FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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TOMATO. 



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The Stone Tomato. 



Liebesapfel, Ger. 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 be ripened under glass. By training the tomato vines on trellises or tying to stakes, they will increase in productive- 

 ness; the fruit will ripen better and be of finer quality. 



THE STONE. 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. 25 cts., \ lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 

 EARLY MICHIGAN". One of the best fruits of medium size to large, very early, 

 solid, smooth and perfectly shaped, color rich red, of excellent flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 

 25 cts., \ lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 

 IMPERIAL. This new variety is highly recommended by leading growers. The 

 originator claims it to be much earlier than any other ; a beautiful, symmetrical and 

 meaty tomato. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., \ lb. $1.25. 

 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. An extra early and very productive variety, valuable to 



market growers. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 

 Aristocrat. This fine new variety, in habit of growth and foliage, resembles the 

 Dwarf Champion, except in the color of the fruit ; a beautiful rich, glossy red, so much 

 preferred by many to the purple or rose-colored sorts. Pkt. 10 cts. , oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 75 cts. 

 Beauty. Rich glossy crimson with a slight purple tinge ; 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 varieties, 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., \ lb. 60 ;ts., lb. $2.00. 

 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. 

 Dwarf Champion. An early and distinct variety, coming rapidly to maturity, medium 



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

 Ig'notuni. Excellent for family or market use ; very prolific ; the earliest of the large, 



deep red, smooth varieties, heavy and solid. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \\\>. 60 cts. 

 Lorillarcl. 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 1 Keeper. Of medium size and shapely form, remarkably solid 

 and a long keeper; of a deep pink color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 

 60 cts, lb. $2.00. 

 Horsfortl's Prelude. Bright crimson, round, smooth; growing in 

 clusters ; first-class sort to grow under glass or out of doors ; very early. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Alb. 75 cts. 

 BUCKEYE STATE. New, one of the largest ; fruits in immense 

 clusters ; in solidity and meatiness it has no equal. Color similar to 

 Beauty, but somewhat darker and richer. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. 

 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 

 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 beau- 

 tiful deep red color. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 

 SELECTED TROPHY. One of the very best in cultivation; our 

 seed is saved only from the finest ripe specimens, which for size, smoothness, 



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Atlantic Prize Tomato. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., 



oz. 25 cts., 



Selected Trophy Tomato. 



solidity and excellent flavor are unsurpassed 

 \ lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



Mikado {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., lb. $2.50. 



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; color 

 bright red; of large size, borne in clusters. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 

 \ lb. 80 cts. 



Ringleader. A remarkably large and heavy-fruited tomato, deep 

 red in color ; flesh very thick, solid and of excellent quality. It is a 

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

 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 pur- 

 poses. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



Golden Queen. A very handsome yellow tomato ; resembles the 

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



We can also supply the following varieties : Cardinal, Chemin, Volunteer, Optimus, Red Peach, 

 King Humbert, Red Pear-Shaped, Yellow Plum, Red Cherry, Yellow Cherry, Red Cur- 

 rant, Strawberry or Ground Cherry, each at 10 cts. per pkt., 25 cts. per ounce. 



