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TOMATO. 



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the best the 



Tomato seeds are grown expressly for seed and 

 world produces. 

 One ounce to 1.5tX) plants. Six to lii^ht ounrcs to an acre. 



Culture of Tomato. Seed may be starte<l in h.t Ih>I in Marcli.or sufficient 

 plants for family use can be srrown in pots or boxes indoor- willi \. i\ lutlc trouble. Be par- 

 ticular to give plants the benefit of fresh air and sun whciuMM in.li.i 111-, fur the purpose 

 of hardeninit them, and cover with mats when nece.s.sary to pnviiit Hum from frosting. 

 The two extremes of heat and cold are eciually injurious. It is oi-i .muN with the best 

 viardeners to remove the plants from the hot beds to the cold franu - ill.w iul a distance of 

 several inches l)etween the plants. In May select and prepare thr -oil. iiul -i I the plants 

 three feet each way. Hoe and draw earth to the stems. When tlic planl> crowd the fruit 

 will be small. Have the soil very rich. For tieneral crop, sow from the middle of April or 

 during May in the open air. selecting good soil in a location much exposed to the sun and 

 sheltered by a hill, fence, or woods on the north. 



June Pink Tomato, introduced by a southern New Jersej^ Mar- 

 ket (".ardeiier. \'er> early, yrows in clusters and very product- 

 ive. Its habits are just like the Karliana onl>- the color is purple- 

 pink like the Famous Prizetaker Tomato. See full description 

 on page I. 



BolgalnO'S Grand Tomato. After years of careful selection and plant 

 breeding we have l)een able to secure a tomato which is in everN' 

 wa\ better than either the Beauty or Prizetaker Tomato. See 

 full descri])tion on page 1. 



Sparks' Earliana. This is undoubtedly the earliest large, smooth 

 Tomato ever introduced. Perfect as to shape, color and (iualit>-. 

 It is beautiful red and ripens thoroughly, even to the stem end. 

 Ahnost seedless and very solid. There is no tomato brought out 

 that is as prolific in yield; it bears its fruit in large clu.sters and 

 continues to fruit until frost. Packets, 5 and 10 cents; ounce, 

 25 cents; '4 pound, 75 cents; Vi pound, $1.25; pound, $2.50. 



Bolgiano's Prize-Taker Tomato. After years of careful test this 



tomato is recognized as being the most beautiful tomato produced. 

 Its l>eautiful, glossy purpli.sh-pink color, combined with its large size, smoothness, solidity, weight, and product- 

 iveness, make it tlie most profitable tomato grown by the market gardener. It can be picked before it is ripe and 

 will ripen finel_\: making it one of the best shippers. I'ckts., 5 and 10 cts.; oz.,15cts.; ^i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Greater Baltimore Tomato. Doubles the vieid 



of any Tomato ever placed on the market. 

 Smooth, round, very heavy; ripens evenly and 

 free from ridges and blight. Clrows in bril- 

 liant Red Clusters. Pkt.,15cts.; '2 0z.,35cts: 

 2 ozs.. 70c.; 'a lb., Si. 25; lb., $5.00. 



Atlantic Prize Tomato, is a favorite with 



grower^ who >eek an early market, bearing in 

 clusters and in abundance. Oz., 20 cts.; 2 

 ozs.. .30 cts.; 'a lb.. 50 cts.: lb., $1.50. 

 Bolgiano's Celebrated B. B. Tomato, i-ew tomatoes ever 



intrwiuced have given the general satisfaction that this 

 one has. It has all the ^ood qualities of the best and 

 none of their faults. The smoothest, most solid. 

 hea\-iest. anfl most prwluctive ever grown . For market 

 gardens, home and canners' use it has no equal. It 

 looks fine at market, beautiful on the table, and 

 handsome in the can. What more could you want? 

 Pkts., 5 and 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 4(J cts.; lb., 

 -1.25. 



UTlagstoD's Beauty Tomato. \Ve wish to call special 



attention to our strjck of this tomato. It has been bred 

 to such perfection that it is the best all-around varietv 

 for the market ganlener. The plant is robust, and 

 yields enormou s crops of perfectlv shape'l fruit during 

 the entire season. It is almost round, solid and meatv, 

 color IS deep purple, and is not affected bv extremes 

 in temperature, an<l the tough skin makes' it an ideal 

 shipper. Pkts., 5 and 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 

 cts.: Yz lb., 65 cts.; lb.. 51.25. 



Bolgiano's New Queen Tomato. This very beautiful 



tomato, introduced by us, is now used all over the 

 country. For canning, market purposes and shipping 

 it has taken the lead wherever grown. Pkts., 5 and 10 

 cts; oz., 15 cts; 2 ozs., 25 cts; X lb., 40 cts; lb., $1.25. 



's Prize-Tjtker Toiiiato. 



