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TOJIATOKS— Conlinued. 



MATCHLESS. A new variety, ot large size and red 

 •color; grown quite extensively in some sections of New 

 ■Jersey for shipping. The great objection being the deep 

 indentation of the fruit around the stem. Pkt.. lOc; oz. , 

 ■25c.; K lb., Toe; lb., S-J.50. 



THE JPEACH TOMATO. Almost identical with some 

 ibrms of peaches, both in shape and color. The fruit is 

 produced in cluster.*, is very solid, with red interior, and 

 Ted, pinkish and green blush on the outside skin, which can 

 be easily peeled, like the skin of a peach. Vines compact in 

 Tiabit and verv productive. For preserving. Peach Tomato 

 is hard to beat. Pkt., 10c ; oz., 4Uc.; "%, lb.. $1.00. 



LIVINGSTON'S PERFECTION. This valuable variety 

 -conies from the same source as the Acme and Paragon. It 

 is shaped like the Acme, larger, fully as early, perfectly 

 .smooth, blood-red in color, verv solid and a heavy cropper. 

 Pkt.,Oc.; oz.,20c.; '4 lb., (JOc; lb., S2.0ii. 



SELECTED EARLY PARAGON. Yen,- solid, dark 

 Ted color, heavy foliage, afavc^ite market variety; excellent 

 for canning. Pkt.. Sc: oz., loc; 54 lb., 6Uc.; lb., S2.00. 



SELECTED EAKLY ACME. Ripens evenly, of 

 medium, uniform size, round, very solid, and of a pink 

 purplish color; verv productive, bearing until killed by 

 frost. Pkt.,5e.: oz.. 2iJc.; '/J lb., 60c ; lb., S2.00. 



THE CARDINAL. The fruit is uniformly smooth 

 ■and free from ridges, and is of a brilliant cardinal red. The 

 iflesh is of the same brilliant color, having no green core and 

 -very few seeds. Its evenness of ripening — so many tomatoes 

 in the same stage at the same time — is a marked feature in 

 this variety, as is also the uniforuiit.v of the same large size 

 throughout the entire season. It keeps well and is a tine 

 shipper. Pkt.. 5c.; oz.. 25i'.; 14 lb., 65c.; lb., $2.25. 



LIVINGSTONS FAVORITE. An early variety some- 

 ■what smoother than the Paragon. Does not crack after 

 Tipening, is of a darker red than the Perfection, and is larger 

 than either. Pkt.,. 5c.; oz., 15c.; '4 lb.. 60c.; lb.. $2.00. 



Trophy. This well-known variety has become a favorite 

 faniilv and market tomato; large size, fine flavor, fruit solid. 

 Pkt., .'ic.; oz.. 2.x>.; \i lb.. 75c.; lb., 82..50. 



THE SHAH, or GOLDEN MIKADO. A beautiful 

 yellow tomato, a sport from the celebrated red variety, 

 "Turner Hybrid, or Mikado, and is identical with it in 

 -every respect except in color (which is a dark, waxv vellow). 

 Pkt., lOc; oz., liOc; '.^ 'b., Tnc; lb., 52.50. 



The foUowinjj varieties of Tomatoes are each 5 

 •cents per packet, 2.5 cents per ounce, S2.50 per lb: 



Horsford's Prelude, Lorillard, Station Upright, 

 -Queen, Scoville's H.vbrid, Golden Queen, Early Ruby, 

 King of the Earlies, 3Iayflower, Esse.x H.ybrid, Climax, 

 Hatliaway's Excelsior, General Grant, Feejee Lsland, 

 Xarge Smooth Red, Cook's Favorite, Canada Victor, 

 Tree Tomato, Golden Trophy, Large Yellow, Pear- 

 ;$haped, and Red Cherry. 



TOBACCO SEED. 



PERSIAN ROSE MUSCA- 

 TEL. Imported from Hungary, 

 where it is regarded as the very 

 best. It possesses a delicious 

 Turkish or Rose perfume. Leaves 

 are of medium .size and regular. 

 Pkt.. lOc.; oz.. Snc: lb.,$S.OO. 



CONNECTICUT SEED 

 LEAF. Saved from selected 

 plants. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; y, lb., 

 60c.; lb.. S2.00. 



HAVANA. Imported seed. 

 Pkt., lOc; oz.,40c.; lb., $4.00. 



General Grant, Primus, 

 Pennsylvania, or Lancaster 

 (Broad Leaf), Maryland and 

 Virginia (Broad Leaf), Yellow 

 Oronoko, Gold Leaf, Medley 

 Pryor, each, pkt.. lOc; oz., 25c.; 

 HOSE MUSC.\TEL TOBACCO. 4 lb., 60c.; lb., $2.25. 



TURNIP. 



One ounce will sow one hundred and fifty feet of drill ; 

 •one to one and one-half pounds will sow an acre. 



EXTRA EARLY PCRPLE-TOP MELAN (Strap- 

 Xeaved). This new variety has proven to be the earliest and 

 liandsomest flat turnip in cultivation. No other variet.v can 

 «qual it for spring sowing". It is of medium size and flat 

 shape, with bright purple top; pure white flesh, of excellent 

 :flavor, never bitter, small top, and a good keeper. It is a 

 verv shv seeder, hence true stock must be always high in 

 Tjrice. Pkt., .50.; oz., 10c. ; M lb., 25c.; lb., 80c. 



