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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 



We Prepay Postage 

 on All Tomato Seed. 



TOMATO 



6 to 8 Ozs. to an Acre; 

 1 Oz. to 1,500 Plants. 



CULTURE. The seed may be started in hotbed in March, or sufficient 

 ■plants for family use can be grown in pots or boxes indoors with very 

 iittle trouble. Be particular to give plants the benefit of fresh air and 

 son whenever judicious, for the purpose of hardening them, and cx)ver 

 ■with mats when necessary to prevent them from frosting. The two ex- 

 tremes of heat and cold are equally injurious, it is customary with the 

 best gardeners to remove the plants from hotbeds to the cold frames, al- 

 lowing a distance of several inches between the plants. In May select 

 and prepare the soil and set the plants 3 feet each way. Hoe and draw 

 earth to the stems. When the plants crowd, the fruit will be small. Have 

 the soil very rich. For general crop sow from the middle of April or 

 during May, in the open air, selecting good soil in a location much exposed 

 to the sun and sheltered by a hill or woods on the north. 



John Baer 

 Tomato 



Red Tomatoes 



257. Break O'Day Tomato. 



(Best in Garden Va- 

 riety. See page 5.) 



The most recent perfection in tomatoes by Dr. F. J. Pritchard. 

 An extra early perfect globe hybridized from Marglobe and 

 other earlier tomatoes. Almost as early as Earliana. All 

 the wilt and disease resistance qualities of Marglobe but at 

 least two weeks earlier. Good shipper. Beautiful red. 

 Stands hot and dry weather. No acid. Deliciously sweet 

 ilavor. Pkt. 25 cts.; '/z oz. $1.10; oz. $2.00; % lb. $7.50, post- 

 paid. 



77. The "President" Tomato. In color on front cover. 



("Best in Garden" Va- 

 riety, see page 5.) The "President" Tomato is one of the 

 handsomest, most uniform in shape, color and size. Beau- 

 tiful bright red color; mild, delicious flavor. Produces very 

 few seeds; ripens earlier than many varieties planted for 

 early use; a marvelous yielder, producing vines that are 

 fairly loaded with fruit. They keep vigorous and green 

 until frost and then are full of fruit. Pkt. 25 cts. and 50 cts.; 

 Vz oz. $1.00; 1 oz. $1.75; % lb. $6.00; lb. $20.00, postpaid. 



244. The Arlington Strain of Marglobe Tomato. 



Strong, healthy, disease resistant vines which continue to 

 thrive and produce fruit long after other varieties have gone. 

 Perfectly globe shaped, of a beautiful red color. Second 

 early main crop. Delicious flavor, free from acid; very 

 meaty; good sliipper. Excellent for the home garden. Pkt. 

 10 cts. and 25 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; Vi lb. $1.35; lb. $5.00, postpaid. 



275. The Bolgiano Tomato. 



Without doubt the best 

 extremely early tyjDe. 



Its fruit is not only smoother than Earliana but is produced 

 two weeks earlier. The solid mass of red meaty flesh is ex- 

 ceedingly sweet and tender, but protected by a tough skin 

 which recommends it for shipping. Pkt. 10 cts. and 25 cts.; 

 oz. 35 cts.; % lb. $1.15; lb. $4.00. 



173. I. X. L. Bolgiano's Extremely Early Tomato. 



Early, largest, most prolific. 

 $1.00; lb. $3.50 



Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; V4 lb. 



249. The Washington Tomato. 



171. Bolgiano's Capitol Tomato. This very early deep 



red tomato is an ex- 

 ceptionally heavy producer of perfect fruit. It should have 

 a place in every garden whether at home or for market use. 

 Pkt, 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; % lb. $1.15; lb. $4.00. 



A marvelous wilt- 

 resistant tomato. 

 A heavy yielding main cropper, perfectly smooth, solid, rich 

 red and meaty. Pkt. 10 cts. and 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 14 lb. 

 $1.25; lb. $4.50, postpaid. 



335. John Baer. Here is a general favorite for the 

 home garden. Although small, the fruit is more perfectly 

 round than any other variety. Being absolutely coreless, 

 their flesh is solid meat throughout, having no waste when 

 slicing or canning. The flavor is mild and sweet. Pkt. 10 

 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; V4 lb, $1.00; lb. $3.50. 



155. Bonny Best. Here is an old favorite that has been 

 continuously selected for earliness, solidity, smoothness, and 

 evenness of ripening. It is a vigorous grower producing 

 bright red fruit throughout the season. The heavy foliage is 

 a good protection against sunscald. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 

 V4 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50. 



138. Earliana Improved. Tliis is Bolgiano's special 

 strain, developed to retain the earliness for which this to- 

 mato is famous and to produce heavier crops of more even, 

 smoother fruit than the old type. It can always be depended 

 on to produce a crop at the season when crops pay best. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; '/4 lb. 85 cts.; lb. $3.00. 



340. Chalk's Early Jewel. One of the valuable early 

 varieties with vigorous vines producing many deep scarlet, 

 smooth fruits of large size and excellent quality which are 

 borne continually through a long season. On account of its 

 large size, splendid quality and productiveness, it is very 

 satisfactory for home or market gardens. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 

 25 cts.; '/4 lb. 85 cts.; lb. $3.00. 



178. Livingston's Favorite. As the name implies, this 

 variety has long been a favorite with canners and the home 

 trade. Favorite is one of the best shaped, large, bright red 

 tomatoes. The fruit ripens evenly, is always smooth and 

 holds its size to the end of the season. Flesh is of good 

 flavor and very solid. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; V4 lb. 85 cts.; 

 lb. $3.00. 



Florida Special 

 Tomato 



One Large 10-ct. Pkt. Any Three Varieties of Tomato Seed for 25 Cts., Postpaid 



