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TOMATO. 



BEWARE OF CHEAP TOMATO 

 SEEDS, saved in canning houses, 

 iis it is sure to be a mixture of dif- 

 ferent sorts. We take special care 

 in growing our Tomato seeds. We 

 Have the seed stocks selected care- 

 fully each year, and the crops are 

 inspected by us dviring the period 

 of growth and maturity of fruit, 

 and we are thus prepared to offer 

 ■our customers seed of the first 

 quality. 



F'i'For early fruit sow the seed in 

 March or April, in the hot-bed or in 

 poTs in a sunny exposure in the house. 

 When the plants are about three or 

 four inches high they should be set 

 out four or five inches apart in another 

 hot-bed or cold-frame, or removed in-' 

 to small pots, allowing a single plant 

 to a pot. Expose to the air as much 

 as possible to harden, and about the 

 middle of May set the plants in the 

 open ground, at a distance of four or 

 five feet each way. Water freely at 

 the time of transplanting, and shelter 

 from the sun for a few days until 

 the plants are established. SuflBcient 

 plants for a small garden may be had 

 by sowing a few seeds in a shallow 

 box or fiower-pot, and placing in a 

 sunny window in the house. Culti- 

 vate thoroughly as long as the vines 

 will permit. 



Tomatoes will admit of training to stakes or trel- 

 lis of various kinds, and the fruit is very much im- 

 proved both in appearance and quality. This mode 

 of cultivation is now quite common among garden- 

 ers who grow for early market. The usual method 

 is to set one strong plant to a stake, using stakes 

 five to seven feet in height, tying the plants up with 

 wool or other strong, soft twine, pruning out quite 

 freely as the vines advance in growth. By adopting 

 this method the plants may be set much closer than 

 in the ordinary way. 



ACME.— Of superlative merit, early, medium size, 

 shape slightly oval, smooth and of a pink-purplish 

 color. 



Pkts. 5c. and 10c. Oz. 20c. 1-4 lb. 40c. Lb. 



$1.25. 



BEAUTY.— For early market and shipping this 

 cannot be excelled, because of its solidity and 

 toughness of skin. Color is a rich, glossy crimson 

 with a slight tinge of purple. It is well known and 

 very largely used by our gardeners. 

 Pints. 5c. and 10c. Oz. 20c. 1-4 lb. 40c. L-b. 



$1.25. 



FAVORITE.— This is a large, perfect shaped To- 

 mato. One of the best for either canning or market 

 purposes. 



Pkts. 5c. and 10c. Ox. 20c. 1-4 lb. 40c. L.b. 



$1.25. 



PRIZETAKER.— A very desirable early sort, 

 large, of handsome shape, and deep crimson color 

 with a light tinge of purple. 



Plcts. 5c. and 10c. Ox. 20c. 1-4 lb. 40c. L.b. 



$1.25. 



PRIZEWINNER TOMATO. 



In this new sort we have the Prince of market To- 

 matoes. In color somewhat resembling the Beauty, 

 but much larger, very solid, ripens earlier than the 

 World's Fair, and with us was one of the best 

 keepers we have seen; as an early Tomato it is 

 first-class, selling for the highest market price, and 

 a remarkably full bearer; it is also well adapted 

 for a late crop. It is smooth and uniform in shape, 

 and in quality it cannot be surpassed. It is remark- 

 ably free from acidity and cuts as solid as meat. 

 Plcts. 5c. and 10c. Ox. 20c. 1-4 lb. 40c. L.b. 



$1.25. 



ATLANTIC PRIZE. — An excellent extra early 

 red Tomato, and Wiale it does not run as regularly 

 smooth as the Paragon, it ripens very evenly. 

 Pkts. 5c. and 10c. Ox. 20c. 1-4 lb. 50c. Lb. 



$1.50. 



DWARF CHAMPION.— Entirely distinct from 

 any otner variety; plant grows stiff and upright, so 

 that it may be planted closer than other varieties, 

 very desirable for a small garden, as it requires so 

 iiuLle room; bears throughout the entire season. 

 The fruit resembles the Acme, and is smooth and 

 attractive in appearance. 



Pkts. 5c. and 10c. Ox. 25c. 1-4 lb. 50c. Lb. 



$1.T5. 



PONDEROSA.— A remarkably large and heavy- 

 fruited Tomato, deep red in color; flesh very thick, 

 solid and of excellent quality. 



Pkt. 10c. Ox. 35c. 1-4 lb. $1.00. 



IMPERIAL. — This new variety is highly recom- 

 mended by leading growers. The originator claims 

 it to be much earlier than any other; a beautiful, 

 symmetrical and meaty Tomato. 



Pkt. 10c. Ox. 25c. 1-4 lb. 65c. Lb. $2.00. 



PARAGON. — Here we have a variety — the per- 

 fection of a Tomato — large, solid., smooth as an 

 apple, and handsome, deep red color. It is superb. 

 No praise can be too high. Extensively used by 

 canners all over the country. 



Pkts. 5c. and 10c. Ox. 20c. 1-4 lb. 40c. Lb. 



$1.25. 



ROYAL RED.— A new Tomato, much resembling 

 the Favorite in form and color. A good main crop 

 variety. 



Pkts. 5c. and 10c. Ox. 20c. 1-4 lb. 40c. Lb. 

 $1.25. 



B, B, TOMATO. 



We have secured Headquarters' stock of this ex- 

 cellent and popular new variety; it is one of the 

 leading sorts for second early and late use; the fruit 

 is large, handsome, and a splendid keeper. 

 Pkts. 5c. and 10c. Oz. 20c. 1-4 lb. 50c. Lb. 



$1.50. 



