NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES IN VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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The New Tomatoes of 1896. 



Descriptions from . . . 

 . . . the Introducers. 



Landreth's Cross=bred Tomatoes. 



Crops grown the past summer of 1895, the seeds sown being selected from the crops of '95, which were grown from hybrid- 

 ized seed of 1892 and 1893. The varieties are, as is usually the case with cross-breeds, of exceeding productiveness and 

 remarkable earliness, both qualities raising them to a first-class position, to say nothing of their distinctive shapes, which 

 are altogether new. 



Scarlet Cross, 90DayS. Earliest to ripen of the cross-bred 

 sorts, being edible in about 90 days from germination of the 

 seed. Color scarlet and proof against sunburn. Form of 

 fruit deep oval between stem end and' blossom end. Fruit 3 

 weeks earlier than Stone and larger than Stone and dis- 

 tinct in form, being so very thick. Borne in bunches some- 

 times as many as 12 to 14 big fruit in a cluster. Fruit ripening 

 all over, without crack or green core. Cells 4 to 6. Variety 

 exceedingly productive. Vine very vigorous and dark in 

 color. Per pkt. 25 cts. 



Purple Cross, 95 Days. Second in precocity of the 

 cross-bred sorts, ripening in about 95 days from germination. 

 Color fixed as a velvety maroon. Form 1 inch more in depth 

 between stem end and blossom end than Beauty, and a large 

 fruit which is very solid and 20 days earlier than Beauty. 

 Fruit borne in clusters, as many as 17 big fruit being taken 

 from one cluster. A wonderful producer. Per pkt. 25 cts. 



New Imperial Tomato. 



This fine Tomato excels in earliness, size, perfect symmetry, 

 and about every trait that goes to make up a first-class tomato ; 

 it ripens well up to the stem and is very thick-meated and is 

 claimed to be earlier than any other variety. It is at all events 

 well worthy of a trial. Per pkt. 10 cts. 



Eastman's Bright and Early. 



The originator of this new variety writes : — " Tn the Bright 

 and Early Tomato now first offered, >I believe we have the best 

 combination of earliness, yield and quality yet attained in this 

 vegetable." Per pkt. 10 cts. 



Horsford's Daybreak. 



The result of a cross between the Mayflower and the Trophy. 

 The fruit of " Daybreak" is fully a third larger than that of 

 the Dwarf Champion and there is more than double the quan- 

 tity. Its color is bright red like the Trophy; it is quite as 

 solid, and when mature is as smooth as the Mayflower. Its foli- 

 age is distinct from all other Tomatoes, being of a very dark 

 green. So marked is this characteristic that one might easily 

 tell a plant of " Daybreak " among a thousand of any other 

 sort. Per pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



Bond's Early Minnesota. 



The originator claims this variety to be the earliest in cultiva- 

 tion, being the first to ripen in a test of 110 varieties. While 

 the Early Minnesota is the earliest to ripen, it is also perfectly 

 smooth, has a handsome dark red color and is attractive as well 

 as productive. Per pkt. 10 cts. 



Vick's Early Leader. 



Claimed by the introducers to be the earliest, most produc- 

 tive, finest quality and best formed Tomato in existence. 

 Per pkt. 15 cts. 



Carter's Cardinal Turnip. 



A new extra early white-fleshed garden Turnip. This variety 

 is distinct from o f hers, having a deep cardinal skin, which not 

 only appears on the top but also covers the whole root. The 

 root is of medium size, flat with very short top, and of fine 

 table quality; it is one of the best varieties for growing on hot 

 dry land, not running to seed like some early kinds. It has a 

 strong tap-root which doubtless protects it from drought, and 

 having thick spreading foliage, the root is shaded. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 30 cts., lb. S2.00. 



Large Red Olive Cross, 105 Days. Not fixed to the 



prevailing color, which is red, a small portion coming purple. 

 Shape varying from that of a base-ball to a goose egg. Very 

 solid, heavy and productive. Foliage dark and strong. 

 Ripening ahead of Stone or in about 105 days. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Large Purple Olive Cross, 105 Days. Color not 

 fixed, but nearly all purple. Deeper in color, thicker or 

 deeper in fruit, earlier and more productive than Beauty. 

 Ripens in about 105 days. Per pkt. 25 cts. 



Three-Celled Cross, 110 Days. Form that of a goose 

 egg or something like the Chemung, but perfeetly solid, which 

 the Chemung is not. Color maroon or purple. A perfect 

 ripener. A distinct strain, as it varies from 2 to 3 cells, all 

 other Tomatoes except the Two-celled Cross and the Currant 

 varieties having from 5 to 7 cells. This, like the Two-celled 

 Cross, is a fine sort to grow for Fruit Stand Sales because of 

 its attractive and very distinct appearance. Ripening in 

 about 110 days. Per pkt. 25 cts. 



Two-Celled CrOSS, 115 Days. In novelty only ap- 

 proached by the Three-celled Cross, which is not so curious 

 as this very distinct Tomato; is large as a big goose egg 

 and solid as an apple, free from cracks, green core or 

 blemishes. Color like Acme. Foliage very small and 

 silvery, but a strong vine. An admirable sort for forcing 

 under glass or for early sales at Fruit Stands, its novelty of 

 shape, size, coloring speaking its own praise. Ripening in 

 about 115 days. Per pkt. 25 cts. 



Thorburn New York. 



Tomato, Thorburn New York. 



A new and entirely distinct variety, discovered 4 years ago 

 in the field of the Acme Tomato. After 3 years of 

 careful culture it has retained uniformly its distinctive features, 

 and there is every reason to consider the type perfectly fixed. 



As will be seen from our illustration, it differs in form from 

 all other Tomatoes, being hexagon-shaped and unusually deep. 

 In color it is deep red, with a purplish tinge, and altogether 

 it is as handsome as it is unique. 



In size it averages a little larger than the Acme; the flesh 

 is very solid, and of mild, agreeable flavor. It is extra early 

 in ripening, a very vigorous grower and a great yielder. It is 

 excellently adapted for canning purposes, and its extremely 

 long-keeping qualities and thick, smooth skin make it a most 

 valuable shipping variety. Per pkt. 10 cts. 



