PREMIUM SEEDS 
TOM ATOES — (Continued ) 
PONDEROSA. — It Is In every way 
splendid. It excels in magnificent 
size, often attaining a circumference 
of IS inches, frequently weighing 2, 
3 and 4 lbs. each, perfect in form, 
free from wrinkles and fissures, per- 
fectly smooth; solid, free from water 
cavities, almost seedless; ripens 
thoroughly from center to skin, its 
glowing crimson color permeating 
the flesh to the heart; it is free from 
rot; but above all, the delicious qual- 
ity and flavor are its crowning 
merits — toothsome and rich when 
sliced, savory and delicious when 
canned, very little boiling being re- 
quired for it to thicken. 
The plants of Ponderosa Tomato 
are of luxuriant, healthy growth, in- 
dependent of droughts, free from 
blight, and are prodigious, early and 
continuous bearers. First ripe fruits 
are often picked in ten weeks from 
seed sowing, while late fruits may 
be gathered until frost. For prices 
see colored pages. 
ACME. — This celebrated variety is of an entirely dis- 
tinct character, and is very popular. It is well adapted 
for Southern culture; form perfect, round, slightly 
depressed at the ends, very smooth; color a glossy 
dark red, with a sort of purplish tinge; ripens all 
over and through at the same time; bears contin- 
uously until frost; delicious in flavor. For prices see 
colored pages. *■» 
LIVINGSTON’S GLOBE. — Another new variety of 
exceptional merit. It is of beautiful globe shape, with 
quite a percentage of elongated (stem to blossom) 
fruits, which permits a greater number of slices being 
taken than with flat-fruited sorts. 
Color a beautiful glossy rose, tinged 
purple. For prices see colored pages. 
BUCKEYE STATE. — A desirable variety for truck- 
ers. Grows in large clusters of six to eight, large 
fruit. Ripens evenly, solid with color, a purplish 
pink. 
BEAUTY, IMPROVED STRAIN. — This has been a 
standard variety for many years, and is still the 
favorite main crop Tomato with our market gar- 
deners. Medium early, round, very uniform in shape. 
Skin smooth, crimson with purplish tinge. Flesh 
solid and of excellent flavor. A splendid Tomato for 
either the home garden or for shipping. For prices 
see colored pages. 
GOLDEN QUEEN. — a very handsome yellow 
Tomato of large size, solid and smooth; very pro- 
ductive. For prices see colored pages. 
BONNIE BEST. — Early, of good shape and size. It 
is a vigorous grower and very prolific. In shape it Is 
nearly round, very thick through, and partly flattened 
at the stem end. Grows in clusters of 4 to 6 ; color is 
a bright scarlet. This is a variety that should be 
tried by every one. 
Purple Top White Globe 
STONE. — This variety is very large and of a 
bright scarlet color; very smooth; ripening evenly 
to the stem without a crack, exceedingly solid; is 
an excellent shipper; quality the very best; fine 
for canning; a good keeper; without hard core; not 
subject to rot; its vines and foliage rank and robust. 
For prices see colored pages. 
SMALL-FRUITED VARIETIES. Small Varieties.— 
Tomatoes, excellent for preserves or pickles; Red 
Peach, Yellow Peach, Red Pear, Yellow Plum. 
Turnip 
For early use, sow as soon as ground opens In Spring, In drills from 12 to 15 inches apart ; thin out to 
6 or 9 inches in the rows. For succession, continue to sow every two weeks unti June; for Fall and W inter 
crop, sow in July and August. The Rutabagas are grown for feeding stock, and are also excellent for the 
table Take up the roots In November, or before severe frosts; cut off tops within an inch of the crown, 
store in cool cellar or pit. or pile In a conical form out-of-doors, in dry ground; cover carefully with long 
straw, and finish by earthing up with about 12 to 15 inches of earth, leaving a trench around the heap to 
carry off water. One ounce of seed for 150 feet of drill; one pound for an acre. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN.— Of hand- 
some appearance; somewhat flattened, white with pur- 
ple top. Two weeks earlier than Purple Top Strap 
Leaf; good for Spring or Fall planting. Bulb forms 
very rapidly. For prices see colored pages. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. — A fine table 
Turnip. It is an early and heavy cropper, as well as 
a good keeper. The bulb is a very handsome globe, 
and is especially in demand among market gardeners. 
This is also a good Turnip for stock feed, as it will 
grow to a large size if left for that purpose. For 
prices see colored pages. 
PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF. — This is probably 
more extensively planted than any other variety. It 
is a very early flat Turnip of medium size, the lower 
portion white and the upper part reddish purple. The 
flesh is fine grained and sweet. A splendid table vari- 
ety and desirable also for stock feed. For prices see 
colored pages. 
SEVEN TOP. — Grown extensively In the South for 
the tops, which are rtsed for greens. It is very hardy 
and will grow all winter. As it does not produce a 
good root, it is only recommended for the tops. For 
prices see colored pages. 
Rutabagas 
Rutabagas, Swedish or Russian Turnips, are exten- 
sively grown for a farm crop. The roots are close- 
grained. hard, and will endure a considerable degree 
of cold without Injury if preserved in a pit or cellar 
ilu ring the winter. Rutabaga are superior to any other 
vegetable root grown for cattle, horses and sheep. 
The animals thrive and fatten on rutabagas, carrots, 
and mangels fed in combination with hay. 
AMERICAN PURPI.F, TOP.— A very large, globe- 
shaped Rutabaga, yellow with purple top. Hardy, 
vigorous growing variety of excellent quality for the 
table and one of the best for stock feed. For prices 
see colored pages. 
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