June Pink 
Tomatoes 
. Se ' d can be . grown 111 a h ° tbed or in boxes in the house for earliest plants and later in cold-frames or in 
, J ground as soon as danger of frost is past. If sown thinly in rows they will stand until large . enough 
w niid of rn,f n0U n h plants . can he , start f d in an ordinary cigar box to supply the average family, but they 
"f ,u ' d f. ou se have be transplanted to pots or other boxes to afford room for growth. Tomatoes are one 
Whm-e nnsshV v ?f e ! ables t0 grow from seed and all should have them as they are not at all particular as to soil. 
.w V f 1S ( T 0 mak u c th,s ncb ’ Clther with stable manure or a good potash fertilizer. Set the 
T 1 , « . re ? *° ' OUr feet apart each way and cultivate well. An ounce of seed will produce about 1500 plants, 
i n ee to four ounces are sufficient for an acre. 
solution^ E ^T S P AND BLIQHT -— J or . the green worm, which eats the foliage, use Hellebore, either dry or in 
i- P Gree ? m T ed wl, . b wa,er a * the ra,e of 1 lb. to 150 gallons and spray. For rot, blight and 
other diseases, sptay the plants with Bordeaux Mixture in solution, commencing early. 
Early Tomatoes 
SPARKS’ EARLIANA. — Probably no early Tomato 
introduced in many years has attracted so much at- 
tention and has so large a sale as Sparks’ Earliana. It 
IS not only extremely early, but is remarkable for its 
large size, handsome shape and beautiful bright red 
color. Its solidity and fine qualities are fully equal to 
many of the best late sorts. Extra early Tomatoes are 
one of the most profitable crops for the market gard- 
ener as well as especially desirable in the home garden. 
) IIU make no mistake in planting the Earliana. l’kt 
.sc; oz„ 35c; ; 4 lb., $1.25. 
JUNE PINK. The earliest of all pink Tomatoes, 
is a good yielder -of high quality and runs very smoot 
for an early sort — see illustration, from a photograp 
-- similar n i habit and shape to the Earliana, differin 
from it in color only, which is pink ii 
stead of red. Pink Tomatoes are muc 
preferred in some markets. The Jur 
Pink, while primarily an early Tomat. 
continues to bear and ripen fruit up I 
frost. The fruit is borne in clusters, sii 
gle specimens often measuring 3 incht 
in diameter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; % lb 
$1.25. 
CHALK’S JEWEL. — One of the newer introductions 
in Tomatoes. It is extra early in maturing, coming 
in very shortly after Spark's Earliana, but a heavier 
cropper than that variety, with Tomatoes of large size 
and sweeter in flavor. It is of bright red or scarlet 
color, being in the same class in quality and handsome 
appearance as the Matchless, while it is distinctly 
earlier in season. A particular advantage claimed for 
this variety is its hardy, vigorous and robust growth, 
admitting of earlier planting in the field, as it is 
claimed that it withstands cool weather and blight where 
plantings of other tenderer sorts would be injured. It 
is very highly recommended by those who have grown 
it and it is rapidly growing in favor everywhere. Pkt 
5c; oz., 30c; % lb., $1.00, 
EARLY DETROIT. — The latest new Tomato. The 
vine is a better yielder and more vigorous than that 
of Acme. Not only are more fruits produced, but they 
average more nearly globe-shaped, are heavier, and are 
equally as firm, smooth, and suitable for shipping. The 
fruits are of- good size throughout the season, which is 
unusually long for so early a variety. We are confident 
that this rare combination of very desirable features 
will soon bring Early Detroit into general prominence 
as the best of its class. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; !4 lb., $1.00. 
Save the wheat! Use cornmeal. Recipes, page 60 , 
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