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



Tobacco 



Tobacco is an annual plant and although it grows to greater size in the 

 south, an equally good and often a better quality can be produced in 

 the hot, dry summers of the north. We have taken a great deal of 

 pains to ascertain which are the best varieties for the general planter, 

 and believe the list we offer contains all that are of special merit. 

 CULTURE— The seed should be sown as early as possible after danger of frost is over. A good plan is to burn a quan- 



STERLINQ— The brightest of the yeUow type, and being the 

 earliest to ripen is surest in localities liable to early fi'osts. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; ^ Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



LACKS— Broad leaf, tough, fine fibre. On gray soils cares 

 bright and elastic; on dark soils rich and gummy. Known 

 as Jessup or Beat All in some locahties. Good and reliable. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.60 



HESTER— A variety which originated in Granville county, 

 N. C. Has no superior for the yellow type, and makes fine 

 cigar stock. It has size, shape, texture and color, and 

 ripens early. It recommends itself greatly in this, that it 

 has greater adaptability over a wider range of soils and lati- 

 tude than any other of the yellow varieties, and may, on 

 this score, be considered the surest. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 20c; 

 2 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



SWEET ORONOCO — Used for first-class plug fiUers, and 

 makes, when sun cured, the best Natural Chewing Leaf. A 

 ravorite for the "Homespun" wherever known. Known as 

 Little Oronoco in some localities. Makes an Eastern FiUer 

 unsurpassed. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; ^ Lb. 60c; 

 Lb. $2.00 



WHITE BURLEY — This variety is especially valuable to 

 manufacturers either for cut or plug tobacco. It is some- 

 times used for wrappers. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 

 !^Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 



BRADLEY BROAD LEAF— A popular variety for export, 

 manufacturing and cigars. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 36c. 

 %Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



PERSIAN ROSE— Finer than the Muscatel, and may be relied 

 upon to make the finest cigar stock. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 30c; 

 2 Oz. 55c; %k Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 



BIG HAVANA— A hybrid Havana or Cuban seed leaf. A 

 heavy cropper, of fine texture, delightful flavor and the 

 earliest cigar variety to mature and ripen. Will make two 

 crops from one planting in the south, while its earliness 

 makes it most desirable for high latitudes. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 25c; 

 2 Oz. 40c; %Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



SUMATRA— A very vigorous variety of Spanish origin, pro- 

 ducing cigar wrappers of the highest quality, and especially 

 popular with Florida growers. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 50c; 2 0z. 85c; 

 !^Lb. $1.50; Lb. $5.00 



CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF— Best adapted to the climate 

 of the Middle and Northei-n States, as it is more hardy and 

 endures the cold better than the tender varieties grown 

 south. In many of the Northern States and in Canada, this 

 variety is the staple crop. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 

 ^ Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



HAVANA— The leaf of this variety is very thin and fine tex- 

 tured. It possesses a very delicate flavor and is extensively 

 used for cigar wrappers. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c- 

 h Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.00 



TOMKTO 



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 shal- 

 low 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 wiU 

 be strong and stocky. Even a 

 slight check while the plants 

 are small will materially 

 diminish their productive- 

 ness. 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 care- 

 fully and cultivate well as 

 long as the vines will permit. 

 The fruit is improved in 

 quality if the vines are tied 

 to a treUis or to stakes. 



Atlantic Priz^e 



Early Michgan 

 Tomato. 



Atlantic Prize 

 Tomato. 

 We have in this variety a sort 

 which, because of its small, com- 

 pact vine, can be set much closer than the later sorts, and which 

 will under similar conditions 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 when there is no other sort to compete with it. 

 Excellent for market gardeners and desirable for early home use. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; %Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



t F s:^ r* I ■%./ IVB ■ ^^ Kh ■ A ^:& r^ Having testecJ at one time or an- 

 •.L>C1I iy l^llCrlll^dll other nearly every variety of- 

 fered by seedsmen, we confidently claim that there is no better variety 

 than this for general market or family use. We speak emphatically 

 because we have given a great amount of time perfecting our stock, 

 and know that for smoothness and regularity 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 wonder- 

 fully productive, being under high culture, one of the heaviest croppers; 

 fruit medium sized to large, and unlike most varieties, grows larger as 

 the season advances, perfetly smooth, solid, but without a hard core; 

 deep, rich red color, and of excellent flavor. This kind is admirably 

 adapted tocanners' use. Pkt.5c; Oz.20c; 2 Oz.36c; %Lb.60c; Lb.$2.00 



