HENRTADREERWIIADELPHIAW ^RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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TOMATO-'^"""""'- 



The Stone. Dreer's selected stock. (See cut. ) 

 Fruit very large and deep; bright scarlet; smooth, 

 ripening evenly to the stem without a crack; exceed- 

 ingly solid and firm-fleshed, of the finest quality. 

 The plants grow vigorously and are very productive; 

 the Tomatoes are heavy and thick-meated, making it 

 an extremely valuable Variety for family use and for 

 canning purposes. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 30 cts. ; \ lb., 

 85 cts. 



New Dwarf Stone. This new Tomato was origin- 

 ated by "Livingston," the Tomato specialist. In 

 habit of vine it resembles Dwarf Champion, but is of 

 stronger growth, and stands more erect. The To- 

 matoes resemble the original Stone in color, shape, 

 and, what is remarkable for an erect sort, they are 

 practically the same size. The shape is perfect, with 

 good skin, very solid flesh, ripens evenly and is of 

 excellent flavor. Pkt, 10 cts. ; oz., 35 cts.; £ lb., 

 $1.00. 



Matchless. A large, bright red Tomato, very solid 

 and meaty, containing but few seeds. The flavor is 

 excellent. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; £ lb., 85 cts. 



Truckers' Favorite. A large and handsome vari- 

 ety. Fruits purple, thick-meated and fine flavor. 

 Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts. t } lb., 85 cts. 



Crimson Cushion. Large size, sometimes weigh 

 one pound. Nearly Tound and of very good quality, 

 being free from acid taste; color bright scarlet. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; £ lb., $1.25. 



Livingston's Globe. In shape this Tomato is distinct from 

 all others, being a beautiful globe, with quite a goodly per- 

 centage of elongated (stem to blossom) fruits. It is of large 

 size, always smooth, firm-fleshed, very few seeds, especially 

 in the early fruits; ripens evenly, through and through; a fine 

 glossy rose in color, tinged with purple; very productive. 

 Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; .} lb., .$1.25. 



Dreer'S Superb Salad. (See cut) This variety is dis- 

 tinctly a salad Tomato, as it does not grow large or coarse. 

 It is just the right size for serving whole with lettuce. The 

 plants are of healthy, robust growth, and produce a great 

 abundance of fruit, which is even in size, solid and contain 

 but few seeds. The color is a rich scarlet and the flavor very 

 good. This variety can also be grown under glass. Pkt, 15 

 cts.; oz., 50 cts., ]- lb., $1.50. 



Magnus. This Tomato is the same color as Acme, being a 

 glossy-red. It is medium early, perfect form, grows large 

 and attractive. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; } lb., $1.00. 



Ponderosa. This is one of the largest varieties; although 

 somewhat irregular in shape, it is good, particularly for stew- 

 ing. Pkt, 10 cts. ; oz., 40 cts., } lb., $1.25. 



Freedom. Fruits mature early and continue bearing for a 

 long season. Fair size, smooth, bright scarlet. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 35 cts.; ] lb., $1.00. 



Enormous. So named on account of the large size of 

 Tomatoes, which are very solid and smooth. Qualitv good. 

 Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \- lb., $1.00. 



Buckeye State. One of the largest; fruits in immense clus- 

 ters; solid and meaty. Color similar to Beauty, but darker 

 and richer. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; £ lb., 85 cts. 



Royal Red. Deep scarlet, a first-class main crop 

 variety. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. 



Imperial. This variety matures very early and 

 maintains a good size through the season. It 

 is of a dark pinkish-red color, and is a beautiful, 

 symmetrical and meaty Tomato. Pkt, 5 cts.; 

 oz., 30 cts.; ^ lb., 85 cts. 



Golden Queen. A very handsome yellow 

 Tomato; resembles the Paragon in size, soliditv 

 and productiveness. Pkt, 10 cts; oz., 35 cts. ; 

 J- lb, $1.00. 



King Humbert, An egg-shaped variety, grows 

 in clusters; can be used for forcing. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 35 cts.; -} lb., $1.00. 



Red Peach. Resembles a peach in appearance 

 and used for eating from the hand or making pre- 

 serves. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 



PRESERVING TOMATOES.— The follow- 

 ing small-fruited varieties are used for making pre- 

 serves, and are also quite ornamental while growing 

 in the garden : Pear=shaped Red, Pear- 

 shaped Yellow, Yellow Plum, Red Cherry, 

 Red Currant, Strawberry, or (iround 

 Cherry. Each at 5 cts. per pkt. ; 30 cts. per 

 oz. 



