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Dwarf Champion Tomato. This is one of the most 
distinct and valuable Tomatoes of recent introduction. 
It resembles no other variety, being of dwarf, stiff habit, 
BO much as to scarcely need any support. The foliage 
has a peculiar corrugated appearance, and is of a very 
dark green color. It is very early and wonderfully 
prolific. The fruit is a rich color and, while of medium 
size, is perfectly round and smooth, and contains so few 
seeds that it is really more “meaty” than many other 
Tomatoes twice the size. 
Acme. Very productive; form 
round; very smooth and uniform; 
delicious in flavor, possesses good 
shipping qualities. 
Paragon, Medium size; color 
dark red; ripens evenly; very solid 
largely used for canning. 
Acme. 
Cardinal. This is a beauti- 
ful tomato, being of a brilliant 
cardinal red; very glossy looking 
when ripe; the flesh of the same 
brilliant color; ripens evenly 
through, having no hard green 
core, like many others; in shape 
it is round, smooth and solid. 
Cardinal, 
Early, Large, Smooth Red. Standard market 
variety; skin bright scarlet; good size, good quality, rip- 
ens early. 
Yellow Plum. Bright yellow in color; round and 
regular in shape; useful for preserves. 
Livingston’s Beauty. It is extra early, growing in 
clusters of four or five; glossy crimson, partaking of some 
of the characteristics of the Acme; solid; retains its color 
and size until late in the season. 
Trophy Selected. One of the best standard varie- 
ties; fruit large, smooth, bright red, solid and good 
flavor; unsurpassed for all purposes. 
Strawberry, or Ground Cherry This fruit has a 
pleasant strawberry-liko flavor; grows enclosed in a husk 
and is much liked by many for preserves and sauce, also 
for pies. They grow well in almost any dry soil, are 
easier raised than the Tomato and are prolific bearers. 
They are excellent when dried in sugar, and will keep in 
the husk nearly all winter if stored in a cool dry place. 
No one after raising them once, will ever make a garden 
again without reserving a small space for a few of these 
plants. 
POT, SWEET, AND MEDICAL HERBS. 
Herbs, in general, delight in rich, mellow soil. Sow the seeds early in the spring in shallow drills, 1 foot apart; 
when up a tew inches, thin out at proper distances, or transplant. No garden is compiste without a few sweet, aro- 
matic or medical herbs for flavoring soups, meats, etc., and care should be taken to harvest them properly. This 
should be done on a dry day just before they come into lull blossom; then dry quickly in the shade, pack close in dry 
boxes or vessels, so as to exclude the air. 
Anise. Used for garnishing and flavoring. 
Angelica, Garden. Supposed to have medical virtues. 
Arnica. Has medical qualities. 
Balm. Used for tea or balm wine; height, 1 foot. 
Belladonna. Used in medicine. 
Basil, Sweet. Used for soups, stews and sauces; 1 
foot. 
Bene. Used medicinally; 18 inches. 
Caraway. For confectionery and medicine, also 
flavoring; 2 feet. 
Catnip. Has medical qualities. 
Coriander. Grown for its seed, also for gariiisliing; 
2 feet. 
Cumin. Good for pigeons, etc. 
Dill. The leaves are used in soups, sauces and pickles; 
also the seed for flavoring; 8 feet. 
Elecampane. Has tonic expectorant qualities. 
Fennel Sweet. The leaves are ornamental; when 
boiled they are used in fish sauces; 6 feet. 
Horehound. Used medicinally; 2 feet. 
Lavender. An aromatic medicinal herb; 2 feet. 
Marigold, Pot. For flavoring and medicine; 1 foot. 
Opium Poppy. (White Seeded.) Used medicinally; 
3 feet. 
Pennyroyal. Has medicinal qualities. 
Rosemary. Yields an aromatic oil and water, and 
laigely in use. 
Rue. Said to have medicinal qualities. 
Saflfron. Used in medicine and also in dyeing. 
Sage. The tender leaves and tops arc used in 
sausages, stuffing and sauces; 18 inches. 
Savory, Summer. For seasoning purposes; 1 foot. 
Savory, Winter. For same use as the above. 
Tansy. For medicinal use; 8 feet. 
Thyme, Broad-leaved English. Used as a season- 
ing. 
Wormwood. Used medicinally, beneficial for poul- 
try, and should be planted in poultry yards. 
SEEDS FOR FAMILY GARDENS. 
These are the choicest and best varieties for small gardens and home use 
30 packets (sold lor $1 50) for $1 00, consisting of 
2 best kinds Snap Beans. 
Beets 
2 best kinds Cabbage. 
Sweet Corn. 
Carrot. 
Lettuce. 
Onions. 
Pepper. 
Parsnip. 
Peas. 
Tomatoes. 
All for the small price of One Dollar. 
Cauliflower. 
Celery. 
Cucumbers. 
Muskmelon. 
Watermelon. 
Pumpkins. 
Squash. 
Radish. 
Turnips, 
