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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH, 



TOM K TO 



All our Tomato Seeds are from seed stocks 

 carefully selected and saved by ourselves. 



We challenge comparison of our stocks 

 with any offered. 



CULTURE— Tomatoes do best on light, warm, not over rich soil, and success depends upon securing a rapid, vigorous 

 and unchecked growth during the early part of the season. Sow in hot-beds from six to eight weeks before they can be set 

 out of doors, which is when danger from frost is past; when the plants have four leaves transplant into shallow boxes or cold 

 frames, setting them four or five inches apart; give plenty of air and endeavor 

 to secure a vigorous, but steady and healthy growth, so that at the time of 

 setting in the open ground they will be strong and stocky. Even a slightcheck 

 while the plants are small will materially diminish their productiveness. Set 

 out of doors as soon as danger from frost is over, but before doing so harden 

 off the plants by gradually exposing them to the night air and by the with- 

 drawal of water until the wood becomes hard and the leaves thick and of a 

 dark green color. Transplant carefully and cultivate well as long as the 

 vines will permit. The fruit will be better in quality if the vines are tied 

 to a trellis or to stakes. 



We have in this variety a sort which, 

 because of its small compact vine, can 



be set much closer than the later sorts, and which will under similar condi- 

 tions ripen up the greater portion of its crop before the fruit of the later 



sorts begins to color. The fruit is of good size, form and color; though a 



little soft it commands a ready sale, as it comes to market at a time when 



it meets with little competition from other sorts. Excellent for mai-ket 



gardeners and desirable because of its earliness for home use. Pkt. 6c; 



Oz. 26c; 2 0z. 40c; % Lb. 76c; Lb. $2.26 



This has a stronger vine and is 



more prolific than the Atlantic 

 "Prize, ripens its fruit very nearly as early and continues in profitable pro- 

 duction much longer. The round or slightly flattened, bright red fruit is 

 large, quite smooth, very rich colored and of good quality. We have com- 

 pared this with Spark's Earliana and think it practically the same in season 

 and in size of fruit, while in color and quality it is decidedly superior to that 

 variety. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; % Lb. $1.26; Lb. $4.00 D. M. Ferry & Co-s Optimus Tomato. 



Atlantic Pri^e 



Nolte's Earliest 



NoLTE's Earliest Tomato. 



MATCHLESS. A large, bright red tomato, which has 

 become very popular in the east. The fruit is large, 

 very smooth and symmetrical, ripening well to stem. 

 The flesh is a rich, bright red color and of fine quality 

 though softer than that of either Improved Trophy or 

 Stone. Pkt.5c;Oz.30c;2 0z.55c; ^Lb.$1.00; Lb.$3.00 



Early Michigan 



Having tested at one time or another 

 nearly every variety offered by seeds- 

 men, we confidently claim that 

 there is no better sort than this 

 for general market or family 

 use. We speak emphatic- 

 ally because we know that 

 for .smoothness and regu- 

 larity of shape, uniformity 

 of size, color and freedom 

 from rot or cracking, this 

 variety is unsurpassed. Its 

 first fruits are very early, 

 but the vines continue to 

 bear for a long time. Vines 

 large, with large, dark 

 green leaves, vigorous and 

 wonderfully productive,be- 

 ing, under high culture, one 

 of the heaviest croppers; 

 fruit medium sized tolarge, 

 and unlike most varieties it 

 produces larg^er fruits as 

 the season advances, per- 

 fectly smooth, solid, but 

 without a hard coi*e; deep, 

 rich red color, and of excel- 

 lent flavor. This kind is ad- 

 mirably adapted to canners' use. 

 Pkt.5c; 0z.25c; 2 0z. 40c; %Lb. 76c; Lb 



D. M. FERRY Or\-f S rr\ 1 1 ^ A variety introduced by 

 & GO'S ^^l-Fl'IIIHJ^ us, and we beheve the 



best table tomato, as far as quality is concerned. Vine medium 

 sized, but vigorous, healthy, and productive. Although not rep- 

 resented as a first early variety, many of our customers report 

 that they have obtained ripe fruit from this as early as from 

 any sort, and it proves to be one of the best varieties known 

 for forcing. Fruit medium sized, oval, very smooth, and of ex- 

 ceedingly bright, crimson- scarlet color; very free from cracks, 

 and rotting but little. The flesh is a distinct crimson-scarlet color. 

 It is also one of the best in flavor, and entirely free from the hard 

 spots found in so many others. The Optimus is not only one of 

 the best for home use and for market, but one of the best can- 

 ning tomatoes. Pkt.6c; 0z.25c; 2 0z.40c; %Lb.7oc; Lb. $3. 25 



Dwarf Aristocrat L'-pV^Tn^Vn'S 



forms a compact bush. Plant dwarf and compact, like the 

 well known Dwarf Champion. Produces an abundance of rich 

 red, perfectly smooth, medium sized fruit which is of fine qual- 

 ity. We think the Dwarf Aristocrat Tomato one of the very 

 best for private gardens, and quite equal to similar sorts sold 

 as Quarter Century and Kansas Standard. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 36c; 

 2 Oz. 60c; H Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.60 



FAVORITE. Vine medium sized, with large, dark green leaves, 

 having numerous clusters of three to seven large tomatoes, 

 which are of rich, dark red color, oval outline and exceedingly 

 smooth; flesh very firm, without green spots. Pkt. 6c; 

 Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



ROYAL RED. Vinesstronger and more vigorous than the Fav- 

 orite. The fruit is larger, brighter, deeper red and fully as good 

 in quality. This is certainly a fine tomato for those who prize 

 large size and bright color. Pkt. 5c; Oz.25c; 2 Oz.40c; H Lb. 75c; 



Lb. $2.25 



