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DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 



TOMATO— Continued 



One ounce will produce about 2500 plants. 



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



of hot-bed in window-pots or boxes, or in a warm ! 



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

 of April or first of May. 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 fee* j 



apart. Hoe often and earth up a little until the | 



plants are a foot high, when they must be sup- ! 



plied with supports, or be allowed to spread on | 



the ground. Our Tomato seed is all saved with ; 

 srreat care, and will please the most critical. 



PONDEROSA. The largest Tomato grown. 

 Twelve specimens have been exhibited that 

 weighed 16 V2 pounds, and one monster tipping 

 the scale at nearly four pounds. The vines are 

 strong and vigorous, its rsassive fruits are very 

 free from ridges . The skin is very firm, mak- 

 ing it a fine variety for shipping purposes. It 

 has remarkably solid flesh and is almost seed- 

 less; of dark rich crimson color; its flavor is 

 delicious, whether used raw or cooked. Per pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., % lb. $1.25. 



THE STONE. This variety is very large, and of 

 bright scarlet color; very smooth, ripening ev- 

 enly 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. 25 cts., V\ lb. 

 75 cts. 



DWARF CHAMPION. This variety is dwarf and 

 compact in habit; it stands up well, even when 

 loaded with fruit; having a stiff, bushy stem, 

 can be planted close together; very early. It is 

 always smooth and attractive in appearance; 

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

 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., x ,i lb. 75 cts. 



IMPROVED GROUND CHERRY, or STRAW- 

 BERRY. Grows enclosed in a husk, excellent 

 for preserves; will keep within husks all win- 

 ter. This is well worth growing for preserves, 

 both on account of its fine quality and im- 

 mense productiveness. The fruit has a pleas- 

 ant strawberry-like flavor, and is much es- 

 teemed and by some considered indispensable 

 for pies, sauces, etc., both green and dry. With 

 the addition of lemon juice it is frequently pre- 

 served like plums as well as stewed and served 

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



BUCKBEE'S BEEFSTEAK. A big late scarlet 

 fruited variety. Fruits are very solid, smooth 

 and rather flattened in shape. Pkt. 10 cts., % 

 oz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts., % lb. $1.75. % lb. $3.25, 

 lb. $5.85, postpaid. 



We have got seeds from your house nearly ev- i 

 ery year; have always been pleased with them i 

 and your method of business has been generally i 

 very successful with our garden. — Henry Potts, I 

 Jasper Co., Mo. 



Early Jewel Tomato 



CHALK'S EARLY JEWEL. A large, smooth, and 

 the finest flavored extra early bright red Toma- 

 to. It is so hardy and vigorous in growth that 

 a very early planting can be made in the open 

 ground. The plants are well furnished with 

 strong healthy foliage which protects, the fruits 

 from sun-scald, and enables the plants to per- 

 fect an enormous crop. The fruits are very 

 deep through from stem to blossom end, the 

 solid flesh is entirely free from hard core, free 

 from rot and do not crack open in wet weather. 

 Comes highly recommended. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

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



LIVINGSTON'S BEAUTY. 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. 20 cts., % lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



YELLOW FIG, or YELLOW PLUM. Recom- 

 mended especially for pickles and preserves. 

 Fruit uniformly oval, lemon-colored and smooth 

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



GOLDEN QUEEN. A yellow variety of first- 

 class quality; large, smooth, solid, and produc- 

 tive; has very little acid, flavor excellent. None 

 better for slicing and preserving. Sliced with 

 one of the red sorts it makes a pleasing appear- 

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



BURBANK TOMATO 



The Burbank Tomato, originated by Luther Burbank, after years of experimenting and crossing of 

 practically all known varieties of Tomatoes and Mr. Burbank claims the Burbank to be the earliest, 

 smoothest, largest of the earlies, most productive, and will prove to be best of all varieties. 



Few seeds, fruit bright crimson, solid, heavy, smooth of medium size bears for a long time for 

 an early variety, good keeper. For best results the first cluster of blossoms should be picked off to 

 give plants a chance to get a good start. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., % lb. $1.25. 



JOHN BAER TOMATO. An extra early scarlet variety of superior merit. Productive and hardy ; 

 round, smooth and firm. Excellent quality, one of the first to riqen, and furnishing fruit for the mar- 

 ket for a long season. A good variety for the market or home garden. Pkt. 5cts., oz. 25 cts.. 

 Ms lb., 75 cts. 



All 5c packages Garden or Flower Seeds, 6 pkgs. 25c. 



