16 Peter Henderson & Co., New York.— Vegetable Seed Novelties and Specialties. 



Henderson's 

 New Tomato, 



"Crimson Cushion." 



Perfection in tomatoes at last. 



Solid as beefsteak. Ripens thoroughly at stem end. 



The earliest large tomato. Large size. Smooth as an spp-e 



When we introduced the Ponderosa we haz- 

 arded the opinion that that famous variety was 

 the forerunner of a new race of Tomatoes that 

 would eventually displace the seedy, strongly 

 acid sorts in general cultivation, and the advent 

 of this splendid variety verifies this prediction. 

 The "Crimson Cushion" is not so long as the 

 Ponderosa, but is much thicker through from 

 stem to "blossom end"; in fact, so marked is 

 this characteristic, that it is frequently almost 

 round. The color is brilliant scarlet crimson, 

 untinged with purple, and ripens up almost 

 completely to the stem. The " Crimson Cush- 

 ion," like the Ponderosa, is almost seedless, 

 requiring from 10 to 12 bushels of ripe fruit to 

 produce one pound of seed, whereas a pound 

 of seed is realized from 3 bushels of ordinary 

 tomatoes. These figures tell better than any 

 description the "seedless" character of this 

 grand variety. The flesh is firm and " meaty," 

 and of superb quality. It is enormously pro- 

 lific and wonderfully early for so large a tomato. 

 [See cut.) 25c. pkt., $1.00 oz., $3.00 }i lb. 



Henderson's 



Ponderosa 

 Tomato. 



Our customers write of it : 



"Average a bushel to the vine." 



" A revelation of what nature can do." 



"Canned, they are the best ever eaten." 



" TWO plants in my garden yielded Tomatoes 



weighing Tl}£ lbs." 

 " I was awarded 1st prize over 22 competitors 



with other varieties." 



"For size, solidity, flavor and general excel- 

 lence, no Tomato comes near it." 



"Have gathered from one plant alone 115 



fine fruits." 



"Yesterday for the first time ate of the 



■Ponderosa' Tomatoes, and now am a complete 



convert to that variety." 



"More than pleased; had several weighing 



2 lbs. and over apiece." 



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CEIilbON CUSHION.' 



Hendersons -PONDEROSA' TOMATO. 



The vines are strong and vigorous and easily carry their enormous weight of fruit. Its massive, 

 ponderous fruits are almost perfect in form, and when we come to size, weight and solidity, no other 

 tomato begins to approach it. The skin is exceedingly firm, which will cause it to be largely grown for 

 shipping purposes. The color, a rich crimson, permeates the fruit from circumference to centre, so 

 that when sliced for the table, its rare beauty never fails to elicit general admiration. It is almost seedless. 

 It is very early for so large a tomato. One patron writes that he had splendid tomatoes of the 

 "Ponderosa" in 100 days from sowing the seed. Its flavor is delicious, whether used raw or 

 cooked. 15c, pkt., 70c. oz., $2.25 }i lb. 



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TURNIPS. 



Early White Milan Turnip. 



This is one of the earliest Turnips grown ; deep in shape, slightly flattened at top and base of 

 bulb. The entire bulb, inside and out, is clear ivory-white in color; the outer surface is perfectly 

 smooth. It grows so quickly that even the outer surface of the bulb is quite tender. 



Its table qualities are unequaled, being of most delicate flavor and tempting appearance. 



In addition to the heavy crop assured by its adaptability for close planting, it will be found to 

 be fit for use at leaBt a week earlier than any other white variety in cultivation. (See cut.) 

 15c. pkt., 40c. oz. 



Scarlet Kashmyr Turnip. 



A first early Turnip. Most distinct in appearance, small, rarely exceeding three inches in 

 diameter, shape inclined to flat, but somewhat arched on shoulder of root and slightly con- 

 caveat base. The leaves are few, small, entire or strap-leaved and quite smooth. Thesmall- 

 ness of the leaves and tap-root is evidence of its good selection. The outer color is rich 

 crimson scarlet ; the interior is pure sparkling white. Flesh crisp, tender, fine-grained 

 and exceedingly solid. 15c. pkt., 30c. oz., $1.00 J£ lb. 



Early Snowball Turnip. 



A medium-sized, round, pure white variety of excellent flavor. For early sowing this is 

 sS; one of the best, being crisp, tender and sweet ; maturing in six weeks from time of sowing. 

 ; 6c. pkt, 10c. oz., 25c. % lb., 75c. lb. 



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