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Excelsior Tomato 



WHITE'S EXCELSIOR. This fine new 



variety is the best purple tomato so far introduced. 

 The vines are the largest, strongest growers of any, 

 bear the greatest crops, and continue bearing until 

 frost. The fruits are large, smooth and nearly 

 solid, with but few seeds; color dark glossy or pur- 

 ple red, ripen up evenly around the stem, no green 

 spots or hard core. One of the best shipping var- 

 ieties, as it stands up well. In quality and flavor 

 cannot be surpassed. Excelsior is a main crop to- 

 mato. We can recommend thid variety very highly 

 to our customers. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., ^4 

 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



MIKADO. A variety of immense size, 



perfectly solid, and unsurpassed in quality. The 

 color is purplish red. They ripen up evenly with- 

 out core. The form of the fruit is round and 

 thick, and sometimes of irregular shape. Has been 

 grown to weigh from 1 to 1% pounds each. Per 

 pkt. 4 cts., oz. 20 cts., ^ lb. 60 cts. 



LIVINGSTON'S FAVORITE. Large, 



smooth blood-red sort, early-, ripens all over and 

 through at once. For canning nas no superior; a 

 tough skin, will bear shipping long distances. Very 

 few seeds, and has no hard green core. Per pkt. 4 

 cts., oz. 15 cts., 14 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



LIVINGSTON'S BEAUTY. Early, of 

 smooth form, free from rot, keeps and carries well. 

 In color, a rich, glossy crimson. It is valuable for 

 market from its solidity, toughness of skin, and 

 from the fact that it will ripen up well when pick- 

 ed green. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 15 cts., ^4 lb. 50 

 cts., lb. $1.50. 



YELLOW FIG, or YELLOW PLUM. 



Recommended especially for pickles and preserve'^. 

 Fruit uniformly oval, lemon-colored and smooth- 

 skinned. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Livin gsto n's Perfectiun lomato 



LIVINGSTONE PERFECTION. An 



early variety of considerable merit, of a blood-red 

 color, round in shape, perfectly smooth, and very 

 solid; ripens uniformly, and bears abundantly until 

 frost comes; free from seeds, and for canning pur- 

 poses it surpasses any hitherto offered. Per pkt, 6 

 cts., oz. 15 cts., % lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 



PEACH. This is the most delicious 



tomato, having an appetizing, fruity flavor, not met 

 with in any other. The fruit is of uniform size, 

 and resembles a peach in shape, size and color. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



GOLDEN QUEEN. A yellow variety of 



first-class quality; large, smooth, solid, and produc- 

 tive; has very little acid, flavor excellent. None 

 better for slicing and preserving. Sliced with one 

 of the red sorts it makes a pleasing appearance. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



IMPROVED GROUND CHERRY, or 

 STRAWBERRY. Grows enclosed in a 



husk, excellent for preserves; will keep within 

 husks all winter. This is well worth growing for 

 preserves, both on account of its fine quality and 

 immense productiveness. The fruit has a pleasant 

 strawberry-like flavor, and is much esteemed, and 

 by some considered indispensable for pies, sauce, 

 etc., both green and dry. When dried they resem- 

 ble raisins somewhat. With the addition of lemon 

 juice it is frequently preserved like plums as well 

 as stewed and served like cranberries. Per pkt. S 

 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Wisconsin Golden Salsify 



This new variety of Salsify is entirely distinct from any other variety beyond question. It is of 

 strong, vigorous growth;, the leaves are dark green in color, finely crimped and curled, and the roots 

 have a slightly yellowish 'tinge, which suggested the name "Golden.', When prepared for the table, they 

 have an exceedingly delicious flavor, and are extreme Iv rich and tender. Price per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 % lb. 75 cts. 



