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trVINOSTON'S ACME.— One of 

 the prettiest and most solid To- 

 matoes ever introduced. It is of 

 medium size, round and very 

 smooth, strong grower, and a good 

 and long bearer. It is the perfec- 

 tion of Tomatoes for family use. 

 but will not answer for shipping 

 purposes: the skin is too tender, 

 and cracks when fully ripe. Of 

 all the varieties introduced none 

 has surpassed this kind when all 

 qualities are brought into consid- 

 eration. It does well about here 

 where the ground is heavy. 



I;AB6Z: yellow. — This is 

 similar in shape to the Large 

 Red. but more solid. 



S P A B K'S EABLIANA.— The 



earliest large smooth Tomato in 

 the world. Of large uniform size 

 and beautiful red color. Ripens 

 thoroughly all over, the stem end 

 coloring up perfectly. Almost 

 seedless and as solid as a beef- 

 steak. Most vigorous grower. A 

 prodigious bearer, continuing 

 until frost. 



UVINGSTON'S F A B A G O N.— A very 

 solid variety, of a bright crim.son color. It 

 is productive and keeps long in bearing. 

 Well adapted for shipping. 



MATCHLESS. — A tall-growing, prolific 

 variety with large fruit, which is rather 

 flattened, sm.ooth and uniform. Color 

 bright scarlet. For canning and general 

 main crop market there is no better tomato 

 grown. 



NEW PEACH. — Resembles a peach in 

 size and shape; color red; fine for pre- 

 serves, pickles, and for exhibition. 



Dwarf Champion. 



DWABF CHAMPION.— This is a distinct 



kmd. The plants grow .^tiff and upright, 

 and need no support as other kinds do. Can 

 be planted closely together, three feet 

 apart. It is early and productive; the fruit 

 resembles the Acme, but is of lighter color, 

 ripens up even and does not crack . 



Living"ston's Acme. 



TELLOW CHEBBY.— The fruit is small 

 and globe shaped, about one to two inches 

 in diameter. It is very valuable for pre- 



i serves. 



YELLOW PLUM. — Fine flavored; much 

 esteemed for preserves. 



PEAB-SHAPED BED.— Used for pre- 

 serves and to make "tomato figs." Fruit 

 bright red, distinctly pear-shaped. 



PEAB-SHAPED YELLOW.— Similar 

 Red Pear-Shaped, except in color. 



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TBEE TOMATO. — A variety which 

 [ grows like a tree, bearing large, plump red 

 I fruit. It is very productive, and quality 

 I excellent. A fine Tomato for the home 

 ; garden. 



SELECTED TBOPHY. — A very large 

 smooth Tomato, more solid and heavier 

 than any other kind. Has become a favor- 

 ite variety. 



LIVINGSTON'S STONE. — An excellent 

 variety: one of the best and most desirable 

 for our truck farmers. Thousands of 

 bushel boxes are annually shipped from 

 Florida to Southern and Northern markets, 

 I and no variety gives better satisfaction 

 than this. For shipping it cannot be sur- 

 passed. The fruit is of the handsomest, 

 brightest scarlet; more globular in shape 

 than the Beauty or Favorite, and perfectly 

 smooth and glosy. One of the best varie- 

 ties for our climate. Recommended by the 

 Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station 

 for canning. 



EXTBA EABLY DWABP.— This is the 



earliest in cultivation. It is dwarfish in 

 habit, fruit larger than the Dwarf Cham- 

 pion and more flat; bright scarlet in color, 

 ribbed, and very productive. For an early 

 markei variety it cannot be surpassed. 



EABLY DETBOIT. — The vine is more 

 vigorous tlian that of Acme and is more 

 productive. Not only are more fruits pro- 

 duced, but they average more; nearly 

 globe shaped, are heavier and are equally 

 as firm, smooth and suitable for shipping. 

 The fruits are of good size throughout the 

 season, which is unusually long for so 

 eaily a \arietv. 



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