Ponderosa 
crimson with purplish tinge. Flesh solid and of excel- 
lent flavor. A splendid Tomato for either the home 
garden or for shipping. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c. 
PONDEROSA. — It is every way splendid. It excels 
in magnificent size, often attaining a circumference of 
18 inches, frequently weighing 2, 3 and 4 lbs. each, per- 
fect in form, free from wrinkles and fissures, perfectly 
smooth; solid, free from water cavities, almost seedless; 
ripens thoroughly from center to skin, its glowing crim- 
son color permeating the flesh to the heart; it is free 
from rot; but above all, the delicious quality and flavor 
are its crowning merits — toothsome and rich when sliced, 
savory and delicious when canned, very little boiling 
being required for it to thicken. 
The plants of Ponderosa Tomato are of luxuriant, 
healthy growth, independent 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. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; % lb., $1.25. 
GOLDEN QUEEN. — A very handsome yellow Tomato 
of large size, solid and smooth; very productive. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c. 
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. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; % lb., $1.40. 
BEEFSTEAK. — A late variety of immense size, often 
weighing one pound and of an attractive color. The fruit 
is a little rough but of a very good quality, being free 
from acid taste. Ripens thoroughly all over. Very 
meaty and as solid as a beefsteak. It is a prodigious 
bearer and is much in demand by canners. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 40c; lb., $1.40. 
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 de- 
pressed 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 continuously until frost; 
delicious in flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 75c. 
LIVINGSTON’S GLOBE. — Another new variety of ex- 
ceptional merit. It is of beautiful globe shape, with 
quite a percentage 6f 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. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c. 
BEAUTY, IMPROVED STRAIN.— This has been a 
standard variety for many years, and is still the favorite 
main crop Tomato with our market gardeners. Medium 
early, round, very uniform in shape. Skin smooth, 
Stone 
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. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; % lb., $1.40. 
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. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c. 
SMALL-FRUITED VARIETIES. Small Varieties. 
— Tomatoes, excellent for preserves or pickles: Red 
Peach, Yellow Peach, Red Pear, Yellow Plum, Yel- 
low Cherry, Purple Husk, Red Currant. Pkt.. 5c; 
oz., 40c; i /4 lb., $1.40. 
Bonnie Best 
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