TOMATO — Continued 
PONDEROSA TOMATO. 
Ponderosa. No variety is more deservedly 
popular than this. It excels In size, often attain- 
ing a circumference of eighteen Inches, and weight 
of three and four pounds each. It is perfect in 
form, free from wrinkles, as solid and meaty as 
beefsteak, and almost seedless. It ripens thor- 
oughly from center to skin, its glowing crimson 
color permeating the flesh to the heart. It is free 
from rot. and above all is its delicious quality and 
flavor — toothsome and rich when sliced, savory and 
delicious when canned. The plants of Ponderosa 
Tomato are luxuriant, healthy growers, independ- 
ent of drought, free from blight, and early and 
continuous bearers. First ripe fruits are often 
picked in ten weeks from seed sowing, while late 
fruits may be gathered until frost. Ounce, 25 
cents, J4 pound, 75 cents. 
Trophy. Our stock of this is very superior, 
and we recommend it very strongly as one of the 
most productive large-sized Tomatoes in our list. 
Dark scarlet color, and a standard for size, smooth- 
ness and solidity. Ounce, 15 cents. !4 pound, 60 
Acme. Vine large, hardy and productive, ripening its 
first fruit almost as early as any, and continuing to bear 
abundantly until cut off by frost. Fruit in clusters of four 
or five, invariably round, smooth and of good size, free from 
cracks and stands shipment well; flesh solid and of excel- 
lent flavor. For market gardeners who want an early, 
purple fruited Tomato, either for home market or to ship, 
also for private gardens or for canners, it is one of the best 
This variety is used for planting under glass. Ounce, 15 
cents. 14 pound, 60 cents. 
Dwarf Champion. The famous Dwarf Champion To- 
mato owes its wide popularity to its stiff, vigorous, upright 
growth, with fruit well above the soil, and to the earifness 
with which it reaches maturity. In color the fruit is a 
purplish red, and it is always round, smooth and symmet- 
rical. Size medium. Table quality superior. A good ship- 
per. Plants may be set three feet apart In rows four feet 
apart. One of the earliest and most profitable Tomatoes 
grown. The dark green wrinkled leaves bespeak a strong 
type. It Is one of the best of the so-called tree Tomatoes, 
and everywhere recognized as a money maker. Ounce, 25 
cents. 14 pound, 75 cents. 
VELLOW PLUM. A good looker and valuable for pre- 
serving. Ounce, 25 cents. 
YELLOW CHERRY. Similar to Red Cherry, but a light 
lemon yellow color. Ounce, 25 cents. 
YELLOW PEAR. Distinct In shape, bright yellow In 
color. Handsome. Ounce, 25 cents. 
RED PLUM. Similar to Yellow Plum except In color. 
Ounce, 25 cents. 
RED CHERRY. Small scarlet fruits for pickling and 
fancy preserves. Ounce, 25 cents. 
RED PEAR. A favorite for preserves and for making 
“Tomato Figs." Ounce, 25 cents. 
New Stone. A most valuable main-crop variety, and 
deservedly one of the most popular Tomatoes In our list for 
shipping, canning and the home market. Of large size, 
bright scarlet color, and withstands rot and blight better 
than any other sort. It makes most attractive and salable 
fruit, firm and uniform, and is an excellent shipper. Ounce, 
15 cents. 14 pound, 60 cents. 
cents. 
Dwarf Stone. A dwarf, upright-growing variety, 
bearing a large yield of splendid fruit, similar In shape, 
color and appearance to the regular Stone. It makes a 
strong, upright habit of growth, and holds the fruit up 
off the ground. It also admits of close planting, at least 
one-half closer each way than the distance required for 
ordinary vining varieties. In small gardens the plants may 
be set eighteen to twenty-four inches apart each way. The 
shape of the fruit Is very desirable; it Is smooth, with good 
skin, free from cracks, and of a beautiful red color. Very 
solid, ripens evenly, and Is of most excellent quality. Ounce, 
25 cents. (4 pound, 75 cents. 
Beauty. The best of the large, purple sorts and a 
great favorite with Southern and long distance shippers. 
Excellent for the early market. Vines large, vigorous and 
heavy bearers. Fruit very large, of uniform size and very 
smooth. Color of skin purplish pink. Flesh light pink and 
of superior flavor. A decided favorite everywhere either for 
the home market or for shipping. Ounce, 15 cents. >4 
pound, 60 cents. 
Excelsior. Of a dark, glossy purplish red. Very 
large and also very solid, the skin being very tough, insur- 
ing it an Ideal shipping Tomato. As a satisfaction-giving 
variety it Is second to none. Ounce, 25 cents. 14 pound, 
65 cents. 
Golden Ball. Those who think of a yellow Tomato 
as the rough fruit of the old yellow sorts, will be surprised 
at this, which is as smooth and well shaped as the best of 
the red varieties, and of a superior flavor. Ounce, 25 cents. 
•4 pound, 65 cents. 
Special Prices for Larger Quantities. 
SPINACH 
Sow In drills one foot apart and one inch deep, as early 
as the ground can be worked, and every two weeks after- 
ward for a succession. This will furnish supply for spring 
and summer use. For the main crop, to be used during 
winter, sow in September in well-manured ground and 
cover with straw or leaves when severe, cold weather comes. 
In sheltered fields, however, there is no need of covering. 
The ground cannot be made too rich; the more manure, 
the more delicate and succulent will be the leaves. 
Bloomsdale or Savoy. The most popular variety 
with market gardeners. The leaves are wrinkled In the 
same manner as the Savoy Cabbage. A crop of this variety 
weighs much heavier than any other sort. It grows very 
quickly. Fine for fall sowing. Ounce, 10 cents. *4 pound, 
15 cents. 
Broad Flanders. One of the most vigorous and strong 
growing varieties. The leaves are nearly round, uniformly 
deep green, thick and somewhat crimped in the center. A 
very desirable sort, similar to but maturing a little earlier 
than Victoria. Ounce, 10 cents. pound, 15 cents. 
Long Standing. The best for spring sowing. Stands 
a long time before shooting to seed. Large, thick leave*. 
Excellent for greens. Ounce, 10 cents. *4 pound, 15 cents. 
New Zealand. Grows well during hot summer weather, 
and is of good flavor. Ounce, 10 cents. |4 pound, 25 cents. 
ROUND THICK LEAF. Large and fleshy. Ounce, 10 
cents. !4 pound, 15 cents. 
VICTORIA. Also fine for spring sowing. Ounce, 10 
cents. 14 pound, 15 cents. 
PRICKLY. Very hardy and vigorous. Ounce, 10 cent*. 
!4 pound, 15 cents. 
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