LIVINGSTON'S PERFECTION. 
ston, who first gave the public the Paragon 
some tive or six yours ago. It has been, 
and is yet, a splendid early variety—few 
being introduced which will equal it. It 
was soon followed by the Acme, which has 
been a remarks! lv popular variety, from 
the same originator. Its only fault is its 
delicacy and tenderness, and a consequent 
liability to rot when planted upon heavy 
or wet soils. In spite of this trait it would 
slid be considered one of the very best, had 
not Mr. Livingston himself superseded it 
by the introduction of Livingston's Perfec¬ 
tion, which has everywhere been proved a 
rare acquisition, especially for the market 
gardener ai d shipper. It is of laultless 
shape and color, ripens evenly and perfect* 
ly, leaving no unripe spot around the stem 
as does the Trophy and some others, and 
has very thick solid meat and few seeds. 
It is covered with a remarkably thick, tough 
skin and will stand much rougher handling 
than any other variety we have. It seems 
as' though a man should be satisfied with 
having reached Perfection in a new fruit or 
vegetable, but Mr. Livingston was not, and 
now comes out with Livingston's Favorite , 
which he takes pride in saying is unequal¬ 
led by any other tomato in the world. If 
coming from any other source than Mr. 
Livingston, groat allowance would be made 
upon such a claim, but as it is, the public is 
bound to give it a trial, so we add it to our 
list. Our stock of seeds of both Perfection 
and Favorite was grown by Mr. Livingston 
THE MAYFLOWER. 
himself, and saved from his finest specim 
From Massachusetts, we have a new 
riety, the Essex Hybrid , which gave g 
satisfaction last season wherever tried, 
ranks with the Trophy in size and solic 
and yet is earlier. From northern I 
nesota we have the Saint Paul, a verv e 
variety somewhat resembling the Ac 
We also add to our list, this season the 
May-Flower , which is undoubtedly dest 
to become very popular. In conclusio 
the subject we will say that from our 
extensive tests, and observations made 
on the grounds of others we feel justifie 
saying that whoever plants the above 2 
ed kinds of tomatoes tlqs season, plant 
very best that this world affords, and 
not soon expect to find anything beth 
the tomato line. 
MANGO PEPPERS. 
The demand for Mangoes, to stuff 
eut cabbage for a winter pickle, is sui 
be right brisk in any market town ar 
the right kinds are planted, conside 
protit may be made in growing them, 
most popular of the old sorts is the S 
Bell, which is well known everywhere 
