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Liehesapfel, Ger. 



TOMATO, 



Tom.ite, Fr. 



Tomates, Sp. 



; ) Pkt., lO.cts.; J oz., 25 cts.: 



The vines grow strong and healthy, 

 in heavy bunches at short distances 

 fruits grow to a good size, are very 



I but few seeds; color deep scarlet. 



For early plants sow in hotbeds early in March, in drills 5 inches apart and J incli deep; when the plants are about 2 inches 

 Tiigh, transplant^ into another hotbed 4 inches apart each way ; plant out in the open ground early in May, or as soon as danger 

 from frost is over, 4 feet apart eacli way in hills, which should have a i^hovelful of well-rotted manure mixed with the soil. Water 

 freely at time of transplanting; when the first fruit is set, pinch off the ends of the branches to obtain early fruit. Sufficient plants 

 for a small garden can be grown in a sliallow box or large flower-pot by placing it in a sunny window in a warm room or kitchen. 

 For late use sow in a sheltered border m May, and set out the plants in July; the green fruit can be picked off before frost and i 

 ripened under glass. By training the vines on trellises or tying to stake, the fruit will ripen better and be of finer qualily. 



Dreer'S Earliest Cluster. The earliest and best extra early 



variety on the market. (See jjage 8.) Pkt., 15 cts.; -ioz., 



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

 Livingston's Globe. A fine new variety, globe-shape and 



productive. (See page f 



40 cts.; \ lb., S1.25. 

 Best of All {Forcing). 



and produce Tomatoes 



all over the i>Iant. The 



solid nntl firm, containin;. 



Pkt.. 10 cts.; .J oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 

 L,orU\ard (Forcing-). A good sort for -forcing under glasN as 



well as for outdoor culture; britjht red, smooth, early. Pkt., 



10 cts ; oz., 35 cts.; ^ lb., §1.00. 

 Mayflower. Excellent for forcing or outside use ; medium 



size ; bright red. Pkt., 5 Cts.; oz. , 25 cts.; ^ lb., 75 cts. 

 Frograore Selected. A forcing variety of great merit. The 



plants are healthv and very productive, the fruit growing in 



large clusters. Shape round, color deep bright red. Pkt., 



10 cts.; i oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 Cts. 

 Dreer'S Earliest of All. Very early, medium size. Flesh 



is solid, color brilliant red. The fruits grow in clusters, and 



continue to ripen until fall. Put., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; ^ lb., 



$1.00. 

 Spark's Earliana. Not as early as " Dreer's Earliest Clus- 

 ter" but a good variety. It is hardy, and can be set out 



early. Color of flesh deep red, very solid and good flavor. 



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

 Chalk's Early Jewel. Ripens later than Spark's Earliana, 



but more desirable for home use, as fruits are thicker through 



and more solid ; color bright scarlet and quality good. Pkt., 



10 cts.; oz., 33 cts.; \ lb., $1,00. 



Atlantic Prize, or Early Ruby. Splendid extra early 



variety for general use, of large size, bright red color and 



smooth. Pkt., 5 cts ; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 

 Dwarf Champion. An early and distinct variety, medium 



in size, plant of dwarf and compact growth. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz , 35 cts.; \ lb., §1.00. 

 The flarvel. This is a distinct variety, noted for its marvel- 

 ous productiveness and fine quality. The Tomatoes are of 



medium size and in shape almost round like an apple. They 



grow in clusters all over the vine. The color when ripe is at 



light red, very attractive. Pkt., 10»cts.; oz., 35 cts.; Jib., §1.00. 

 Selected Paragon. A fine-early variety and a heavy bearer ; 



fruit of large size, solid and smooth as an apple. Excellent 



for canning. Pkt , S'cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 65 cts. 

 Crimson Cushion. Large size, sometimes weigh one pound. 



Nearly round and of very good quality, being free from acid 



taste; color bright scarlet. Pkt., 10 els.; oz., 50 cis.; Jib., 



$1.50. 

 Pink Mikado, or Turner Hybrid. Very large, solid and 



good flavor. Pkt., 5 cts,; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb,, 85 cts. 

 riatchless. A large, bright red Tomato, very solid and meaty, 



containing but few seeds. Tlie flavor is excellent. Pkt,, 5 



cts.; oz , 35 cts ; \ lb., 85 cts. 

 New Dwarf Stone. This new Tomato was originated by 



" Livingston," the Tomato specialist. In habit of vine it re- 

 sembles 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 perfeci, 



with good skin, very solid flesh, ripens evenly and is of ex- 

 cellent Havor. Pkt., 10 ct~.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., §1.00. 



Stone. Dreer's selected stock. (See cut.) Fruit very large 

 and deep ; bright scarlet ; smooth, ripening evenly to the stem 

 without a crack; exceedingly solid and fiim-fleshed, of the 

 finest quality; one of the best for family use and for canneries. 

 Pkt,, 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 05 cts. 



riagnus. This Tomato is the same color as Acme, being a 

 glossy red. It is medium early, perfect form, grows large and 

 attractive. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., §1.00. 



Table Queen. Tomatoes quite large and very solid ; color 

 purplish-red and quality good. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ 

 lb., 85 cts. 



Ponderosa. This is one of the largest varieties ; although 

 somewhat irregular in shape, it is good, particularly for stew- 

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



Honor Bright. The foliage is yellowish-green and the fruits 

 grow in clusters of from 3 to 5 large Tomatoes. The color, 

 when fully ripe, is a rich bright red, but during growth it 

 makes several interesting changes in color. First light green, 

 then an attractive waxy-white, then lemon, changing to rich 

 bright red at maturity. The quality is very fine. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



PKT. 



Acme § 5 



Perfection 5 



Favorite 5 



Trophy. 5 



Beauty 5 



Freedom 5 



Enormous 5 



Buckeye State 5 



Roynl Red 5 



Imperial 5 



Golden Queen 10 



King Humbert 10 



TOMATO PLANTS. (See page 47.) 



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WE CAN AXSO SUPPLY : Ked Peacli. Red Pear-sliaped. Yellow Plum, Yellow Pear, Red Cherry. Yellow Cherry, Red 

 Currant, Strawberry or Ground Cherry, each 5 cts. per pkt.; 25 cts. per oz. 



