Beckert*s Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. • VEGETABLE SEEDS 



TOMATOES 



For early use, sow in February 

 or March in hotbeds, or in boxes 

 or pots set in the warm window. 

 When the seedlings are about 2 

 inches high, transplant them to 

 pots or in rows 4 to 5 inches 

 apart, keeping the temperature 

 at about 60°. Subsequent trans- 

 planting will make them branch- 

 ing and stocky, but do not set 

 them in the open ground until 

 all danger from frost is past; then 

 plant them in a warm, sunny 

 place, and water them freely 

 until they are well established. 

 An ounce of seed will produce 

 about 1,000 plants. 



HOW TO STAKE AND 

 PRUNE FOR BIGGEST 

 CROPS. Staked plants will bear 

 from 30 to 50 per cent more of 

 perfect fruits than any plants that 

 spread over the ground. About July 

 4 place 5-foot stakes within 2 

 inches of the base of each plant. 

 Then, with a sharp knife reduce 



each plant to 3 of the strongest branches. Tie the branches to the stake, and as the branches climb, remove all side-shoots at base of 

 plant and all suckers which develop at the leaf-joints. When the plants reach the top of the stakes, begin to prune out the centers also. 

 Constant pruning will give you the type of clusters and fruit as shown in illustration. 



NOTES ON TYPES AND VARIETIES. The standard varieties are divided into two classes, namely the scarlet sorts listed below, and 

 the purple varieties described on next page. In addition there are the dwarf sorts, which are particularly suitable for small gardens. Among 

 both scarlet and purple sorts you will find early, midseason, and late varieties, as well as some that are distinctly globe-shaped. All globe- 

 shaped sorts are noted for their solidity. The wise gardener will plant at least two or three kinds, maturing in succession. 



Stone Tomatoes 



THE CHOICEST SCARLET SORTS 



New Manyfold. 



BonilV Best n f . . extra-early scarlet sorts for home-gardens having light soil. In our own garden, last season, Bonny Best out- 



L " Vx* r V i e T y othe [ vanet y on trial, with the exception of Globe, described on next page. Bonny Best fruits average slightly 

 larger than those of Manyfold and the plants are almost as prolific. On light soils, Bonny Best has a rather short season of bearing. On rich 

 clay soil, however, It is inclined to bear longer and later. However, it bears such large crops under all conditions as to make it a most profit- 

 able variety for most anybody anywhere. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., y 4 lb. $1.50. 



Fruits average 2J-2 to 3 inches in diameter, when grown under 

 favorable soil conditions during normal seasons. The greatest 

 merit of Manyfold, however, lies in the abundance of almost globe-shaped fruits which 

 it bears. Plant shown below tells the story better than words can. Manyfold is good 

 for eating raw. It makes the finest stewed Tomatoes, and is also ideally adapted for 

 canning and ketchup-making. The housewife who likes to can Tomatoes whole could 

 not select a better sort than Manyfold. Pkt. 10 cts., Vi oz - 30 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



John RaPr ^ 7 ° r t ^ le home-garden this bids fair to surpass Sparks' Earliana which, 

 " though extra early, is not always smooth. John Baer is ready for use 

 in 100 days, and the fruits are uniformly handsome, almost globe-shaped, solid and of 

 fine flavor. A most excellent sort for both home-garden and market. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 50 cts., Vilb. $1.50. 



OTHER GOOD BRIGHT RED SORTS 



Arranged in order of their season of bearing 



Sparks' Earliana. Ready to pick 100 days after seed is sown. Medium size, hand- 

 some shape and beautiful red; solid and of rather acid quality. Season of bearing short. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 45 cts., y 4 lb. $1.35. 



Chalk's Jewel. Within 10 days as early as Earliana,_ and the fruits are of much 

 larger size, bright red, smooth and solid. One of the heaviest bearing sorts in cultiva- 

 tion. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., i/ 4 lb. $1.35. 



Greater Baltimore. Second-early. Fruit large; bright red; produced in clusters. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., y 4 lb. $1.35. 



Stone. The greatest canning Tomato on record. Large, smooth fruits of bright 

 scarlet; solid and meaty. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., ^lb. $1.35. 



Matchless. Fruit large, rich cardinal-red; skin tough; flesh very solid. Pkt. 

 10 cts., oz. 45 cts., y 4 lb. $1.50. 



Duke of York. The largest fruited, bright scarlet sort on our list. Recommended 

 for the South, but has proved excellent in this section. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 45 cts., 

 »/ 4 lb. $1.50. 



COLLECTION: — One packet each Bonny Best, Globe and Stone for 25 cts. 

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New Manyfold — just as it grows 



