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TOMATOES— Continued 



THE DWARF TYPE 



These form compact, upright bushes, about 3 feet tall, with 

 heavy, leathery foliage. Of particular value where garden space 

 is limited. 

 Dwarf Champion. Early. Color purplish-pink. Pkt., 10 



cts.; oz., 45 cts.; Jib., $1.25. 

 Dwarf Stone. Very solid, ripens evenly and of excellent flavor. 



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



OLD STANDARDS 



We can supply seeds of Acme, Favorite, Paragon and 



Trophy at the uniform prices of pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; 

 I lb., $1.00. 



Navet, Fr. 



FORCING TOMATOES 



Comet. Fruits medium size, rich scarlet, good quality and 

 produced in clusters. Pkt., 10 cts.; | oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 

 i lb., $1.50. 



Lorillard. Bright red, smooth, early. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 

 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; | lb., $1.50. 



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 Cur- 

 rant, Red Peach, Strawberry, or Ground Cherry. 

 Each at 10 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per oz. 



TOMATO PLANTS. See page 212. 



Nabo, Sp. 



Welz Ruben, Ger. 



One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill, one to two pounds for an acre. 



CULTURE — For early, sow seed thinly in open ground in spring in drills 18 to 20 inches apart. Thin out seedlings to 3 or 4 inches 

 apart. For succession sow every two weeks until May 15th. For fall and winter sow in July and August. A good crop may often be 

 grown by scattering seed thinly in the cornfield at last cultivation. For Ruta Baga sow seed in open ground during June and early July. 

 Take up the roots just before winter, top and store in cool cellar, or pit outdoors. 



Early White Flat Dutch (Slrap-Leaf) . Of quick growth and Yellow- Aberdeen, Purple Top. Very hardy and productive, 

 mild flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. good keeper, globe shaped and of fine quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



Same as above except 

 15 cts.; } lb., 40 cts.; 



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Extra Early Purple-Top Milan. 



with purple top. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz. 

 lb., $1.25. 



Early White Milan. Like above, but pure white. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Purple Top White Globe. (See cut.) It is of round shape, 

 very handsome and of superior quality. The flesh is white and 

 skin white, with purple at portion which grows above the ground. 

 It is in best condition for table use when roots are about three 

 inches in diameter. Grows rapidly and produces large crops. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Red or Purple Top (Strap-Leaf). Good for early spring and 

 fall use. Roots flatTlop red^r purple, flesh fine grained and 

 mild flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; fib., 35ct=.; lb., $1.00. 



Snow Ball. Matures in from six to seven weeks. The roots 

 have a smooth white skin and are nearly round. This Turnip 

 does not grow large, but is one of the best to sow very early in 

 the spring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Early White Egg. Adopted for either spring or fall sowing. 

 The tops are small and roots are of medium size, with white 

 skin and flesh. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; Jib., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Long White, or Cow Horn. Grows very quickly, partly 

 above ground; flesh white, fine grained and sweet; of excellent 

 quality for ifamily use and for stock feeding. The roots are 

 very large, 1 sometimes fifteen inches long by four inches in 

 diameter. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ilb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Yellow Globe (Amber Globe). It produces a globe-shape root, 

 with smooth skin and light-yellow flesh, which is firm and sweet. 

 It grows to a large size, and keeps well until late in the spring. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Golden Ball. A rapid grower of excellent flavor, globe-shaped, 

 medium size; of bright yellow color. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 ilb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



RUTA BAGA 



These are easily the best keepers because of their solidity. May 



be harvested and stored like potatoes. 



Dreer's Improved Purple Top. Remarkable for uniform 

 shape and fine quality, and also a splendid keeper. Skin is 

 smooth and flesh a beautiful yellow color and fine grained. 

 The flavor is very sweet and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 i lb., 35 cts.; lb., Sl.OO. 



Budlong's Improved. White, very sweet; much milder 

 flavor than most other sorts; globe-shaped; skin a creamy- 

 yellow. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



American Purple Top. Very hardy and productive. The 

 flesh is yellow, solid and sweet; good for stock or table use. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



Golden Heart. A Danish variety of large size. A heavy 

 cropper of best quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 30 

 Cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 Seven Top. Cultivated largely in the South for its green tops, 

 which make excellent Winter greens. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 i lb., 35 cts.; lb., 00 cts. 



Purple-top White Globe Turnip 



TOBACCO 



Offered with Agricultural Seed, see page 50. 



BIRD SEEDS 



Our bird seeds are ail carefully selected and re-cleaned. Prices 

 subject to market changes. All Bird Seeds are sent by express or 

 freight, at purchaser's expense. If wanted by Parcel Post, add 

 S cts. per lb. to points East of the Mississippi River; lo cts. per 

 lb. lo points West of the Mississippi River. 



Lb. 10 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 



Mixed Bird Seed $0 20 $150 $5 50 $10 00 



Canary, Plain 20 150 5 50 10 00 



Bird Rape 20 1 75 6 50 12 00 



Hemp 15 1 25 4 50 8 00 



Sunflower for Parrots, etc.... 20 1 75 6 50 12 00 



Bird Millet 20 150 5 50 10 00 



Wild Bird Mixture 25 2 00 9 00 15 00 



Lettuce. Oz., 5 cts 35 3 00 



