D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



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TOMATO 



All our Tomato Seeds are from seed stocks carefully se- 

 lected and saved by ourselves. We challenge comparison of 

 our stocks with any offered. 



CULTURE— Tomatoes do best on light, warm, uot over ricli 

 soil, aud success depends upon s<-cuiing a lapid, vigorous and 

 unchecked growth during the early part of the season. Sow in hotbeds from six to eight weeks Ijefoie tliey can l>e set out 

 of doors, which is when danger from frost is past; when the plants have four leaves transplant into shallow boxes or cold 

 frames, setting theiii four or five inclies apart; give plenty of air and endeavor to secure a vigorous but steady and healtljy 



growth, so that at the time of setting in the open ground they will be sti 

 are small will materially diminish their productive- 

 ness. Set out of doors as soon as danger from frost is 

 over, but before doing so harden off the plants by 

 gradually exposing them to the night air and b> the 

 withdrawal of water until the wood becomes hard 

 and the leaves thick aud of a dark green color. Ti ans- 

 plant carefully and cultivate well as long as the vmes 

 will permit. The fruit will be better ia quality if the 

 vines are tied to a trellis or to stakes. 



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Atlantic Prize Tomato. 

 Pkt.oc; Oz.35c; 2 Oz.GOc; %Lb.$1.00; Lb;$3.o0 



compact vine, can be set much closer 



e'C FArliPQt '^^'^ large and very early sort 

 O LQI IICOl is more prolific than Atlantic 

 Prize and continues in profitable production much 

 longer. Vine the most hardy of any of the first eai Ij 

 sorts, insuring a good yield even when growth con 

 ditions are not the most favorable. Fruit large 

 bright red in color and of excellent quality. Pkt.oc; 

 Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; H Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 

 ^^Vci ni |4\|4 Sometime ago we were able to secure 

 L^WLI^^Iirl a strain considerably improved and 

 much superior to that usually sold as Spark's Eai li- 

 ana, and we now offer carefully selected seed of this 

 most valuable first early sort. Vine similar in gro\^ th, 

 maturing bulk of crop only a little later than Atlantic 

 Prize, but the fruit is larger, distinctly smoother, 

 solid and of very good quality. Early, smooth and 

 of large size it is a particularly profitable tomato for market gardeners. 



■ Atlfintir PriyP ^'® have in this variety a sort which, because of its 



* rlllQIIliv I I Itv than the later sorts, and which will, under similar conditions, ripen up tlie greater portion of its 



crop before the fruit of the later sorts begins to color. The fruit is of 

 good size, form and color; though a little soft it commands a ready 

 sale, as it comes to market at a time when it meets w ith little compe- 

 tition from other sorts. Excellent for market gardeners, and desira- 

 ble because of its earliness, for home use. Pkt. oc; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 

 H Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 

 FAVORITE. Vine medium sized, with large, dark green leaves, hav- 

 ing clusters of three to seven large tomatoes which are of rich, dark 

 red color, oval outline and smooth; flesh very firm, without green 

 spots. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 7oc; Lb. $2.25 

 ROYAL RED. Vines stronger and more vigorous than the Favorite. 

 The fruit is larger, brighter, deeper red and fully as good in quality. 

 This is certainly a fine tomato for those who prize large size and bright 

 color. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 7oc; Lb. $2.25 

 MATCHLESS. A large, bright red tomato which has become very 

 popular in the east. The fruit is large, very smooth and symmetrical, 

 ripening well to stem. The flesh is a rich, bright red color and of fine 

 quality though softer than that of either Improved Trophy or Stone. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; ^ Lb, $1.00; Lb. $3.00 

 STOMF '^^^^ ^^ ^^® heaviest and most solid fruited of the large to- 

 ol l/llL matoes of good quality. Our stock is distinctly superior to 

 most of that offered under this name, being more uniform, better col- 

 ored and larger. Vines vigorous and productive. Fruit round, apple- 

 shaped, very large, very deep red in color and astonishingly heavy. A 

 httle earlier than Improved Trophy or Perfection. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 

 2 Oz. 40c; H Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



Earlv Michigan 

 Tomato. 



EARLY iVHCHIflAN Having tested at one time or an- 

 LAlULI ITIIUiriUMIK Other nearly every variety offered 

 by seedsmen, we confidently claim that there is no better 

 sort than this for general market or family use. We speak 

 emphatically because we know that for smoothness and 

 regularity of shape, uniformity of size, color and freedom 

 from rot or cracking, this variety is unsurpassed. Its first 

 fruits are very early, but the vines continue to bear 

 for a long time. Vines large, with large, dark green 

 leaves, vigorous and wonderfully productive, be- 

 ing, under high culture, one of the heaviest crop- 

 pers; fruit medium sized to large, and unlike 

 most varieties it produces larger fruits as the 

 season advances, perfectly smooth, solid, but 

 without a hard core ; deep, rich red color, and 

 of excellent flavor. This kind is admirably 

 ' adapted to canners" use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 

 2 Oz. 40c; H Lb. 75c: Lb. $2.25 

 D. M. FERRY OPTIMI 1^ A variety intro- 

 & GO'S Ur I IIYIU5 duced by us and 

 we believe the best table tomato, as far as 

 quality is concerned. Vine medium sized, 

 but vigorous, healthy and productive. Al- 

 though not represented as a first early vari- 

 ety, many of our customers report that they 

 have obtained lipe fruit from this as early 

 as from any sort, and it proves to be one of 

 the best varieties known for forcing. Fruit 

 medium sized, oval, very smooth and of ex- 

 ceedingly bright crimson-scarlet color; very 

 free from cracks and rotting but little. The 

 flesh is a distinct crimson-scarlet color. It is 

 also one of the best in flavor, and entirely 

 free from the hard spots found in so many others. Tlie 

 Optimus is not only one of the best for home use and 

 for market, but one of the best canning tomatoes. 

 Pkt. 6c; Oz. 2oc; 2 Oz. 40c; hi Lb. 7oc; Lb. $2.26 



Stone Tomatu 



