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TOMATO. 



Ger. Leibesapfel. Ft. Tomate. 

 One oz. will -produce about 1,500 plants. 

 Sow in hot-bed in March or April, or for want 

 of hot-bed, in window-pots or boxes, or in a 

 warm border on the south side of a fence by the 

 last of April or first of May. Thin to 3 or 4 inches 

 to keep them low and stocky, and when frosts 

 are no longer to be feared, transplant to 4 by 4 

 feet apart. Hoe often and earth up a little until 

 the plants are a foot high, when they must be 

 supplied with supports, or be allowed to spread 

 on the ground. Dur Tomato Seed is all saved 

 with areat care, and will please the most critical. 

 MATCHLESS. See Novelties. 

 TABLE QUEEN. See Novelties. 

 ATLANTIC PRIZE. See Novelties. 

 STATION. See Novelties. 

 IGNOTUM. See Novelties. 



MIKADO. By some called TURNER'S HYBRID. 

 A variety of immense size, perfectly solid, and 

 unsurpassed in quality. The color is purplish 

 red. They ripen up evenly without core. The 

 form of the fruit is round and thick and some- 

 times of irregular shape. Has been grown to 

 weigh from 1 to IV 2 pounds each. Per pkt., 5 

 cts., oz., 20 cts., V A lb., 60 cts. 



DWARF CHAMPION. In this variety we have a 

 tomato that is entirely distinct in habit of 

 growth and foliage. It is dwarf and compact 

 in habit; it stands up well, even when loaded 

 with fruit, in consequeuce of having a stiff, 

 bushy stem, can be planted close together; 

 very desirable in small gardens. Very early; 

 last season it ripened fruit July 1st. As a 

 heavy cropper it is probably unsurpassed; it 

 is always smooth and attractive in appear- 

 ance; the skin is tough and the flesh solid. 

 Hardly ever cracks, and fruit attains an aver- 

 age weight of from six to eight ounces. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts., oz., 25 cts., lb.. 75 cts. 



VOLUNTEER TOMATO. 



VOLUNTEER. Large size, averaging six to ten 

 ounces, round, very smooth and perfect in 

 form, color bright red. No core, very early, 

 and when first fruiting, ripening more abund- 

 antly than any other sort, a great advantage 

 to market gardeners. Quality very superior 

 for table use and canning. Enormously pro- 

 ductive, ripening well to the stem, and more 

 free from rot and cracking than any. Per pkt., 

 5 cts., oz., 20 cts., l& lb 60 cts. 



PEACH. This is the most delicious Tomato ever 

 introduced, having an appetizing fruity flavor 

 not met with in any other. The fruit is of 

 uniform size, and resembles a peach in shape, 

 size and color, which is a deep rose and orange 

 Amber, beautifully blended, and covered with 

 a delicate bloom or furze like a peach. It is 

 without a rival for eating from the hand, the 

 flesh being of a rich and most delicious flavor. 

 The skin is very thin and can be pealed off 

 like that of a peach. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 30 cts. 



GOLDEN QUEEN. A new yellow varietv of 

 first class quality. In size, smoothness, solidity 

 and productiveness equal to the Paragon. 

 Has very little acid, flavor excellent. None 

 better for slicing and preserving. Sliced with 

 one of the red sorts it makes a pleasing ap- 

 pearance. Per pkt , 5 cts., oz., 25 cts. 



LIVINGSTON'S FAVORITE. A variety sent 

 out by the originator of the Paragon, Acme 

 and Perfection Tomatoes, who describe it as a 

 large, smooth, blood red sort; early; ripens all 

 over and through at once. For canning has no 

 superior; a tough skin, will bear shipping long 

 distances. Very few seeds, and has no hard 

 green core. Penpkt., 4 ct«s.,oz., 20 cts., % lb., 60 cts. 



LIVINGSTON'S PERFECTION. 



LIVINGSTON'S PERFECTION. An early 

 variety of cousiderable merit, of a blood-red 

 color, round in shape, perfectly smooth, and 

 very solid; ripens uniformly, and bears 

 abundantly until frost comes; free from seeds, 

 and for canning and shipping purposes it sur- 

 passes any hitherto offered. Per pkt., 5 cts., 

 oz., 20 cts., M lb., 65 cts., lb.. $2.25. 



ESSEX EARLY HYBRID. This variety is early, 

 solid, rich flavored, large and smooth, very 

 productive and vigorous grower. Color bright 

 pink, and of a handsome appearance. It ripens 

 evenly, and is one of the best for shipping. 

 Per t>kt. 4 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



LIVINGSTON'S BEAUTY. Ripens as early as 

 the Acme; of smooth form, free from rot, keeps 

 and carries well. In color, a rich glossy crim- 

 son with a slight tinge of purple. Tt is valu- 

 able for market from its solidity, toughness of 

 skin and from the fact that it will ripen up well 

 when picked green. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 20 cts., 

 Va. lb.. 65 cts.. lb.. $2.25. 



TROPH?. This variety is 'medium early, of 

 enormous size and very productive; uni- 

 formly smooth, well formedG and very 

 heavy; solid to the center, and well flavored, 

 It is one of the most salable varieties for the 

 market gardener, and for canning purposes 

 cannot be surpassed. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 20 cts.. 

 ^ ft 65 cts, 



YELLOW FIG, or Yellow Plum. Recommended 

 especially for pickles and preserves. Fruit 

 uniformly oval, lemon-colored and smooth- 

 skinned. Per pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 25 cts. 

 IMPROVED GROUND CHERRY, or Strawberry, 

 also called Winter Cherry or Husk Tomato. 

 An entirely distinct variety. Grows enclosed 

 in a husk; excellent for preserves; will keep 

 within husks all win- 

 ter. This is well 

 worth growing for pre- 

 serves, both on ac- 

 count of its tine qual- 

 ity and immense 

 productiveness. The 

 fruit has a pleasant 

 strawberrylike fla- 

 vor, and is much 

 esteemed, and by 

 some considered in- 

 dispensable for pies, 

 sauce, etc.. both 

 green and dry. When 

 dried they resemble 

 improved ground cherry raisins somewhat, 

 with the addition of 

 lemon juice it is frequently preserved like 

 plums, as well as stewed and served like cran- 

 berries. Per nkt. 5 cts.. oz 25 cts. 



