CATALOGUE FOR THE SOUTH. 55 
Spark’s Earliana. 
TOMATOES. 
CULTUBE.—Seed should be sown in January, in hot bed, or in boxes, which must 
be placed in a sheltered spot, near windows. In March and April they can be sown 
in open ground. Tomatoes are generally sown too thick and become too crowded when 
two or three inches high, which makes the plants thin and spindly. If they are trans- 
planted when two or three inches high, about three inches apart each way, they will 
become short and sturdy, and will not suffer when planted into the open ground. Plant 
them from 3 to 4 feet apart. Some varieties can be planted closer. They should be 
supported by stakes. When allowed to grow up wild, the fruit which touches the ground 
will rot. For a late or Fall crop the seed should be sown toward the latter part of 
May or during June. Matures in 90 to 120 days. One ounce to 3,000 plants; 3 ounces 
will plant an acre. For insects make first application about 2 weeks after transplanting, 
dusting with Corona Dry. Further applications should be made at intervals of about 
two weeks. The principal pests are horn and green worms and will be controlled with 
Corona Dry. : 
SPARE’S EARLIANA.—The earliest 
| large smooth Tomato. 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 beefsteak. Most vigorous grower. A 
| prodigious bearer, continuing until frost. 
| Packet, 10¢.; oz., 35c.; % Ib. $1.00.; Ihb., 
| $3.50, postpaid. 
JOHN BAER.—An extra early scarlet- 
| fruited variety of superior merit. The vines 
| are very hardy and exceptionally produc- 
tive. The fruits are the largest of the 
extra early sort and are also most attrac- 
tive in color. They are nearly round, 
smooth, firm and of excellent quality. Itis 
one of the very earliest to ripen and it 
continues to furnish marketable fruits 
much longer than any other very early va- 
rieties. It is an invaluable sort for mar- 
ket gardeners. Packet, 10c.; oz., 40c.; % 
lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00, postpaid. 
BRED AND YELLOW PEAR SHAPED,— 
John Baer. Packet, 10c.; oz., 50c., postpaid. 
