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seeds are large, exhibited at the Massachusetts Horticultural Exhibition, 

 end highly commended by the Committee for ornamental purposes. For 

 planting in shrubberies, it is a desirable acquisition. Salad oil of superior 

 quality is extracted from it. To poultry-keepers it is invaluable for its 

 extraordinary productiveness. Per pkt.,"lO .ii 



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GENERAL GRANT TOMATO. 

 TOMATO (SoLANUM LyCORERSICUM). 



German, Liebesapfel. — French, Tomale. — Spanish. Tomate. 



There is no vegetable on the catalogue that has obtained such popularity in so short a 

 time as the one now under consideration. 



Culture. The Tomato is rais.ed from seeds, which should be sown in a hotbed in March, 

 or in pots in a warm window. They should be started as early and forwarded as rapidly 

 as possible, whether by hotbed or open-air culture. When about two inches high, they 

 should be transplanted, in single plants, to warm, light, rich soil. Water freely at the time 

 of transplanting. Shelter from the sun for a few days, or until they are well established. 

 If sown in the open ground, select a sheltered situation, pulverize the soil finely, and sow in 

 drills. This may be done the last of March or first of April. When the plants are three or 

 four inches high, transplant to where they are to remain, as before directed. 



per oz. 



The Unrivalled Prize, " General Grant." Size above the medium, three to 

 four inches in diameter, growing in clusters; form round, slightly flat- 

 tened, very regular, symmetrical, and rarely ribbed or wrinkled; color 

 brilliant glossy crimson; flesh unusually firm, solid, and free from water, 

 weighing from ten to twenty pounds more per bushel than other varie- 

 ties: skin remarkably fine, smooth, and shining, coloring well up to the 

 stem, — a quality very desirable to those preparing them for the table; 

 very productive, and of the finest flavor; bears carriage well, and keeps 

 in good condition a long time after being gathered, retaining its goodness, 

 and free from wilting. It will be found to ripen uniformly, and as early 

 as, if not earlier than, other varieties. Per pkt., 10 



Keyes's Early Prolific. Leaves large, long, and quite entire, not lobed as in other 

 Lmds; and the growth is dwarf, compact, vigorous, and strong: medium 

 size, round, of brilliant color, quite smooth, and free front wrinkles of any 

 kind, perfectly solid, and of excellent flavor. Per pkt., 10 . . . 

 Maupay's Superior. The fruit is of a beautiful deep-red color. In form it is round, 

 slightly flattened, and without a crease or wrinkle. Smoothness of the 

 surface is not only one of its most remarkable, but one of its most desira- 

 ble characteristics. This freedom from creases or wrinkles prevents the 

 great waste usual with almost every other variety. It is of a medium size, 

 and th" flesh nlmnst :i« solid as a beefsteak. One bushel will nnke as 



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