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TOMATO 



For early fruit sow the seed in Marcli or April, in the hotbed or in pots in a sunny ex- 

 posure in the house. When the plants are about three or four inches high they should be set 

 out four or five inches apart in another hot.jed or cold frame or removed into small pots, 

 allowing- a single plant to a pot. Expose to tne air as much as possible to, harden, and about 

 the middle of May set the plants in the open ground at a distance of four or five feet each 

 way. Water freely at the time of transplanting, and shelter from the sun for a few days until 

 the plants are established. Sufficient plants for a small garden may be had by sowing a few seeds in a shallow box or flower 

 pot and placing in a sunny window in the house. Cultivate thoroughly as long as the vines will permit. 



Tomatoes will admit of training to stakes or trellis of various kinds, and the fruit is very much improved both in appear- 

 ance and quality. This mode of cultivation is now quite common among gardeners who grow for early market. The usual 

 method is to set one strong plant to a stake, using stakes five to seven feet in height, tying the plant up with wool or other- 

 strong, soft twine, pruning out quite freely as the vines advance in growth. By adopting this method the plants may be set 

 much closer than in the ordinary way. 



FIEDLER'S EARLY CROPPER 



BONNY BEST. 



Extra Early Red Varieties 

 BONNY BEST EARLY TOMATO— New 



As its name signifies, it is the best extra early tomato yet 

 introduced. Is fully ten days earlier than Chalk's Early Jewel, 

 and within a day or two, if not quite as early as Spark's 

 Earliana. Truckers who tested it claim it is as early as 

 Earliana. 



It is a vigorous grower, very prolific, with dense foliage, 

 which protects the fruits from hot sun when other varieties 

 like the Earliana have scalded fruits. The fruit is even size, 

 smooth, round, red, of delicious flavor, ripening to stem. 



It does not have the green surface like the Earliana and 

 other extra early varieties. Pkts., Sc. and 10c. Oz., 3t>c. V4 

 lb., $1.00. Lb., $3.50. 



SPARKS' EARLIANA.— The earliest bright red Tomato: 

 very large, smooth color, bright red: solid and excellent for 

 slicing:. The plants are of moderate growth, well set with 

 fruits, nearly all of which ripen extremely early in the season. 

 Grows in clusters: of medium size; smooth, solid, solid center, 

 small seed cells, slightly acid. 



Pkts., 5c. and 10c. " Oz., 25c. V 4 lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00. 



ATLANTIC PRIZE (Select Stock). — An excellent extra 

 early red Tomato, and while it does not run as regularly 

 Smooth as the Paragon, it ripens very evenlv. 



Pkts., 5c. and 10c. Oz., 20c. V, lb., 40c. Lb., $1.50. 



TOMATO-New 



The Newest Thing- Yet Introduced. Born in Baltimore and 

 Will Be Raised Everywhere. 



This grand new variety came to our notice some years 

 ago, and we have been watching: it closely for several years 

 to find out its merits before putting on the market. 



From observation we consider it the best extra early tomato 

 ever. Enormously productive, fine flavor, red in color, large- 

 fruit, extra early, heavy foliage; in fact, everything a gardener 

 or trucker should desire in an ideal tomato. 



We have persuaded Mr. Fiedler, the originator, to let us have- 

 a small amount of seed for the coming season, which we will 

 put out in packages only. Next year we hope to have a larger 

 supply. 



Price: Pkt., 50c. 1 oz., $1.00. Lb., $8.00. 



EXTRA EARLY RUBY 



This new variety- 

 came to our notice 

 last season, and after giving it a thorough test we consider it 

 the best all-round early Tomato in existence. While not as 

 early as the Sparks' Earliana by a week or ten days, it is far 

 superior in quality, size, shape, flavor and productiveness. In 

 color, ruby red, nearly globe-shaped; solid flesh throughout,, 

 and with very few seeds and free from acidity; it makes a 

 splendid main crop variety; a great keeper and shipper. 

 Pkt., 10c. Oz., 35c. J4 lb., $i.00. Id., $3.50. 

 CHALK'S EARLY JEWEL. — Deep-fruited and solid. The 

 growth is very compact. Fruit of uniformly good size; very 

 solid; brightest scarlet, ripening up to the stem without cracks 

 or green core; sweet flavor. 



Pkts., 5c. and 10c. Oz., 25c. y t lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00. 

 MAULE'S EARLIEST. — New; very fine; extra early; very 

 prolific; fruits large size; excellent for shipping. 



Pkts., 5c. and 10c. Oz., 25c. 'i lb., 75c. 

 NEW SUCCESS. — A magnificent new scarlet fruited To- 

 mato of finest quality, handsome appearance, large size and) 

 great productiveness. The vines are of strong, vigorous 

 growth, with abundant foliage; fruit set in clusters; color 

 brightest scarlet; perfectly smooth and free from cracks; the 

 interior is very meaty, of fine flavor. It ripens with the sec- 

 ond earlies and yields abundantly throughout the season 

 Pkts., 5c. and 10c. Oz., 20c. Vi lb., 50c. Lb., $1.75. 



EXTRA EARLY PURPLE VARIETIES 



BEAUTY. — For early market and shipping this cannot be 

 excelled, because of its solidity and toughness of skin. Coloi 

 is a rich, glossy crimson, with a slight tinge of purple. It is 

 well known and very largely used by our gardeners. 



Pkts., 5c. and 10c. Oz., 20c. \'± lb., 40c. Lb., $1.50. 



DWARP CHAMPION. — Dwarf, upright growth; smooth 

 purple fruit. 



Pkts., 5c. and 10c. Oz., 20c. V4 lb., 60c. Lb., $2.25. 



FRIZETAKER. — Early; large; handsome; deep crimson; 

 slight tinge of purple. 



Pkts., 5c. and 10c. Oz., 15c. Vt lb., 40c. Lb., $1.25. 



MEDIUM EARLY VARIETIES 



PRIZEWINNER. — Purple; early; prince of market Toma- 

 toes; color resembles Beauty, but larger; solid; one of the 

 best keepers and shippers; smooth; well adapted for late crop. 

 Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. % lb., 60c. Lb., $1.75. 

 PONDEROSA. — Remarkable for size; fruits heavy; deep 

 red; flesh thick, solid and fine quality. 



Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c. Vi lb., $1.00. 

 ACME. — Purple; early; medium; pink-purplish; slightly oval. 



Pkts., 5c. and 10c. Oz., 20c. 14 lb., 50c. Lb., $1.50. 

 CRIMSON CUSHION. — Resembles Ponderosa in shape and 

 size; color deep red. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 35c. % lb., 75c. 



BUCKEYE STATE. — Purple: productive, but not very solid ; 

 large, smooth. 



Pkts., 5c. and 10c. Oz., 20c. Vi lb., 50c. Lb., $1.75. 

 LORILLARD. — Best for greenhouse forcing; bright, glossy 

 red; very smooth. Pkt., 10c. 



SMALL FRUITED VARIETIES 



PEAR-SHAPED RED. — Pkts., 5c. and 10c. Oz.. 25c. Vi lb., 75c. 

 PEAR-SHAPED YELLOW. — Used for preserves and pickles. 



Pkts., 5c. and 10c. Oz., 25c. Vt lb., 75c. 

 YELLOW PLUM. — Color bright yellow; excellent for pre- 

 serving. Pkt., 5c. Oz., 25c. }4 *b., 75c. 



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