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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 



Spark's Earliana. 



TOMATOES. 



CUIiTURi:. — 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 hish. 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 Avhen planted into the open ground. Plant 

 them from 3 to 4 feet apart. Some varieties can be planted closer. They should be 

 supported by slakes. When allowed to grow up wild, the fruit which touches the ground 

 will rot. For a late or Fall crop tli^ 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 

 2 weeks. The principal pests are horn and green worms and will be controlled with 

 Corona Arsenate. 



SPARK'S EABIiIANA.— 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, 10c. ; oz., 30c.; 14 lb., 90c.; lb., 

 $3.00, postpaid. 



JOHN BAEB. — An extra early scarlet 

 fruited variety of superior merit. The 

 vines are very hardy and exceptionally 

 productive. The fruits are the largest of 

 the extra early sort and are also most 

 attractive in color. They are nearly round, 

 smooth, firm and of excellent quality. It 

 is one of the very earliest to ripen and 

 it continues to furnish marketable fruits 

 much longer than any other very early 

 varieties. It is an invaluable sort for 

 market gardeners. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 40c. J 

 1/4 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00, postpaid. 



BED AND YEI^IiOW PEAB SHAPED.— 



Packet, 10c. ; oz., 50c., postpaid. 



John Baer. 



