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AWARDED 
TWO PRIZE MEDALS 
OF THE 
Royal Horticultural 
Society 
For TOMATOES. 
TOMATO. 
CARTERS’ EXHIBIT OF TOMATOES. 
“The chief feature was a Collection of Tomatoes, from Messrs. 
JAMES CARTER & Co., comprising a large number of varieties— all the 
best in commerce being represented. Among some new sorts was one 
called Dedham Favourite, and this was deemed by the committee worthy 
of a Certificate, which was consequently awarded. THE COLLECTION 
WAS DESERVEDLY AWARDED A SILVER MEDAL.”— ROYAL HORTICUL- 
TURAL SOCIETY— FRUIT COMMITTEE, from the “Journal of Horticulture.” 
AWARDED 
TWO PRIZE MEDALS 
OF THE 
Royal Horticultural 
Society 
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For TOMATOES 
CARTERS’ BLENHEIM ORANGE or APRICOT TOMATO. 
(See Coloured Illustration .) 
A Cross between Carters’ Greengage and Carters’ Dedham Favourite. 
As shown in the Illustration, this is one of the most distinct Tomatoes of modern introduction. From the unique colour and general 
appearance of the fruit, it was suggested by the Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society that it might be fitly called “The Apricot 
Tomato.” Certain it is that the ripe fruit, with the pi- asing blending of yellow and crimson flakes, closely resembles the Apricot in appearance, 
rendering it a charming decorative dish, whilst for delicacy of flesh and piquant flavour it is equally remarkable. It is a very shy seeder, and 
the flesh is most solid and juicy. Raised at our own Experimental G'ounds. 
In sealed packets, price 2s. 6d. and 5s. per packet. 
CARTERS’ 
SANDWICH ISLAND or “THE TRAVELLER” TOMATO. 
(See Coloured Illustration.) 
A Selected Strain from Seed direct from the Sandwich Islands. 
A most distinct variety, unique in form, colouring, and general character. As a Tomato for long journeys or rough handling, it is unequalled, 
the skin being so remarkably firm that it may be packed with far greater ease and security than the general run of market Tomatoes. It was 
this striking peculiarity that first attracted our attention, and we have fully established its claim to he one of the best “ travellers we have ever 
handled. In colour it is also equally remarkable, being a rich pure cochineal. It is a certain cropper, and by reason of its firm skin it is not 
liable to crack. 
In sealed packets, price 2s. od. and 5 s * P er packet. 
CARTERS’ PERFECTION TOMATO. 
AWARDED THE FIRST PRIZE— TOMATO SHOW— ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, AUGUST 26th, 1884. 
This is undoubtedly the finest novelty in Tomatoes that has been introduced for many years. It is a prodigious cropper, the bunch 
from which our drawing was made carrying no less than twelve finely developed fruits. 
It is very handsome in form, somewhat resembling Dedham 
Favourite, but very distinct in colour and of exquisite flavour. Some 
idea may be formed of its size when we state that three fruits that 
had been gathered upwards of a week weighed respectively io, 
and 8 ounces each. 
Carters’ Perfection is a hybrid between Trophy and Acme, 
although it rarely shows any sign of the corrugated form of the 
first-named. 
This novelty is quite distinct from, and immeasurably superior 
to, any other variety named “ Perfection ” already in commerce. 
It was exhibited by the Raiser at the great Tomato Show under 
the name of “ Phillips’ Perfection,” and was awarded the First Prize. 
“There never was such a sight as my Carters’ Perfection Tomatoes. Some 
plants have over fifty full-sized fruit on them out in the open ground.” 
Mr. JAMES FARMER, Surrey. 
“Messrs. J. Carter & Co., High Holborn, send us a remarkable bunch of 
Perfection Tomatoes grown out of doors near Bexley. The bunch contained 
eleven fruits, and had originally a dozen, one having fallen. The eleven fruits 
weighed 2 lbs. 9 oz., good, even, well-ripened specimens, an unusual example of 
successful culture. It has. however, been an exceptionally favourable season 
for Tomatoes out of doors." 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE, Sept. 22nd, 1887. 
The preference should be given to the small Orangefield or medium-sized 
fruit of Carters’ Perfection. The latter for my choice: 
altogether it is the handsomest and one of the best-flavoured 
sorts in cultivation, being good alike for dessert or salad purposes.” 
W. IGGU LDEN, Head Gardener to the Right Hon. The Earl of CORK 
in JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE, September 23rd, 1886. 
“Carters' Perfection Tomato takes the First Prize whenever I exhibit it : it 
cannot be surpassed for quality and productiveness." — Mr. T. FOGG 1 N, 
Sheffield. 
“Carters’ Perfection has well maintained its high character, and, having 
regard to its productiveness, the handsome appearance and excellent quality of 
the fruit, is not surpassed for general cultivation.” 
GARDENERS’ MAGAZINE. 
6d. and 2 s. 6d. per packet. 
Natural Size 
of Fruit. 
First Prize, Crystal Palace, 1887. 
First Prize, Burnham, 1887. 
First Prize, Hatch Beauchamp, 1887. 
First Prize, Ilminster, 1887. 
Carters’ 
Perfection Tomato. 
First Prize, Sheffield, 1887. 
First Prize, K.H.S., 1884. 
First Prize, Harpenden. 
First Prize, Bath. 
In sealed packets, price is 
SEEDSMEN TO THE GOVERNMENT OF HONG-KONG. 
