GENERAL LIST OF VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Dwarf Champion. 



Since we introduced this 

 tomato it has been grown 

 in every section of the 

 country, and if we are to 

 judge from the v e r j 

 numerous favorable r e - 

 ports we receive, it must 

 have given almost i n - 

 variable satisfaction. In 

 fact it has proven all wp 

 claim for it, and can now 

 be accepted as a varietj 

 whose merits have been 

 thoroughly established. 



Entirely distinct from 

 any other sort, and, as it! 

 name indicates, is dwart 

 in habit. The plant grows 

 stiff and upright, with 

 very thick and short 

 jointed stems. It can be 

 planted as close as three 

 feet, and still allow suffi- 

 cient space to gather the 

 fruit without inconveni- 

 ence. The foliage is a 

 very dark green in color, 

 thick and corrugated, and 

 differing in form from 

 that of other sorts. It is 

 remarkably early, ripen- 

 ing fruit as early as ]u\) 

 1st. From a plot contain 

 ing 500 plants two bushels 

 of ripe fruit were gathered 

 July 4th, when othei 

 varieties, grown under 

 exactly similar c o n d i - 

 tions, barely showed signs 

 of ripening. It will yield 

 double the quantity 

 extra early fruit per acre 

 that can be obtained from 

 any other tomato. This 



is an important item, considering that the verv earlv fruit 

 always realizes high prices, as all market gardeners know — 

 a peck being often worth more earlj' than two bushels later. 



Productivene-ss. As a cropper the Dwarf Champion 

 is unsurpassed; it will, owing to the small space required be- 

 tween plants, yield more to the acre, if not even more stalk 

 for stalk, thpn any other variety. When at their best, many 

 plants contained one-half bushel of full grown fruit and the 

 plot of 500 plants before mentioned, which yielded two 

 bushels of ripe fruit July 4th, still produced forty bushels of 

 good fruit per week as late as September 12th; and when 

 nipped bv the frost, later in the season, many plants still 

 contained one peck of fruit; and these results in face of the 

 most unfavorable and trying season experienced in many 

 years. The plant, as here illustrated, was taken from a 

 photograph. 



DiiscRiPTioN OF Fruit. In form and color it closely 

 resembles the Acme; it is always smooth, symmetrical and 

 attractive; the skin is tough and the flesh solid; ripens well 

 close round to the stem, and is not so much subject to crack 

 as some other sorts. When the plant reaches a fair develop- 

 ment, the fruit gets large and holds its size and solidity to 

 the end of the season. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; lb. 80 cts. 



Acme. One of the most popular varieties, both with 

 market-men and consumers. Vines large and continuing to 

 produce abundantly until frost. Fruit in clusters of four or 

 five. Invariably round, smooth and of good size, ripening 

 evenly and without cracking, and stands shipping well. 

 Color purplish pink. Flesh solid and of good flavor. Pkt. 

 5 cts. ; oz. 25 cts. ; lb. 80 cts. 



TOMATO. (Liebesapfel.) 



Tomatoes thrive best in a warm, light, rich soil. For 

 early, sow in February or March, in a hot-bed or in boxes or 

 pots in a warm window, and forward as rapidly as possible. 

 When about two inches high transplant into pots, one plant 

 to each pot, or in rows four or five inches apart. They should 

 be kept in a temperature of about (iO°. Sometimes they are 

 transplanted a second time, which is a good plan, as it makes 

 them more stocky and branchy. Do not set them out in the 

 open ground until all danger from frost is past. Select a 

 warm situation, where they will have the full influence of 

 the sun, and water freely until thoroughly established. It 

 is well to train them upon some support, which keeps the 

 fruit off the ground and free from dirt. 



'One ounce will prpduce 1,200 plants. 



Beauty. Introduced lately. One of the finest varieties 

 extant. Fruit large and smooth, thick-skinned and not liable 

 to crack, and holds its size well until late in the season; 

 glossy crimson in color. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 3=C lb. 80 cts. 



Perfection. Qiiite early. Perfectly smooth, solid and 

 round in shape. Very productive and good in quality. Pkt. 

 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 34 lb. SO cts. 



Paragon. More rounded in form than the Acme, and 

 bright, glossy-red in color. One of the best varieties. Pkt. 

 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; lb. 80 cts. 



Essex Hybrid. Bears a great resemblance to the Acme, 

 but is larger in size and has less tendency to rot. Pkt. 5 cts.: 

 oz. 25 cts.; 1^ lb. SO' cts. 



