Beckett'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 win- 

 dow. 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 transplanting will make them 

 branching 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 



CmnS Staked plants will bear from 30 to 50 per 

 r " 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 bran- 

 ches 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. 



The 

 stand- 



NoteS on Types and Varieties. 



ard varieties are divided into two classes, namely, 

 the scarlet sorts listed below, and the purple 

 varieties described on opposite 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 dis- Bonny Best. One of the finest extra-early varieties 



tinctly 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. 



The Choicest Scarlet Sorts 



BonnV Best. < ~ >ne ° f tJle ^ eSt extra - ear 'y scarlet sorts for home-gardens having light soil. In our own garden, last season, Bonny Best out- 

 3 ' yielded every other variety 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. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., %lb. $1.50. 



NeW Manvf Old. ^ ru ' ts avera g e ^A. to 3 inches in diameter, when grown under favorable soil conditions during normal seasons. The 

 J • 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., 



Vioz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



John Baer ^ or t ^ le norne ~g ar< fen 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. Pkts. 5 cts. 

 and 10 cts., oz. 45 cts., V 4 lb. $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. 

 Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 45 cts., y 4 lb. $1.50. 



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. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., V 4 lb. $1.50. 



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

 Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., V 4 lb. $1.50. 



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

 scarlet; solid and meaty. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 45 cts., Vilb. $1.50. 



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

 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 45 cts., V 4 lb. $1.50. 



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

 for the South, but has proven excellent in this section. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 

 V 4 lb. $1.50. 



It's Easy to Grow Prize Tomatoes 



Given fairly good soil, some sunshine and a little moisture, Tomatoes will grow 

 for anybody. But those who give particular care will be rewarded with extra choice 

 fruits. How to care for tomato plants during every phase of their development, is 

 fully described in Home Vegetable Gardening from A-Z. By Adolph Kruhm. The 

 most comprehensive book on the subject to date. About 300 pages, printed on high- 

 class, coated paper, fully illustrated with more than 200 photographic reproductions, 

 and 32 four-color illustrations. Cloth, postpaid, $1.30. 

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New Manyfold — just as it grows 



