. 

 When 2 inches high transplant into flats, thumb pots or plant boxes, and later on transplant again, giving more room. Never 

 crowd the plants, but keep them short and stocky. Plants already in bloom or with fruit set, if in vpooden plant boxes or in pots, 

 may be transplanted to open ground without disturbing their roots, and will continue to bloom and fruit witbout check. Set 

 these sorts 4 feet apart each way in warm, mellow soil of fair fertility as soon as danger from belated frost is past. For main crop,, 

 the plants can be started somewhat later, in hot bed or cold frame, once transplanted to keep them stocky, and then set in open 

 ground in fairly warm soil, 5 feet apart each way. Applications of superphosphate, or some good complete (vegetable) fertilizer 

 will hasten maturity and increase yield. One ounce of seed will produce from 3,OQ0 to 4,000 plants. 



Dwarf Stone. (See cut.) This desirable variety of To- 

 mato was originated by "Livingston," the Tomato 

 specialist. In habit of vine it resembles Dwarf Champion, 

 but IS of stronger growth, and stands more erect. The 

 Tomatoes resemble the original Stone in color, shape, 

 and, what is remarkable for an erect sort, they are 

 practically the same size. The shape is perfect, 

 with good skin, vfry solid flesh, ripens 

 evenly and is of excellent flavor. Fkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; \ lb., $1.25. 

 The Stone. Dreer's selected stock. Fruit 

 veiylargeanddeep;brightscarlet;smooth, 

 ripening evenly to the stem without a 

 crack; exceedingly solid and firm-fleshed, 

 of tlie finest quality. The plants grow 

 vigorously, and are very productive; the 

 Tomatoes are heavy and thick meated, 

 making it an extremely valuable variety 

 for family use and for canning purposes. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 

 For Plants, see page 212. 

 Matchless. A large, bright red Tomato, 

 very solid and meaty, containing but few 

 seeds. The flavor is excellent. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; \ lb., $1.25. 

 Dreer's Superb Salad. This variety 

 is distinctly a salad Tomato, as it is just 

 the right size for serving whole with let- 

 tuce or for putting up whole in jars. 

 The color is a rich scarlet. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; \ lb., $1.25. 

 Trophy. A reliable old-time favorite. 

 Fruits are of large size, smooth, solid 



and excellent flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 3o cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 

 Acme. Medium uniform size, round, very solid, of a pinkish 



color. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 

 Livingston's Qlobe. A productive globe-shaped Tomato. 

 Skin purplish-pink and fruits large, solid and of good quality. 

 Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; \ lb., $1.25. 

 Beauty. Rich glossy crimson, with a slight purple tinge; 

 large size, very smooth, solid and productive. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 

 Ponderosa. Fruits very large, purplish-pink, solid and 

 continues ripening until frost. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 

 I- lb., $1.50. For plants, see page 212. 

 Crimson Cushion. Large size, nearly round and of very 



good quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; \ lb., $1.50. 

 Golden Queen. A very handsome large yellow Tomato. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; \ lb., $1.25. 

 PRESERVING TOMATOES.— The following small-fruited 

 varieties are used for making preserves, and are also quite 

 ornamental: Pear=shaped Red, Pear=shaped Yellow, 

 Yellow Plum, Yellow Cherry, Red Cherry, Red 

 Currant, Red Peach, Strawberry, or Ground 

 Cherry. Each at 10 cts. per pkt.; 45 cts. per oz. 

 TOMATO PLANTS. See page 212. 



Avon Early. (See Specialties, page 10.) Pkt, 25 cts. ; J 

 oz., 75 cts.; oz., $1.25; I lb., $4.00. 



Comet. Forcing. An excellent variety for forcing. Fruits 

 medium size, rich scarlet, good quality and produced in 

 clusters. Pkt, 10 cts.; | oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.;|^ lb., 

 $1.50. 



Lorillard. (^Forcing.) A good sort for forcing under glass 

 as well as for out-door culture. Bright red, smooth, early. 

 Pkt, 10 cts.; ^ oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; I lb., $1.50. 



Bonny Best. An early and productive variety. Fruits are 

 round, somewhat flattened at stem end, and are produced in 

 abundance. The color is scarlet, and it is a good forcing 

 Tomato. Pkt, 10 cts.; ^ oz., 30 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; Jib., 

 $1.25. For plants, see page 212. 



John Baer. An early variety. Medium size, nearly round 

 in shape, scarlet color and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 J oz., 30 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; \ lb., $1.25. 



Spark's Earliana. An extra early and productive variety. 

 Fruits smooth and bright red; very solid and of fine flavor. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; \ lb., $1.25. 



June Pink. This is really a pink "Spark's Earliana," as it 

 resembles that variety in every way except the color, which is 

 pink. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; \ lb., $1.25. 



Early Detroit. The vines make a stronger growth than 

 most other early sorts. Medium to large size, nearly round, 

 skin purplish-pink. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz. , 45 cts.; } lb., $1.25. 



Dwarf Champion. An early and distinct variety, medium 

 in size, plant of dwarf and compact growth. Color purplish- 

 pink. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; | lb., $1.25. 



Paragon. A fine early variety. Fruit deep red, solid and 

 smooth as an apple. A good Tomato either for slicing or 

 canning. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 



Favorite. Large size, ripens evenly and early; very prolific, 

 good flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 



SORREL 



Oseille, Fr. Acedera, Sp. Sauerampfer, Ger. 



Culture. — Used for soups and salads on account of its pleas- 

 ant acid flavor. Sow seed in any good garden soil, in shallow 

 drills a foot apart. Thin plants to a few inches apart and re- 

 move seed stalks as soon as they appear. 



Large°leaved Garden. The largest leaved and best va- 

 riety, Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 50 cts. 



