FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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Dreer's 



Stone 

 Tomato 



Liebesapfel, Ger. POiVl ATO 



Tomate, Fr. Tomate, 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. 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 in 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 

 xipened under glass, By training the vines on trellises or tying to stakes, the fruit will ripen better and be of finer quality. 

 Honor Bright. (For description, see Novelties, Page 4.) , Selected Paragon. A fine early variety and a heavy bearer ; 

 Pkt. lOcts. ; oz. 30 cts. ; \ lb. $1.00. fruit of large size, solid and smooth as an apple. Excellent 



Best Of AH. (Forcing.) The best tomato to grow under- for canning. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; \ lb. 75 cts.; lb. $2.50- 



glass. Immense cropper ; bears heavy clusters of fruit at 

 short intervals all over the plant ; deep scarlet ; very solid ; 

 good size and shape. Pkt. 15 cts. ; J oz. 30 cts. ; oz. 50 cts. 



For the best six specimens " Best of All Tomatoes,'" grown 

 from our seed and exhibited at the Annu il Exhibition of 

 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, November, jSgq, zue 

 offer a premium of $$.O0. 



Earliest of AH. (Forcing.) The earliest red tomato; 



medium size, brilliant red color and superior flavor. The 



fruits grow in large clusters and the vines are enormously 



productive. Pkt. 15 cts. ; \ oz. 30 cts. ; oz. 50 cts. 

 Atlantic Prize. Splendid extra early variety for general use, 



of large size, bright red color and smooth ; an extra early and 



productive. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; \ lb. 75 cts.; lb. 82.50. 

 Bright and Early. Nearly round, with smooth surface, 



deep red, skin firm, flesh solid and one of fine flavor. Pkt. 



10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; \ lb. SI. 00 ; lb. §3.00. 

 Lorillard. {Forcing.) A good sort for forcing under glass 



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



10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; \ lb. 81.00 ; lb. §3.00. 

 Mayflower. Excellent for forcing or outside use ; medium 



size; bright red. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; \ lb. 65 cts. 

 Early Michigan. Of medium size to large, very early, solid, 



smooth and perfectly shaped ; color, rich red ; of excellent 



flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; \ lb. 75 cts.; lb. 82.50. 

 Imperial. This variety matures early and maintains a good 



size through the season. A beautiful and meaty tomato. 



Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; \ lb. 75 cts.; lb. §2.50. 

 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. 

 Perfection. Larger than Acme, fully as early: perfectly 



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



oz. 20 cts.; } lb. 65 cts.; lb. 82.25- 



Dwarf Champion. An early and distinct variety, medium in 

 size, plant of dwarf and compact growth. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 

 20 cts. ; I lb. 65 cts.; lb. §2.25. 



Buckeye State. Fruits in immense clusters ; solid and 

 meaty ; color similar to Beauty. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 25 cts. ; \ lb. 

 75 cts.; lb. 82.50. 



Royal Red. Deep scarlet, a first-class main crop variety. 

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



Selected Trophy. One of the very best in cultivation. Our 

 seed is saved onlv from the finest ripe specimens, which for 

 size, smoothness, solidity and excellent flavor are unsurpassed. 

 Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; \ lb. 65 cts.; lb. 82.25. 



The 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 firm-fleshed, 

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

 Our tests from the introduction of this sort have proved it to 

 be a superior tomato ; suited to the wants of the most critical 

 Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts. ; \ lb. 75 cts. ; lb. S2.50. 



Aristocrat. In habit same as Dwarf Champion ; fruit Red 

 Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; ]- lb. 75 cts.: lb. 82.50. 



Beauty. Rich glossy crimson, with a slight purple tinge 

 grows in clusters of four to five ; is of large size, very smooth 

 and solid. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; \ lb. 65 cts.; lb. §2.25 



Favorite. Large size, ripens evenly and early ; very prolific 

 good flavor, flesh solid. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; \ lb. 65 cts 



Pink Mikado. [Turner's Hybrid) Very large and solid ; 

 purplish-red ; has distinct broad foliage. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 

 25 cts.; \ lb. 75 cts.; lb. 82-50. 



Red Mikado. Color bright red, of large size, borne in 

 clusters. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; ] lb. 75 cts.; lb. §2.50. 



Ponderosa. Large size, good solid substance, excellent for 

 stewing purpo = es. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; \ lb. $1.25- 



Golden Queen. A handsome yellow tomato, resembling 

 Paragon except color. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 25 cts. ; % lb. 75 cts. 



We can also supply : Red Peach, King Humbert, Red Pear=Shaped, Yellow Plum, Yellow Pear, Red Cherry, 

 Yellow Cherry, Red Currant, Strawberry or Ground Cherry, each at 10 cts. per pkt.; 25 cts. per oz. 



