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COLE'S GARDENJANNUAL 



TOMATO 



Ger. Liebesapjel. Fr. Tomatoe 

 One ounce will produce about 2 §00 plants 



Sow in hot-bed in March or April, or for want of 

 liot-bed in window-pots or boxes, or in a warm 

 border on the south side of a fence by the last of 

 April or first of Maj-. Thin to 3 or 4 inches to keep 

 them low and stocky, and when frosts are no longer 

 to be feared, transplant to 4 by 4 feet apart. Hoe 

 often and earth up a little until the plants are a 

 foot high, when they must be supplied with supports, 

 or be allowed to spread on the gi-ound. Our Tomato 

 seed is all saved with great care, and will please the 

 most critical. 



SPARK'S EARLIANA. See Novelties. 

 SUCCESS. See Novelties. 

 MAGNUS. See Novelties. 



Fordhook Tomato 



FORDHOOK FIRST. This variety is as 



early as the earliest, solid, and extra good quality. 

 This Tomato, as shown in our illustration, is per- 

 fectly smooth and ready to market as soon as any 

 otlior Sdit. It ripi-ns up evenly about the stem, is 

 luavy, with a tough skin, of medium size, color 

 of a In aulit'ul crimson, tinted with purple. Per 

 pkt. 5 ets., oz. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



BOND'S EARLY MINNESOTA. Most of 



the extra early varieties are irregular in shape, 

 this is always round and smooth. Vines vigorous, 

 with rather 'small leaf; fruit of medium sizs, of 

 good shape, and dark red color. They ripen evenly 

 remain solid a long time and never crack. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 1^ lb. 50 cts. 



ATLANTIC PRIZE, or EARLY RUBY. 

 One of the Earliest of All Tomatoes. 



This vine grows strong, stiff and very rapidly, set- 

 ting the crown fruit when quite young, the buds 

 appearing before the plant is four inches high. 

 The fruit is borne in immense clusters, each vine 

 jiroducing from sLxty to eighty large, perfect fruits, 

 verv solid and of the finest quality. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



PONDEROSA. The largest Tomato 



grown. Twelve specimens have been exhibited that 

 weighed 16i/^ pounds, and one monster tipping the 

 scale at nearly four pounds. The vines are strong 

 and vigorous, its massive fruits are very free from 

 ridges. The skin is very firm, making it a fine 

 ' variety for shipping purposes. It has remarkably 

 solid flesh and is almost seedless; of a dark rich 

 crimson color; its flavor is delicious, whether used 

 raw or cooked. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



MATCHLESS. This tomato is match- 

 less in form. The bkin being so tough that if 

 picked when ripe they can be kept in good condi- 

 tion as long as ten days. It is a strong grower 

 and productive, producing fruit of large size. The 

 fruit is very free from core. Color, rich cardinal 

 red. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., V4 lb. 75 cts. 



THE STONE. This variety is very large, 



and of bright scarlet color; ver\' smooth, ripening 

 evenlj- to the stem without a crack, exceedingly 

 solid, is an excellent shipper; quality the very 

 best; fine for canning; a good keeper; without 

 hard core. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., ^4 lb. 60 

 cts. 



DWARF CHAMPION. This variety is 



dwarf and compact in habit; it stands up well, 

 even when loaded with fioiit; having a stiff, bushy 

 stem, can be planted close together; very earl\ . 

 It is always smooth and attractive in appjarancf; 

 the skin is tough and the flesh solid. Per pkt. ') 

 cts., oz. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



BURPEE'S 'QUARTER CENTURY.' This 



splendid \arii'ty inlruduted last year by Mr. Bur- 

 pee, is bound lo Ijicume ver\' popular. It is very 

 prolific, bearing handsome scarlet fruits of large 

 size in great abundance. It has a compact bush- 

 like growth. The fruits are borne in clusters in 

 the center of the plant and run quite large and 

 even in size. Free from cracks and of fine flavor. 

 It will be most valuable for market and canning 

 purposes, as well as the home garden. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 25 cts., 1/4 lb. 75 cts. 



LIVINGSTON'S BEAUTY. Early, of 



smooth form, free from rot, keeps and carries well. 

 In color, a rich, glossy crimson. It is valuable for 

 market from its solidity, toughness of skin, and 

 from the fact that it will ripen up well when pick- 

 ed green. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 15 cts., ^4 lb. 50 

 cts., lb. $1.75. 



ENORMOUS. This grand new Tomato 



proves to be all that was claimed lor it. It is 

 enormous in size. Without exception the Enorm- 

 ous is bound to lead all other sorts, after better 

 acquaintance, and if it develops no weak points 

 later on. It is not early, but simply the best 

 main crop tomato ever put on the market, and, 

 whether grown in a private or market garden, i-^ 

 bound to receive unstinted praise from everyoiu . 

 With select specimens it takes but eight to fill 

 out a yard; this means, of course, that the toma- 

 toes must average 4% inches in diameter. The to- 

 matoes are very smooth, solid meated, good keep- 

 ers, and are every way of excellent quality. Pt-r 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts. 