EXTRA EARLY PURPLE-TOP MUNICH. This 

 liandsome turnip is entirely distinct from any other variety, 

 ^growing entiiely above ground, pure white, with a bright, 

 purplish-red top and few leaves, flesh fine and of good flavor 

 -n-heu young. Pkt., 5c.: oz.. 10c ; X lb., 20c.; lb., 60c. 



EARLY RED-TOP WHITE GLOBE. A very early 

 and attractive varietv; verv producti%'e. white flesh, of fine 

 •qualitv. Pkt.. 5c.; oz.. lOc; I4 lb., loc; lb., 50c. 



POMERANIAN WHITE GLOBE. Useful for table 

 as well as feeding stock ; productive, hardy and a splendid 

 autumn turnip. Pkt., .5c.; oz., lOc; 34 lb.. 15c.; lb., 45c. 



BUDLONG, or 

 BR E A D-S r O N E. 



This new strain is the 

 resiiU of years of care- 

 ful selection made by 

 Ml. Budlong. one of 

 the most extensive 

 market gardeners of 

 New England, and 

 while of Ruta Baga 

 form, it well deserves 

 to be classed with the 

 best tableturnips, ow- 

 ing to its fine texture 

 and extra high qual- 

 il.v. It is of half-long 

 shape, as shown in 

 our illustration, with 

 a beautiful purple 

 crown, pure white 

 skin and flesh. Me- 

 dium in size and of 

 very quick growth. 

 This new turnip has 

 had a great local rep- 

 utation for several 

 years in a few towns 

 of New England, 

 where gardeners 

 would pay almost any 

 price to obtain seed 

 in seasons when 

 scarce. From our own 

 experience with it we 

 pronounce it the very 

 best table turnip for 

 spring and winter use 

 that we have ever 

 seen grow. Pkt... 5c.; 

 oz., lOc; M'b., 25c.; 

 BTOLOXG TURN-IP. lb., 90c. 



EAREY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. An early white- 

 fleshed variety, usually sown early in the spring; of quick 

 growth, juicy, mild flavor and excellent qualitv; also grown 

 for a fall crop. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; 14 lb., 15c.; lb., .50c. 



PURPLE-TOP FLAT (Strap-I.^aved). This variety is 

 similar to the above, excepting it is red or purple above 

 ground. Pkt., ^c; oz., lOc; J4 lb., ].5c.; lb.. .50c. 



GOLDEN BALL, or ORANGE JELEY. A rapid 

 grower, of excellent flavor, bright yellow, a good keeper, a 

 superior table varietv. Pkt., 5c.; oz.", lOc; 34 'b , 15c.; lb., 55c. 

 YELLOW, or AMBER GLOBE. Flesh firm and 

 sweet; grows large, excellent for either table use or feeding 

 stock; keeps well. Pkt.. 5c.: oz.. lOc.; 3j lb.. 15c.; lb., 55c. 



IMPROVED PURPLE-TOP YELLOW RUTA- 

 BAGA. The leading market variety, and largely grown for 

 stock as well as family use; hardy, productive, flesh yellow, 

 solid, .sweet, fine grained, good flavor. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; 

 '41b., 20c.; lb., 50c.; .'"> lbs.. $2.00. 



Large White Ruta-Baga. Differs from tl'ie yellow 

 only in color. Pkt., 5c.: oz., lOc; Vi, lb., 20c.; II1., 60. 



The following varieties of Turnips are each 5c. per 

 packet; 10c. per oz.; 15c. per 14 lb.: ."iOc. per lb. 



Wliite Egg, Earge W^hite Norfolk or Globe, Earge 

 Cow Horn or White French, Purple-Top Yellow 

 Aberdeen, Seven-Top or Forrester, Carter's Sw^ede. 



gEEDg OF pot:' ^PJP gV/EEl' jJEl^Bg. 



Those marked with an * are perennial, and when once ob- 

 tained in the garden mav be preserved for years. 



Anise. Pkt., .5c.; oz., 10c. *Balm. Pkt., lOc; oz., 25c. 

 Basil, Sweet. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 20c. Borage. Pkt,, 5c.; oz., 

 20c. Catnip. Pkt., lOc; oz., 40c. Coriander. Pkt., 5c.; 

 oz., lOc; 34 lb., 2.5c. *Caraway. Pkt., 5c.; oz, lOc; ^Ib., 

 2.5c. Dill. Pkt,,.5c.; oz., lOc; '41b.. 2.Sc.; lb., 80c. *Eaven- 

 der. Pkt., lOc; oz., 25c. Marigold, Pot. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c. 

 *Fennel. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc. Hyssop. Pkt., 10c. *Hore- 

 hound. Pkt., 10c.; oz.. .'SOc. *Marjoram, Sweet. Pkt., 

 oc; oz., 20c.; lb., $2.00. Opium Poppy. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25e. 

 *Roseniarv. Pkt., lOn.; oz., 40e. *Rue. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 1.5c. 

 Saffron. Pkt.. 10c. Sage. Pkt., .5c.; oz., lac; lb., $1.50. 

 Savory, Summer. Pkt.. .5c.; oz. , 1.5c.; 341b., 35c. *Savory, 

 Winter. Pkt., .5c.; oz., 20c. *Tansy. Pkt., lOc; oz., 30c. 

 Thyme. Pkt., lOc; oz., .30c.; lb., 33.00. *Wormwood. Pkt., 

 5c.; OZ:, 25c. 



