58 



M. FERRY & GO'S 



one of the most productive varieties. Vine medium 

 size, but vigorous. Fruit in largeclusters, medium size, 

 irregular and frequently slightly corrugated ; of a beau- 

 tiful crimson-scarlet color, sometimes dotted and 

 splashed with gold. Quality good. 



Canada Victor. 



Canada Victor. — Very early. Vines large, spread- 

 ing, productive. Fruit of light scarlet color, round, 

 smooth, of medium size, solid, and ripening up well, A 

 very popular variety. 



Ferry's Improved Early Large Smooth Red. 



Ferry's Improved Early Large Smooth Red. — 



A valuable variety for general crop. Vines vigorous 

 and productive. Fruit medium size, oval form, light 

 crimson color, and of excellent flavor. 



Hathaway's Excelsior.— Quite early. Vines large, 

 vigorous, continuing productive through the season. 

 Fruit a little below medium size, always round, smooth, 

 and when fully ripe, of a dark, rich color. Many prefer 

 this to any other variety. 



Hubbard'3 Curled Leaf.— Vines very dwarf, so that 

 the plants can be set closer than most. Leaves broad 

 and thick, but curling up at the edges as the fruit 

 ripens. Fruit in small clusters, of rich, dark color, irreg- 

 alar in shape, and of fair quality. 



Acme. — One of the most popular varieties, both with 

 marketmen and consumers. Vines large, and continu- 

 ing to produce abundantly until frost. Fruit in clusters 

 of four or five, invariably round, smooth, and of good 

 size, ripening evenly and without cracking, and stands 

 shipping well. Color purplish pink. Flesh solid, and 

 of good flavor. 



Essex H j'brid. — A new variety similar to the above, 

 but with larger, darker colored fruit which is always 

 smooth and handsome. Quality among the best. An 

 improved Acme. 



Paragon. — Vine very large, vigorous and productive, 

 and continuing so until killed by frost. Fruit large, 

 round, of a very dark rich crimson-scarlet color, with 

 occasionally a purplish tinge. It ripens up evenly, and 

 the flesh is thick and fine flavored. 



Livingston's Perfection, — A new variety similar 

 to the last, but an improvement upon it, it being a little 

 earlier, and invariably smooth and handsome. It is 

 probably the handsomest tomato grown, and all who 

 have tried it pronounce it of the highest quality. 



Trophy. 



Trophy. — Well known as one of the best. Vines of 

 medium size, but producing compact clusters of fruit in 

 immense quantities. Fruit large, smooth, of bright red 

 color. Solid, and of good flavor. Our stock is from 

 carefully selected specimens grown from seed procured 

 direct from the originator. 



Gen. Grant. — A variety extensively grown for can- 

 ning. Vmes medium size, very productive, and quite 

 early. Fruit round, slightly flattened, very regular, 

 firm, and keeps in condition a long time. Color brilliant 

 glossy crimson. Flesh solid, and evenly ripened. 



Large Red Fegee,— Fruit large, bright pink, usually 

 ribbed. Flesh solid. A profitable variety for market, 

 and not excelled for making catsup. 



Golden Trophy.— A sport from the well known 

 Trophy, ripening about a week earlier. Flesh firm and 

 solid, containing but few seeds. About the size of the 

 Trophy, of a beautiful light yellow, or straw color, oc- 

 casionally faintly streaked with red. Resists drought 

 better than any other variety. 



Green Gage. — An English variety, highly recom- 

 mended for preserving, and equally desirable for table, 

 cooked or raw. In flavor, it combines the apple and 

 tomato, is piquant, and highly agreeable. Of medium 

 size, plum shaped, and of a bright yellow color. 



Red Cherry.— A small, round, red tomato, of the 

 shape and size of cherries ; cultivated mostly for pick- 

 ling ; is very early. 



Red Fear Shaped.— 

 This variety is beautiful 

 in appearance, bright red; 

 in form, like a pear. It is 

 used mostly for pickling, 

 but not undesirable for ta- 

 ble use, 



Turk's Turban, — A 

 new and singularly orna- 

 mental var:e:y, with beau- 

 ful, scarlet fruit in the 

 form of a Turk's cap. Said 

 to be excellent for table 

 use, besides being a curi- 

 osity on account of its 

 form. 



Turk's Turban. 



TURNIP. 



Fr, Navet. — Ger. Rueben. 

 This wholesome and agreeable vegetable has been 

 cultivated from time immemorial, as a field crop, and is 

 one of the staple products of the farm. It is most easily 



