THe Best Tomatoes. 



Xomatoes- 



(StebeSa^fcI.) 



For early use, sow in February or March in a Iiot-bed or in boxes and pots set in the warm window, and hasten the germination and 



growth of the plants by good care and frequent watering 

 4 or 5 inches apart, keeping the temperature at about 60''. 

 Subsequent transplantings will make them branching and 

 stocky, but do not set them in the open ground until all 

 danger from frost is past, then plant them in a warm, 

 sunny place, and water them freely until they are well 

 established. Some support which will keep the fruit 

 above the ground and free from dirt should be given the 

 lants. An ounce of seed will produce about 1,200 plants. 

 DWARF CHAMPION. This Tomato has grown rap- 

 idly in popularity since its first introduction by us 

 several j'ears ago, and is now one of the most valued 

 early market sorts. It is quite distinct in foliage and 

 habit of growth, the plants being compact, stocky and 

 upright, and requiring no support. Although the 

 fruits begin to ripen very early and the plants yield 

 enormously, they do not flag before frost ; many begin 

 to ripen their crop July i, hold half a bushel of fine 

 Tomatoes when at their best, and still a peck or more 

 of fruit can be gathered from such a plant when frost 

 comes. The fruit is always smooth and handsome, 

 ripening close to the core, and never cracking yi; in 

 shape and color it resembles Acme. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 30 cts., Klb. 90 cts., lb. $3. 

 ACME. One of the most popular early varieties. Fruits 

 of medium size, round, smooth, purplish pink, borne 

 in clusters ; it ripens evenly, without cracking, and 

 bears shipping well. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., Klb.gocts., 

 lb. $3- 



BEAUTY. Fruit glossy crimson, large, smooth, solid, 

 never cracking, and holding its size well 

 until late in autumn. Pkt. 5c,. oz. 30c., 

 J^lb. 90 cts., lb. $3. 



PERFECTION. Round, smooth, solid 

 fruits, produced abundantly and quite 

 early. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., Klb. 90 cts., 

 lb. fo. 



When the seedlings are about 2 inches high, transplant them to pots, or in rows 



FAVORITE. Fruits large, smooth, solid 

 and meaty ; vines productive. A good 

 shipper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., %\h. 

 90 cts., lb. $3. 



ESSEX HYBRID. Fruits very much like 

 / • those of Acme, but larger and less apt 

 / to rot. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., 5ilb. 



90 cts., lb. $3. 

 THE STONE. This new variety bears very 

 large, perfectly smooth fruits of bright 

 scarlet ; the}' are solid and meaty, with 

 few seeds, and ship and keep well. One 

 of the best sorts of recent introduction. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., Klb. 90 cts., lb. $3. 



BeckerV s Dwarf Champion. 



, ■ BUCKEYE STATE. Larger than the 

 other Livingston varieties, and different 

 in shape, being flatter and broader, but 

 having many of the same characteristics, 

 which have made them so valuable. Fruits 

 bright red, very smooth and solid. 

 , /•I'kt. 5 cts., oz. 37 cts., yiVo. %\. 

 V^MATCHLKSS. Noted for its fine quality, 

 solidity and long-keeping. The fruits are 

 very large, cardinal red, smooth and 

 meaty. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts.,Mlb. 90 cts., 

 lb. $3. 



HEMIN MARKET. Of French origin. 

 Fruits-large, smooth, bright scarlet. Pkt. 

 5 ctsr, oz. 30 cts., Klb- 90 cts., lb. §3. 

 TABLE QUEEN. Dark crimson, in clus- 

 ters ; juicy and luscious, large and smooth. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., iiVo. 61. 

 PONDEROSA. Enormous, and of good 

 quality, biit not always smooth, and does 

 not ripen so evenly. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 

 .^-..--...wPARAGON. Glossy red fruits, rounder 

 than Acme ; still one of the best varieties. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., Klb. 90 cts., lb. $3. 

 vOYAL RED. A new variety, with large fruits, having skin and flesh of deep, 

 intense red ; a valuable sort for main crops. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 3ilb. 90 cts., 

 lb. $3- 



EXRA SELECTED TROPHY. When well grown from good seed this is one of 

 the best Tomatoes ; unsurpassed in anv way. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., Klb. 90 cts., 

 lb. $3. 



TURNER'S HYBRID or MIKADO. Fruits large and solid, rich-flavored and 



juicy, with few seeds ; in clusters. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., VxVo. 90 cts., lb. ^3. 

 GOLDEN QUEEN. A perfectly smooth, yellow Tomato, of fair size and fine and 



distinct flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., Klb. 90 cts., lb. S3. 

 PEACH. Something like a peach in appearance, having the same soft bloom on the 



skin ; of medium size, solid, and has few seeds. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 IGNOTU3I. Large, deep red, heavy, smooth and solid ; it 

 ripens up to the stem, and neither cracks nor rots. Pkt. 5 cts. 

 oz. 30 cts, ^Ib. 90 cts., lb. $3. 



YELLOW PLUM 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts. 



1 diam- 



Beauty Tomato. 



Fruits yellow, 



RAPE, CHERRY, or CURRANT. Half an inch 

 -eter; desirable for pickles, etc. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 STRAWBERRY. (Winter or Ground Cherry.) Small fruits, 

 enclosed in a husk ; they have the flavor of strawberries, and 

 may be preserved like plums. Pkt. 10 cts. 



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