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GRIFFITH & TURNER CO., BALTIMORE, MD. 



BEWARE of CHEAP TOMATO 



SEEDS, saved in canning- houses, 

 as it is sure to be a mixture of dif- 

 ferent sorts. We take special care 

 in growing - our Tomato seeds. We 

 have the seed stocks selected care- 

 fully each year, and the crops are 

 inspected by us during the period 

 of growth and maturity of fruit, 

 and Ave are thus prepared to offer 

 our customers seed of the first 

 quality. 



For early fruit sow the seed in March 

 or April, in the hot-bed or in pots in a 

 sunny exposure in the house. When 

 the plants are about thi-ee or four 

 inches high they should be set out 

 four or five inches apart in another 

 hot-bed or cold-frame, or removed in- 

 to small pots, allowing 1 a single plant 

 to a pot. Expose to the air as much as 

 possible to harden, and about the mid- 

 dle of May set the plants in the open 

 ground, at a distance of four or five 

 feet each way. Water freely at the 

 time of transplanting, and shelter 

 from the sun for a few days until the 

 plants are established. Sufficient 

 plants for a small garden may be had 

 by sowing a few seeds in a shallow 

 box or a flower-pot, and placing in a 

 sunny window in the house. Cultivate 

 thoroughly as long as the vines will 

 permit. 



Tomatoes will admit of training to stakes or trellis of 

 various kinds, and the fruit is very much improved both 

 in appearance and quality. This mode of cultivation is 

 now quite common among gardeners who grow for early 

 market. The usual method is to set one strong plant to 

 a stake, using stakes five to seven feet in height, tying 

 the plants up with wool or other strong, soft twine, prun- 

 ing out quite freely as the vines advance in growth. By 

 adopting this method the plants may be set much closer 

 than in the ordinary way. 



WORLD'S FAIR. — New, introduced and named 

 by us three years ago. It has fully stood the test as being 

 first-class in every respect. Beautiful in color, handsome 

 in shape, solid and good keeper. See description on 

 page 8. 



Pkts. 5 and io cts. Oz. 20 cts. 1 lb. 50 cts. 

 Eb. $1.75. 



BEADTY.-For early market and shipping this can- 

 not be excelled, because of its solidity and toughness of 

 skin. Color is a rich, glossy crimson with a slight tinge 

 of purple. It is well known and very largely used by our 

 gardeners. 



Pitts. 5 and 10 cts. Oz. 20 cts. i lb. 40 cts. 

 I_b. $1,25. 



FAVORITE-This is a large, perfect shaped 

 Tomato. One of the best for either canning or market 

 purposes. 



Pkts. 5 and 10 cts. Oz. 2 o cts. I lb. 40 cts. 

 I«t>. $1.25. 



S. 51= TOMATO.- This is one of the leading varie- 

 ties for second early and late use; the fruit is large and 

 handsome and an excellent keeper. 



Pkts. 5 and 10 cts. Oz. 20 cts. \ lb. 40 cts. 

 Ut». Si. 25. 



PRIZEWINNER TOMATO. 



In this new sort we have the Prince of market Toma- 

 toes. In color somewhat resembling the Beauty, but 

 much larger, very solid, ripens earlier than the World's 

 Fair, and with us was one of the best keepers we have 

 seen; as an early Tomato it is first-class, selling for the 

 highest market price, and a remarkably full bearer; it is 

 also well adapted for a late crop. It is smooth and uni- 

 form in shape, and in quality it cannot be surpassed. It 

 is remarkably free from acidity and cuts as solid as meat. 

 Pkts. 5 and 10 cts. Oz. 20 cts. J lb. 50 cts. 

 I.b. Si. 7 5. 



ARISTOCRAT.-This new variety resembles the 

 Dwarf Champion in habit and growth, is of good size, 

 solid, smooth, productive, of fine flavor, and a handsome 

 color. 



Pkts. 5 and 10 cts. Oz. 25 cts. \ lb. 7 5 cts. 

 Ut». S2.50. 



DWARF CHAMPION.- Entirely distinct from 

 any other variety; plant grows stiff and upright, so that 

 it may be planted closer than other varieties, very desir- 

 able for a small garden, as it requires so little room; 

 bears throughout the entire season. The fruit resembles 

 the Acme, and is smooth and attractive in appearance. 

 Pkts. 5 and 10 cts. Oz. 25 cts. \ lb. 50 cts. 



i,b. $1.75. 



ATLANTIC PRI^E.-A 



For description see page 8. 

 Pkts. 5 and 10 cts. Oz. 20 cts. 



$1.50. 



splendid early sort. 

 I lb. 50 cts. 



I?IPERIAI,.-This new variety is highly recom- 

 mended by leading growers. The originator claims it to 

 be much earlier than any other; a beautiful, symmetrical 

 and meaty tomato. 



Pkt. 10 cts. Oz. 25 cts. i lb. 75 cts. 

 I„b. $2.50. 



ACME.— Of superlative merit, early, medium size, 

 shape slightly oval, smooth and of a pink-purplish color. 



Pkts. 5 and 10 cts. Oz. 20 cts. i lb. 40 cts. 

 2„b. Si. 25. 



PARAGON.-Here we have a variety— the perfec- 

 tion of a Tomato — large, solid, smooth as an apple, and 

 handsome, deep red color. It is superb. No praise can 

 be too high. Extensively used by canners all over the 

 country. 



Pkts. 5 and 10 cts. Oz. 20 cts. I lb. 40 cts. 

 Ub. $1.25. 



ROYAL RED. — A new Tomato, much resembling 

 the Favorite in form and color. A good main crop 

 variety. 



Pkts. 5 and 10 cts. Oz. 20 cts. i lb. 40 cts. 

 lub. Si. 25. 



BI CKEYE STATE.-This new Tomato comes to 

 us as being a superior market variety, very large, solid, 

 handsome and productive. 



Pkt. 10 cts. Oz. 20 cts. i lb, 50 cts- 

 I.b. $1.50. 



