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TO M ATO ES — Continued. 



Mayfl«\v«>r. Tliis variety is one of the earliest of tlie 

 large kinds in cultivation, at least one-third larger 

 than the early Aenie; of a bright red color, ripens 

 evenly up to the stem, and presents a beautiful ap- 

 pearance, shajie globular, slightly flattened, perfectly 

 smooth, flesh solid and unusually free from seeds; of 

 rich tlavor, and very productive until killed by frost. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 ets., 1 Ih. si 00. 



Mavflow! 



Paragon. A second early variety of great merit, pro- 

 ducing until the vines are killed by frost; ripens 

 evenly, very solid, of a dark red color and delicious 

 flavor; heavy foliage, therefore it does not sunburn, 

 and is the favorite market and canning variety. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., i lb. $1.00. 



Optimus. The fruit resembles the Favorite in general 

 appearance, but is more uniform in size and shape 

 and ripens more evenly. The flesh is a bright crim- 

 son color and free from hard spots. A desirable can- 

 ning sort. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



Golden Queen. A very handsome yellow Tomato; re- 

 sembles the Paragon in size, solidity, and productive- 

 ness. For preserving this sort will be found valuable. 

 Per pkt., 10 cts. ; oz,, 30 cts. 



Mikado Tomato. We consider this one of the finest 

 Tomatoes ever sent out. It is of very large size and 

 line flavored. For slicing it will be found excellent, 

 as it has few seeds and is very solid. The To- 

 matoes are borne in clusters of 4 to 7, ripen evenly, 

 and remain firm when fully ripe. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



Optimus. 



Dreer's Selected Trophy. One of the very best in 

 cultivation ; our seed is saved only from the finest ripe 

 specimens, which for size, smoothness, solidity and 

 excellent flavor are unsurpassed. It is one of the gar- 

 deners' favorites. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



Red Peav. Oval shape; similar to Yellow Pear, except 

 of a beautiful red color. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



Yellow Pear. True pear shape, small size, smooth, 

 used for preserving. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



King Humbert, Strawberry Tomato. A desirable 

 sort for preserving and for table, decorations. Of a 

 delicate strawberry flavor, and an excellent preserving 

 sort. 15 cts. per pkt. ; 2 for 25 cts. 



TURNIPS. 



Steckrube, Ger. Navel, Fe. Naho Comun, Sp. 

 Delight in a light, rich, sandy loam, which has been well manured. For early use, sow as soon as the ground 

 opens in the .spring, in drills from 12 to 15 inches apart ; thin out to 6 or 9 inches in the rows, or sow broadcast. As 

 soon as the first leaves appear, sprinkle with soot, wood-ashes, air-slaked lime, or Slug Shot, to desti-oy the little black 

 fly, which will devour the plants if. not attended to in time. Slug Shot is a certain remedy for the black fly. For a 

 succession, continue to sow every two weeks until June; for a fall and winter crop, sow in July and August; do not 

 sow later than the 1st of September. Tlie Kuta Bagas are grown for feeding stock, and are also exeellent for the table. 

 Take up the roots in November or before severe frosts; cut off the tops within an inch of tlie crown, store in a cool 

 cellar or pit, or pile up in a conical form, out of doors, in dry ground ; cover carefully with long straw, and finish by 

 earthing up, covering them with about 12 or 15 inches of earth, leaving a trench around the heap to carry off the 

 dampness; leave a vent or air-hole, by placing a bunch of straw in the top. Put away in this manner they will be 

 found in good condition in the spring. 



Extra Early Purple Top Milan. This variety is at 

 least two weeks earlier than any other. It is of a 

 handsome appearance, somewhat flattened, white with 

 purple toj), flesli snow-white, fine-grained and delicate 

 flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Extra Early Munich. A very early variety, purple 

 top, white flesh, of fine grain and good flavor. Should 

 be grown quickly. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts., 

 lb. 75 cts. 



Early White Flat Dutch. An early, white-fleshed 

 variety, of quick growth, mild flavor, and excellent 

 quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 ets., i lb. 25 ets., lb. 75 cts. 



Early White Egg. An egg-shaped variety, for spring 

 or fall sowing, flesh white, firm, fine-grained, mild and 

 sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1(1 ct-s., | lb 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Early Red, or Purple Top Flat. This strap- leaved 

 variety is the principal sort for early spring and fall 

 use; top is red or purple above ground, flesh fine 

 grained, of mild flavor, and a good keeper. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Long White, or Cow Horn. Grows very quickly, 

 partly above ground ; very jiroductive, flesh white, 

 fine-grained and sweet, of excellent quality for family 

 and market gardeners' use. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Robertson's Golden Ball, or Orange Jelly. A 

 rapid grower, of excellent flavor, globe-shaped, bright 

 yellow color, good keeper, and a superior table variety, 

 or for stock. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



