FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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TOMATO 



Liebesapfel, Ger. 

 Tomate, Fr. Tomate, Sp. 



The Stone Tomato 



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 hhls, which should have a shovelfull of well-rotted 

 manure mixed with the soil. Water freely at time of transplanting ; when the first fiuit 

 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 be ripened under glass. By training the tomato vines on trellises or tying to stakes, they mil increase in 

 productiveness, the fruit will ripen better and be of finer quality. Our trials of 1896 embraced sixty varieties of distinct 

 types, and our judgment as noted when in full bearing, is given in the description of each variety. In northern 

 latitudes the cluster varieties are sure to develop and give good results. 



The Stone. Fruit very large and deep; bright scarlet; smooth, ripening evenly to the 

 stem without a crack ; exceedingly solid and firm-fleshed ; the best for family use and 

 for canneries. Our tests from the introduction of this sort have proved it to be a 

 superior tomato. Pkt. 10 cts ; oz. 25 cts ; \ lb. 75 cts. 

 Early riichigan. One of the best, of medium size to large, and continuing so through 

 the season ; very early, solid, smooth and perfectly shaped ; color rich red ; of excel- 

 lent flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz 25 cts.; \ lb. 75 cts. 

 Imperial. This new variety matured very early in our grounds, and maintained a good 

 size through the season. A beautiful, symmetrical and meaty tomato. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 oz 40 cts ; \ lb. $1.00. 

 Acme. One of the best for family use ; ripens evenly ; of medium uniform size, round, 



very solid, of a pinkish color. Pkt. 10 cts ; oz. 20 cts.; \ lb. 60 cts. 

 Atlantic Prize. An extra early and productive. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz 20 cts.; \ lb. 60 cts. 

 Aristocrat. In habit same as LVarf Champion ; fruit pink. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts. 

 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. 20 cts.; \ lb. 60 cts. 

 Favorite. One of the largest and most perfect-shaped varieties ; ripens evenly and 

 early ; very prolific, good flavor, flesh solid. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; \ lb. 60 cts. 

 Bright and Early. (See Novelties.) Pkt. 10 cts. 

 Perfection. Larger than Acme, fully as early ; perfectly smooth, solid, almost round ; 



deep red in color. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; \ lb. 60 cts, 

 Selected Paragon. A fine early variety and a heavy bearer ; fruit of large size, solid 

 and smooth as an apple. Excellent for canning. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts ; \ lb. 60 cts. 

 Dwarf Champion. An early and distinct variety, coming rapidly to maturity ; me- 

 dium in size, plant of dwarf and compact growth. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; \ lb. 75 cts. 

 Ignotum. Excellent for family or market use ; very prolific; deep red. Pkt. 5 cts.; 



oz. 20 cts.; \ lb. 60 cts. 

 Lorillard. The best sort for forcing under glass as well as for out-door culture ; bright 



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

 Mayflower. Excellent for forcing ; medium size and solid ; bright red. Pkt. 10 cts.; 



oz. 30 cts. 

 New York (Thorburns). (See Novelties.; Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 

 Long Keeper. Of medium size, remarkably solid and a long-keeper ; of a deep pink 



color. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; £ lb. 60 cts. 

 Horsford's Prelude. Crimson, round, smooth, cluster ; first-class sort to grow under 



glass or out of doors; very early. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 

 Buckeye State. One of the largest ; fruits in immense clusters ; solid and meaty. 



similar to Beauty, but darker and richer. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; \ lb. 75 cts. 

 Royal Red. Royal Red is a first-class main crop variety. Pkt. 5 cts.;oz. 25 cts. 



75 cts. 

 Selected Trophy. One of the very best in cultivation. Our seed is saved only frc 

 finest ripe specimens, which for size, smoothness, solidity and excellent flavor are unsur 



passed. Pkt. 5 cts ; oz. 25 cts.; \ lb 

 Honor Bright. (See Novelties. ) Pkt. 15 cts.; 



2 pkts. for 25 cts. 

 Pink Mikado (Turner's Hybrid). Very large 

 and solid ; purplish red ; has distinct broad 

 foliage. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; J lb. 75 cts. 

 Red Mikado. We consider this one of the best for slicing, as it has few 

 seeds and is very solid. Color bright red ; of large size, borne in clus- 

 ters. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; £ lb. 75 cts. 

 Ringleader. A remarkably large and heavy-fruited Tomato, deep red 

 in color ; flesh very thick, solid and of excellent quality. A second 

 early variety, and should not be depended upon for early fruit. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 

 Ponderosa. In size and irregularity of outline resembles the Ring- 

 leader, but is lighter in color ; of good solid substance, excellent for 

 stewing purposes. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35c ; { lb. §1.00. 

 Golden Queen. A very handsome yellow tomato ; resembles the Para- 

 gon in size, solidity and productiveness. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 

 Physalis Franchatti. An improved variety of the Strawberry or 

 Ground Cherry ; bright-colored pod, with small yellow fruit. (See 

 Novelties.) Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



Atlantic Prize Tomato. 



Selected Tropby Tomato. 



We can also sunolv the following varieties: Chemin, Red Peach, King Humbert, Red Pear-Shaped, Yellow 

 Plum, YeUow Pear P , Red Cherry, Yellow Cherry, Red Currant, Strawberry or Ground Cherry, each at 10 eta. 

 per pkt.; 25 cts. per ounce. 



