SPINACH and TOMATOES. 



Spinach 



ITorfolk Savoy Spinach. 



(©i)inat.) 



This is one of the most important crops grown for greens, an 

 may be had in good condition from very early in spring until col 

 weather. For early use sow very early in spring, and for suc- 

 cession at intervals. The main crop, for spring and winter use, 

 should be sown in September, and the plants covered for winter. 

 An/funce of seed will sow loo feet of drill ; lo lbs. to an acre. 

 I ifEW VICTORIA. The foliage is thick, broad, very dark 

 iffeen, of the true Savoy appearance, and of the finest quality. 

 Its principal feature, however, is its long-standing character- 

 istic, as it will remain in prime condition two to three weeks 

 after other sorts have run to seed. It is excellent for spring sow- 

 ing, likewise for a fall crop to cut before winter sets in ; it will 

 not, however, withstand the winter. Pkt.5c.,oz. loc, Klb. 15c., 

 lb. 35c. 



LONG-STANDING THICK-LEAVED. The best sort for 

 - spring sowing. It has large, thick, fleshy, crimped leaves, of 

 tire Savoy stvle. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 

 ' NORFOLK SAVOY. \ery hardy and well adapted for 

 'winter crops; seeds quickly in warm weather. Leaves large 

 y ^^i^j -i-"" — and wrinkled, like a Savoy cabbage. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. locts., J^lb. 



j/ 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 



» VIROFLAY. Good for spring sowings. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10 c, Klb. 15 c, lb. 35 c. 

 „^., ROUND DUTCH. A round-leaved, imported varietv. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts.. 

 KU). 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 



y BECKERT HARDY WINTER. Preferable to other sorts for winter because 

 the plants have long, fibrous tap-roots, which keep them from being uprooted by 

 frost. The leaves are large, firm-textured and well-flavored. Sow in fall, so that 

 the plants ma}' form good leaves before cold weather. Also good for spring sowing, 

 because it grows rapidly and stands long. Pkt. 5 cts.,oz. 15 cts., Klb. 25 cts., lb. 60 cts' 

 V' NEAV ZEALAND. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Klb. 30 cts., lb. 90 cts. 



CATILLION, or SLUGGARD. .Another new and desirable variety of Spin- 

 ach, having the long-standing characteristic of the Thick-Leaved, but in a more 

 marked degree. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 3^1b. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 



Tomatoes. 



(Sie&eeatjfel.) 



For early use, sow in February or March in a hotbed 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. When the seedlings are about 2 inches high,' trans- 

 plant them to pots, or in rows 4 or 5 inches apart, keeping the temperature at about 



€0°. Subsequent transplantings will make them branching and stocky, but do nnt__ 



set them in the open ground until all danger from frost is past, then plant them in al^^g 

 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 plants. An ounce of 



Beckert's Swarf Champion Tomato. 



Beauty Tomato. 



seed, will produce about 1,200 plants. 

 1/ 'DWARF CHAMPION. This Tomato has grown rapidly in popularity since 

 Its first introduction by us several years ago, and is now oneof 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 crops 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 ; in shape and color it resembles Acme. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., 

 ' H\h. Qo cts., lb. $3. _ 



, p*' BEAUTY. Fruit glossy crimson, large, smooth, solid, never cracking, and 

 holding its size well until late in autumn. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., M^lb. 85 cts., lb. $2.75. 

 , THE STONE. This new variety bears very large, perfectly smooth fruits 

 of bright scarlet; they are solid and meaty, with few seeds, and ship and keep 

 well. Oneof the best sorts of recent introduction. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., Klb. 

 85 cts., lb. $2. 75. 



BUCKEYE STATE. Larger than the other Livingston varieties, 

 ^d 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. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., K'b. %i. 



\ PONDEROSA. Enormous, and of good quality, but not always smooth, 

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



.AVORITE. Fruits large, smooth, solid and meaty ; vines productive. A 

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

 cts., lb. §2. 75. 

 ESSEXHYBRID. Fruits very much ^r" 



e those of Acme, but larger and less apt ^ All seeds by weight or packet 

 tofot. Pkt.5c.,oz.3oc., Klb.85c.,lb.S2.75. | sent postpaid at prices given, 

 i/ MATCHLESS. The fruits are very ( . otherwise noted. 



large, Gardinal-red, smooth and meaty. ^_ _ ^ _ _ . 



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



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