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GRIFFITH &. TURNER CO.'S 



WORLD'S FAIR TOMATO. 



THE GREAT 

 CANNER. 



T is scarcely necessary to speak of this Great Tomato among those 

 who hiive used it, because they have become our best advertisers, 

 constautly praising, and persuading others to use it. Our sales of 

 seed of this sort have increased each year far bej ond our expec- 

 tation. It ic without exception one of the best for Canners, Mar- 

 ket Gardeners or i^rivate use, because of its solidity, symmetrical 

 shape, handsome bright red color, uniformity of ripening and free- 

 dom from rot. Its shipping and keeping qualities arc unexcelled. 

 The gentlemen who superintends the growing of this seed for us 

 says : "I desire to call especial attention to this stock ; it is partic- 

 ularly solid and of fine flavor, the fruit is good size, smooth and 

 certainly attractive. I venture to say without fear of contradic- 

 tion, that your Tomato will bear off the palm for quality and flavor 

 in the hands of impartial judges- Parties around here who saw 

 some of the fruit said they had never seen any better Tomato. We 

 could get any number of testimoivials to bear us out in all we say 

 about this excellent Tomato." 



Pkt. 5c. and 10c. Oz. 30c. 1-4 lb. 50c. L,b. $1.50. 



NOTICE. — BecHiiNe of the well-known superior qnality 

 of thiN splendid Tomato, and tlie increasinK demand 

 for the Meed, otlier parties are catt' lopning; a Tomato 

 nnder the same name. In order to protect those wlio 

 want the pore article WE GIVE NOTICE tliat we shall 

 only sell the WORLD'S FAIR TOMATO in sealed paclt- 

 ages. 



BEWARE OF CHEAP TOMATO SEEDS, saved in cannin;^ houses, as it is sure to he a mixture of «lift'erent sorts. 

 We talie special care in Krowing our Tomato Seeds. We have tlie see«I stocl^H selected carefully each year, 

 and the crops are inspected by us during the period of growth and maturity of fruit, and we are thus pre- 

 pared to offer our customers seed of the first Quality. 



OK Early FRdt 'Mr: the seed I.Iarch or April, 



in the hot-beu or in potc in a sunny exposure in 

 the house, ^v'■hon the plantc arc about three or 

 four inches high they should be set out four or 

 five inches apart in another hot-bed or cold-frame, 

 or removed into small pots, allowint^ a sint; le plant 

 to a pot. E.xpose to the air as mncli as possible to 

 harden, and about the middle of May, set the 

 plants in the open 3-l'OuiKi, at a distance of four or li\c feet each 

 way. Water freely at the i ime of transplanting, and shelt< r from 

 the sun for a few days until the plants are established. SufKcient 

 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 v/indow in the 

 house. Cultivate thoroughly as long as the vines will permit. 



Tomatoes will admit of training to stakes or tn'llis of varinus 

 kinds, and the fruit is very much improved botli in appearance 

 and (luality. This mode "of cultivatiim is nov,- cpiite eomnuin 

 among gardeners who grow for early market. The usual method 

 is to set one strong plant to a stake, using stake.: five to si'vcn 

 feet in height, tying the plants 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. 



GOLDE\ at'EEN, or SUNRISE. — Pkts. 5c. and lOc. 



Oas. 20c. 1-4 Ih. 75c. 

 PEAR-SH.\PE1> RED. — Pkts. Sc. and 10c. Oz. 20c. 



1-4 lb. 73c. 



DWARF CHAMPION. — Plant grows stiff and upright, and 

 may be planted closer than other varieties; bears throughout 

 the entire season. The fruit resembles the Acme, and is 

 smooth and attractive in appearance. 



puts. 5e. and lOc. Oz. 20c, J^-llb. :;0c. Lb. $1.73. 



PONDEROSA.— A remarkably large and heavy fruited Tomato, 

 deep red in color; flesh very thick, solid and of excellent 

 quality. Pkt. 10c. Oz. 3oc. 1-4 lb. SSI.OO. 



IMPERIAL.— This new variety is highly recommended by lead- 

 ing growers. The originator claims it to be much earlier than 

 any other; a beautiful, symmetrical and meaty Tomato. 

 Pkt. lOc. Oz. 20c. 1-4 lb. 50c. Lb. tl«1.73. 



CRIMSON Cl'SHION. — In shape and size this resembles the 

 Ponderosa ; color is deep red. 

 Pkt. lOc. Oz. Soc. 1-4 lb. ?1.00. 



PE.\R-SHAPED YELLOW.— Used for preservesand pickles. 

 Pkts. Sc. and lOc. Oz. 20c. 1-4 lb. GOc. 



YELLOW PLI M. — Color bright yellow ; excellent for pre- 

 serving. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 25c. 1-4 lb. 75c. 



B. B. TOMATO. 



B. TOMATO (Brinton's Best). — We have secured Headquar- 

 ters' stock of this excellent and popular new variety ; it is one of 

 the leading sorts for second early and late use; the 'fruit is large, 

 handsome, and a splendid keei)er. A great favorite with Canners 

 anil 'j'ruckers. Pkts. 5c. and lOc. Oz. 20c. 1-4 lb. 50c. 



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