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XOMAXO— Continued 



EKRLV RUBY 



oes which 

 certain 



The great value of this variety lies in the ti 



by far the earliest of all the large-sized Tomat 



combine good form, color and solidity and it is 



to prove the leading market variety. The pe( 



openhabitoftheplant, asshown by the cut, i 



distinctive feature of this variety, and is th( 



reason why it is earlier than any other 



variety, the sun having a better chance 



to reach and ripen the fruit than in more 



upright and compact varieties. (See 



cut, page 44.) Price, 15 cts. pkt., 50 



ets. oz., $1.50 J^ lb., $5.00 lb. 



PONDEROSA, (No. 400.) {See de- 

 scription and cut, pages 9 and 10.) 

 20 cts. pkt., 6 pVts. for Sl.OO, 12 

 for S1.75, 25 for $3.00. 



IGNOTUM. A variety of recent in- 

 troduction worthy of general culti- 

 vation. The fruit is very uniform 

 in size and shape, rather flat and 

 bright red in color. It is very pro- 

 lific, and though not (as some 

 claim) a first early variety, it is 

 valuable in all other respects when 

 cut. 10 cts. pkt., 50 cts. oz., $1.50 

 % lb., $5.00 lb. 



TABLH QUEEN. {See Novelties, 

 page 15.) 15 cts. pkt., 75 cts. oz., 

 $2.50 % lb., $8.00 lb. 



HEW DWARF CHAMPION. One 

 of the most distinct and valuable 

 Tomatoes of recent introduction. 

 Dwarf, stiff habit, scarcely need- 

 ing any support. It is veiy early 

 and wonderfully prolific. Color, 

 same as Acme. Is perfectly round 

 and smooth, of medium size. 10c. 

 pkt., 25c. oz., 80c. 14 lb., $3.00 lb. 



£SSEX HYBRID, This is an old favorite, possessing many good 

 qualities. It follows close after Early Kuby, and is the first of its 

 type to ripen. Fruit is of medium size, very solid, and in color is 

 purplish pink. 5 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 80 cts. 1^ lb., $3.00 lb. 



■THE LORILLARD. This is a forcing variety, very early and pro- 



MIKADO TOMATO. 



lific, while its extreme solidity and handsome appearance will 

 comraendit. Price, lOcts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 80 cts. 1^ lb., $3.00 lb. 



BEAUTY. Handsome, medium-sized and smooth ; agoodyielder, 

 continuing late in the season. It ripens with the Acme and Per- 

 fection. It is a good shipper on account of its solidity. Price, 

 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 80 cts. J^ lb., $3.00 lb. 



7HE MIKAI30. Notwithstanding that it produces veiy large 

 fruit, it is at the same time one of the very earliest to I'ipen. 

 The Tomatoes are produced in immense clusters, are perfectly 



PERFECTION. 



solid, generally smooth, but sometimes irregular. The color is 

 purplish red. Foliage distinct from any other variety. (5ee cut.) 

 Price, 10 cts. pkt., 30 cts. oz., $1.00 % lb., $3.00 lb. 

 PEACH. Very distinct ; fruit of uniform size, resembling a peach 

 in shape, size, bloom and color, which is a deep orange rose. 10 

 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 80 cts. J^lb., $3.00 lb. 

 TROPHY, EXTRA SELECTED, Saved only from specimens of 

 perfect form weighing from 16 to 24 ouiices. 15 cts. pkt., 40 cts. oz., 

 $1.25 i£ lb., $4.00 lb. 

 FAVORITE. One of the largest and most perfect shaped varieties. 

 Eipens evenly and early, and holds its size to the end of the sea- 

 son. It is very prolific, has few seeds, solid flesh, and bears ship- 

 ping long distances. Price, 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 80c. 54 lb., $3,00 lb. 

 Though of comparatively recent introduction, this variety is more 

 largely grown than any of its class. The fruit is almost round, ripens clear up to the 

 stem, is solid, and rich in flavor. The skin is both thin and tough, making it a good 

 shipper, while its clear, bright scarlet color makes it most attractive in appearance, 

 5 cts, pkt., 25 cts. oz., 80 cts. 34 lb., $3.00 lb, 

 ACME. Early, of medium size, perfectly smooth, very solid and a great bearer. 

 Color crimson, with a pinkish tinge. 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts, oz., 80 cts. 14 lb., $3.00 lb. 

 THE SHAH. A sport from the " Mikado," with which it is identical, except in color, 



which is a dark, waxy yellow. Price, 15 cts. pkt., 40 cts. oz., $1.25 1^ lb., $4.00 lb. 

 GOLDEN SUNRISE. No garden should be without a good yellow Tomato, and this 

 is one of the best we know of. It has all the good qualities of the best red varieties 

 and is of a beautiful golden-yellow color, making it invaluable for slicing and mixing 

 with red varieties for table use. {See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts, oz., 80 cts, 3>i lb., 

 $3.00 lb. 



OOLDEK SnimiSE TOIIAXO, 



We can also supplj' the following standard varieties of Tomatoes, which are 

 too well known to need description, at the uniform price of 5 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 

 70 cts. li lb., $2.50 lb. : 



Paragon, General Grant, Hathaway's Excelsior, Canada Victor, 



Red Cherry, Red Currant, Strawberry, or Winter Cherry, 



Cardinal, The Trophy, Queen, Conqueror, Pear-shaped Red, 



Yellow Plum, Yellow Cherry, Volunteer, Mayflower, 



Optimus, Golden Rod, Green Gage. 



