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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



The Stone Tomato. 



Dwarf Champion. 



TOMATO. 



Licbesapfil, Ger. Tomale, Fr. Tomate, Sp. 



For early plants sow in hot-beds early in March, in drills 5 inches apart and \ inch deep; when ihe plants are about 2 inches 

 tigh, transplant into another hot-bed 4 inches apart each way ; plant out in the open ground early in May, or as soon as danger 

 feom frost is over, 4 feet apart each way in hills, which should have a shovelful 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 obt.iin early fruit. Sufficient plants 

 for a small garden can be grown in a shallow box or a large flower-pot, by placing it in a sunny window of a warm room or 

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

 frost and ripened under glass. By training the Tomato vines on trellises or tying to stakes, they will increase in productiveness, 

 the fruit will ripen better and be of finer quality. 



Tlie stone. This proved to be the best in our trials last 

 year. Fruit very large, bright scarlet, very smooth, ripen- 

 ing evenly to the steui without a crack; exceedingly solid 

 and firm fleshed. Selected seed. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., \ lb. ai.25, lb. §4 00. 



Aeine. One of the best for lamily use ; ripens evenly, of 

 medium uniform size, round, very solid, of a pinkish color. 

 Pkt. 5 CIS., oz. 25 CIS., \ lb. 75 cts., lb. §2.50. 



Liiving'Ston's Beauty. Rich glo.ssy crimson with a slight 

 purple tinge; the Iruit grows iu clusters of 4 to 5 ; is of 

 large size, very smooth and solid. 



Pkt. 10 cts , oz. 25 CIS., ^ lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



Xiivillg'StOll'S Favorite. One of the largest and most 

 perfect shaped varieties, ripens evenly and early ; very pro- 

 lific, good flavor, few seeds, flesh solid; bears shipping 

 well. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 75 cts., lb. §2.50. 



LaviugSton'S Perfection. Larger thon Acme, fully as 

 early, perfectly smooth, solid, almost round, deep red in 

 color, with few seeds, and ripening all through at the same 

 time. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 75 cts., lb. §2.50. 



Idxkado ( Turner s Hybrid). Very large, fairly smooth and 

 solid; skin purplish red; has distinct broad foliage. 

 Pkt. 10 CIS., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 75 cts., lb. §2. 50. 



Parag'On {^Selected'). A fine early variety and a heavy 

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

 Our seed has been carefully selected from the earliest and 

 most perfectly formed fruits, and will give satisfaction to 

 canners and market gardeners. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 75 cts., lb. 82.50. 



Atlantic Prize, or Early Ruby. An extra early and 



very productive varietv, valuable to market growers. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 2-5 cts., \ lb. 75 cts., lb. §2.50. 



Thorb urn's liOng: Keeper. Of medium size and 

 shapely form, remarkably solid and a long keeper ; of a 

 deep pink color; entirely distinct; very suitable for slic- 

 ing and a good sal.id Tom.ito. 



Pkt 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., \ lb. §1.25, lb. 84.00. 

 Dwarf Clianipion. .An early and distinct variety, com- 

 ing rapidly to matiuily ; medium in size; plant of dwarf 

 and compact growth. 



Pkt. 10 CIS., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. §1.00, lb. §3.00. 

 Horsford's Prelude. Bright, crimson, round, smooth; 

 rather under size and growing in clusters; first-class sort 

 to grow under glass or out of doors; very early. 

 Pkt. 10 cts , oz. 30 cts., \ lb. §1.00, lb. §3.00. 

 Ig"notUin. Excellent for family or market use; very pro- 

 lific ; the earliest of the large, deep red, smooth varieties, 

 heavy and solid. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. §1.00, llx §3 00. 

 liOrillard. A splendid sort for forcing under glass as well 

 as for out-door culture; bright, glossy red, smooth; of fine 

 flavor and very early. 



Pkt. 10 CIS., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. §1.00, lb. §3.00. 

 Ringleadei". A remarkably large and heavy-fruited To- 

 mato. The flesh is very thick, solid and of excellent 

 quality. It is a second early variety, and should not be 

 depended upon for earlv fruit. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. $1.00, lb. §3.50. 

 Ked Mikado. We consider this one of the finest Tomatoes 

 ever sent out. For slicing it will be found excellent, as it 

 has few seeds and is very solid. The Tomatoes are of a 

 bright red color, large size, borne in clusters of 4 to 7, 

 ripen evenly, and remain firm when fully ripe. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



