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Excelsior Tomato 



WHITE'S EXCELSIOR. This fine var- 

 iety is the best purple tomato. The vines are the 

 largest, strongest growers of any, bear The great- 

 est crops, and continue bearing until frost. The 

 fruits are large, smooth and nearly solid, with but 

 few seeds; color dark glossy or purple red, ripen 

 up evenly around the stem, no green spots or hard 

 core. One of the best shipping varieties, as it 

 stands up well. In quality and flavoi- cannot be 

 surpassed. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Vi lb. 75 

 cts., lb. $2.50. 



LIVINGSTON'S FAVORITE. Large, 

 smooth, blood-red sort, earlj'; ripens all over and 

 through at once. For canning has no superior; a 

 tough skin, will bear shipping long distances. Very 

 few seeds and has no hard green core. Per pkt. 4 

 cts., oz. 15 cts., 14 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 



PEACH. This is the most delicious to- 

 mato, having an appetizing, fruity flavor, not met 

 with in any other. The fruit is of uniform size, 

 and resembles a peach in shape, size and color. 

 Per. pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



GOLDEN QUEEN, a yellow variety of 

 first-class quality; large, smooth, solid, and pro- 

 ductive; has very little acid, flavor excellent. Kone 

 better for slicing and preserving. Sliced with one 

 of the red sorts it makes a pleasing appearance. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. , 



HONOR BRIGHT. The vines are vigor- 

 ous and bear prwfusely from eai-ly to late in the 

 season. Best known shipper; should be shipped 

 in the waxy or yellow stage. Its color changes 

 during ripening are remarkable. At maturity it 

 is a rich, bright red, previous to which it is lemon, 

 waxy white and green. It is one of the best for 

 the table. This tomato is certain to become wide- 

 ly famous, as it is distinct from all other sorts 

 If picked in the early stage of ripening, will keep 

 from one to four weeks if stored in a cool place. 

 Its table qualities are excellent, the flesh, when 

 fullv ripe, being tender and melting. Per pkt. 5 

 cts.", oz. 20 cts., % lb. 65 cts. 



THE SUCCESS. A magnificent new 

 Scarlet Tomato of finest quality. It is smooth, 

 well formed and extremely deep from stem to blos- 

 som, making it unusually heaAy. It ripens evenly 

 to the stem and is without ridges or cracks. It 

 is firm without being hard, few seeds, an un- 

 rivaled home tomato and an unequalled shipper. 

 The vines are vigorous but compact, always fruits 

 in clusters. On account of its brilliant red color, 

 depth and solidity, it is one of the handsomest 

 Tomatoes grown. Per. pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 lb. 75 cts. 



Livingston'e Petfection Tomato 



LIVINGSTON'S PERFECTION. An early 



variety of considerable merit, of a blood-red color, 

 round in shape, perfectly smooth, and very solid; 

 ripens uniformly, and bears abundantly until frost 

 comes; free from seeds, and for canning purposes 

 it surpasses any hitherto offered. Per. pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., % lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 



THE MAGNUS. This very distinct and 



most promising new variety, of the color of Beauty 

 and Acme. It is thicker, hearier and more solid 

 than either of the above, making it easily the 

 most handsome sort in cultivation. It is unsur- 

 passed in qualitj' and in the production of fine 

 large fnjiis. The form is uniforralj' perfect, large 

 and attractive. It is a robust grower, setting its 

 fruit in clusters. It ripens evenly and does not 

 crack about the stem. It is a main crop variety, 

 yet ^matures its fii'st fruits so quickly that it will 

 be desirable for early market. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 25 cts., Vi lb. 75 cts. 



YELLOW FIG, or YELLOW PLUM. Rec- 

 ommended especially for pickles and preserves. 

 Fruit uniformly oval, lemon-colored and smooth- 

 skinned. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



HUSK TOMATO 



IMPROVED GROUND CHERRY, or 

 STRAWBERRY. Grows enclosed in a 



husk, excellent for preserves; will keep within 

 husks all winter. This is well worth growing for 

 preserves, both on account of its fine quality and 

 immense productiveness. The fruit has a pleasant 

 strawberry-like flavor, and is much esteemed and 

 by some considered indispensable for pies, sauce, 

 etc., both green and dry. With the addition of 

 lemon juice it is frequently preserved like plums 

 as well as stewed and ser^'ed like cranberries. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



PURPLE HUSK. This large and hand- 

 some variety, is quite popular in some places. 

 Tlie plants produce large purple fruits In great ' 

 abundance, which are from one to two inches in 

 diameter and enveloped in a husk similar to the 

 Ground Cherry. The fruit is used the same as the 

 ground cherry, but is much larger and contains 

 more acid. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



