HOME-GROWN FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS 
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sparks' earliana tomato 
TOMATOES 
Culture. — For early plants, sow in hot- 
beds early in April in drills 5 inches apart 
and '/i inch deep. When the plants are 
about 2 inches high, transplant in another 
hotbed 4 inches apart each way. Plant out 
in the open ground early in May, as soon as 
all danger from frost is over, 4 feet apart 
each way in hills which should have a 
shovelful of well-rotted manure mixed in 
the soil. Water freely at the time of trans- 
planting. When the first fruit is set, pinch 
off the ends of the branches to obtain early 
fruit. Sufficient plants for a small garden 
can be grown in a shallow box or a large 
flower pot by placing it in the sunny 
window in a warm room or in the kitchen. 
For late use, sow in a sheltered border in 
May and set out plants in July. All the 
green fruit can be picked off and ripened 
under glass. By training the vines on 
trellis or tying to stakes the fruit will 
ripen better and be of fine quality. 
NEW STONE TOMATO 
Dwarf Champion. An early and popular varie- 
ty; medium in size; plants of dwarf and compact 
growth. Color purplish crimson, smooth, solid, fine 
quality; abundant bearer. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 
Xlb. 85 cts. 
Livingston Perfection. Early sort. Color pink- 
ish red; thick flesh, regular form; a good bearer; 
very thrifty. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10c., XU 3 - 50c., lb. $2. 
New Stone. A great favorite with canners. The 
heaviest and most solid-fruited of the large Toma- 
toes. Our stock is distinctly superior to most of any 
offered under this name, being more uniform, and 
having better-colored fruit, of round apple shape; 
very large, deep red and astonishingly heavy. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Xlb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
Sparks’ Earliana. A good variety. It is hardy 
and can be set out early; color of flesh deep red; 
very solid and of good flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., Xoz. 25 
cts., oz. 45 cts. 
Ponderosa. A very fine new sort. Very early, 
solid and of good flavor. Specimens have been 
grown to weigh four pounds. Color bright red; 
very few seeds. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Xlb. 85 cts. 
Acme Early. Well known and easily cultivated. 
Large, smooth and ripens evenly; color purplish 
red. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Xlb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
Golden Queen. Good size and quality, bright 
yellow color. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Xlb. $1. 
TOBACCO 
Connecticut Seed-Leaf. Best adapted to the 
climate of the northern and middle states. Pkt. 5 
cts., oz. 25 cts., lb. $2. 
LIVINGSTON PERFECTION TOMATO 
