FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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TOMATO. 



Liebesapfel, Ger. Tomate, Fr. Tomaie, Sp. 



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

 high, transplant into another hot-bed 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 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 obtain early fruit. Suffi- 

 cient 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 pro- 

 ductiveness, the fruit will ripen better and be of finer quality. 



The StOlie. Fruit very large, bright scarlet, very smooth, 



ripening evenly to the stem without a crack; exceedingly 



solid and firm fleshed. One of the best. Selected seed. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. 80 cts., lb. §3.00. 

 Acme. One of the best for family use ; ripens evenly, of 



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



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 60 cts., lb. §2. 00. 

 Atlantic Prize, or Early Ruby. An extra early and 



very productive variety, valuable to market growers. Pkt. 



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

 Beauty. Rich glossy crimson with a slight purple tinge ; 



the fruit grows in clusters of 4 to 5 ; is of large size, very 



smooth and solid. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 60 cts., 



lb. $2 00. 

 Favorite. One of the largest and most perfect shaped va- 

 rieties, ripens evenly and early; very prolific, good flavor, 



flesh solid. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., £ lb. 60 cts., lb. $2 00. 

 Perfection. Larger than Acme, fully as early, perfectly 



smooth, solid, almost round, deep red in color. Pkt. 5 cts., 



oz. 20 cts., I lb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 00. 

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



solid ; skin purplish red ; has distinct broad foliage. Pkt. 5 



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

 Paragon. A fine early variety and a heavy bearer, fruit of 



large size, solid and smooth as an apple. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 



cts., \ lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00 

 Lorillartl. A splendid sort for forcing under glass as well 



as for out-door culture ; bright, glossy red, smooth, and very 



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



Long' Keeper. Of medium size and shapely form, re- 

 markably solid and a long keeper; of a deep pink color. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., I- lb. 80 cts., lb. 83.00. 



DAVarf Champion. An early and distinct variety, com- 

 ing rapidly to maturity; medium in size; plant of dwarf and 

 compact growth. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., J lb. 75 cts. 



Hoi'Sforcl'S Prelude. Bright, crimson, round, smooth; 

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

 ■ grow under glass or out of dooi - s; very early. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 30 cts., \ lb. 80 cts. 



Ignotum. Excellent for family or market use; very pro- 

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

 heavy and solid. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts , \ lb. 60 cts. 



Ringleader. A remarkably large and heavy-fruited To- 

 mato, deep red in color. Flesh very thick, solid and of ex- 

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

 be depended upon for early fruit. Pkt. 10 cts , oz. 30 cts., 

 i lb. $1.00. 



Red Mikado. We consider this one of the best. 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., \ lb. SI. 00. 



Royal Red. Royal Red is a first-class main crop variety, 

 and will prove of special value to canners and catsup makers 

 by reason of its beautiful deep red color of both skin and 

 flesh, without any trace of purple tinge. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 

 cts., i lb. $1.00.' 



Buckeye State. New, one of the largest ; fruits in im- 

 mense clusters; in solidity and meatiness it has no equal. 

 Color similar to Beautv, but somewhat darker and richer. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts.,'£ lb. $1.00. 



Ponderosa. In size and irregularity of outline resembles 

 the Ringleader, but is lighter in color ; of good solid substance 

 and a heavy yielder. These large varieties are excellent for 

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



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 unsur- 

 passed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 80 cts. 



GrOlden Queen. A very handsome yellow Tomato; re- 

 sembles the Paragon in size, solidity and productiveness. 

 For preserving this sort will be found valuable. Pkt. 10 

 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



We can also supply the following varieties: Cardinal, Cheinin, Optimus, Peach, King- Humbert, Red 

 Pear-Shaped, Yellow Plum, Red Cherry, YelloAV Cherry, Red Currant/ Strawberry, or 

 Ground Cherry, each at 10 cts. per pkt., 30 cts. per ounce. 



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