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TOMATO.- 



BEWARE OF CHEAP TOMATO SEEDS, 

 saved in canning houses, as it is sure to be 

 a mixture of different sorts. We take special 

 care in growing- our Tomato Seeds. We 

 liave the seed stocks selected carefully each 



year, and the crops are inspected by us dur- 

 ing the period of growth and maturity of 

 fruit, and we 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 three or four 

 inches high they should be set out four or five inches 

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

 into small pots, allowing a single plant to a pot. 

 Expose to the air as much as possible to harden, 

 and about the middle 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 shal- 

 low box or flower-pot, and placing in a sunny win- 



dow in the house. Cultivate thoroughly as long as 

 the vines will permit. 



Tomatoes will admit of training to stakes or trel- 

 lis of various kinds, and the fruit is very much im- 

 proved both in appearance and quality. This mode 

 of cultivation is now quite common among garden- 

 ers 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, pruning 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. 



BEAUTY.—- For early market and shipping this 

 cannot 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. 



Pkts. oe. and 10c. Oz. 20c. 1-4 lb. 40c. 

 Lb. $1.25. 



PRIZETAKER.- A very desirable early sort, 

 large, of handsome shape, and deep crimson color, 

 with a light tinge of purple. 



Pkts. 5c. and 10c. Oz. 20c. 1-4 lb. 40c. 

 Lb. $1.25. 



Ql'EEX.- Fruit somewhat resembles Paragon in 

 appearance. This sort is well known and a favorite 

 among canners, but it is not as deep red in color 

 nor as solid and weighty as our WORLD'S FAIR. 

 Plcts. 5c. and 10c. Oz. 20c. 1-4 lb. 40c. 

 • Lb. $1.25. 



NEW STONE— The Xew Stone Tomato ripens 

 for main crop; is very large and of bright scarlet 

 color; very smooth, with occasionally a specimen 

 very slightly octagon shaped; ripening evenly to the 

 stem without a crack; exceedingly solid and firm 

 fleshed (as its name indicates) ; is an excellent 

 shipper; fine for canning; a good keeper; not sub- 

 ject to rot. 



Phts. 5e. and 10c. Oz. 20c. 1-4 lb. 40c. 

 Lb. $1.25. 



FAVORITE.— This is a large, perfect-shaped To- 

 mato. One of the best for either canning or market 

 purposes. 



Phts. 5c. and 10c. Oz. 20c. 1-4 lb. 40c. 

 Lb. $1.25. 



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

 shape slightly oval, smooth and of a pink-purplish 

 color. 



Pkts. 5c. and 10c. Oz. 20c. 1-4 lb. 40c. 

 Lb. $1.25. 



ATLANTIC PRIZE.- An excellent extra early red 

 Tomato, and while it does not run as regularly 

 smooth as the Paragon, it ripens verv evenly. 

 Pkts. 5c. and 10c. Oz. 20c. 1-4 lb. 50c. 

 Lb. $1.50. 



DWARF CHAMPION.-Plant grows stiff and up- 

 right, and may be planted closer than other vari- 

 eties; bears throughout the entire season. The 

 fruit resembles the Acme, and is smooth and at- 

 tractive in appearance. 



Phts. 5c. and 10c. Oz. 25c. 1-4 lb. 50c. 

 Lb. $1.75. 



PONDEROSA.— A remarkably large and heaw- 

 fruited Tomato, deep red in color; flesh very thick, 

 solid and of excellent quality. 



Pkt. 10c. Oz. 35c. 1-4 lb. $1.00. 

 IMPERIAL.— 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 meatv Tomato. 



Pkt. 10c. Oz. 25c. 1-4 lb. 65c. Lb. $2.00. 

 CRIMSON CUSHION.— In shape and size this re- 

 sembles the Ponderosa; color is deep red. 



Pht. 10c. Oz. 35c. 1-4 lb. $1.00. 



