H. G. Hastings & Co., Seedsmen and Florists, Interlachen, Florida. 
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Mikado —Grows to a large size and is very solid. The 
foliage is peculiar and distinct and gives good protection to 
the fruit in hot sandy soils. Fruit often weighs from one to 
one and a half pounds each. We have heard it well spoken 
of in Florida in sections where all other sorts have rotted. 
We do not consider it equal to the Redfield 
Beauty, though it is a good one. Packet, 5 
cents; oz., 40 cents; % lb,, $1.50. 
The Peach Tomato—Greatly 
resembles a peach in size and flavor; 
is excellent for eating from the hand. 
It is unlike any other tomato, consequently 
we can compare its qualities with no other. 
It presents a striking and handsome ap¬ 
pearance, and is a valuable addition for the 
market gardener. Last year astonishing 
prices were offered by hotels in various sec¬ 
tions for this dainty. The wide awake 
gardener who lias any to offer this year 
will be more than satisfied with the 
prices he can obtain. It is a dainty for 
home use, and no family garden is com¬ 
plete without it. Packet of 50 seeds, 25 cts. 
The Gem —This is a new extra early 
hybrid, attaining a large size. A hand¬ 
some, uniform shape, much resembling the 
Beauty in color. It is the earliest large 
Tomato ever offered. It is not as large as 
the Mikado or Trophy, but is just the right 
market size, and the appearance is very 
striking. No Tomato ever catalogued pos¬ 
sesses as many good qualities as this one 
except the Redfield Beauty, which is about 
a week later than The Gem. We recom¬ 
mend all truckers and gardeners to include 
The Gem in their planting this year. We 
have but little seed to offer and as or¬ 
ders will be filled only in the order of their reception, 
we advise you to send at once. None genuine except 
purchased of us. Packet of 25 seeds, 10 cents; % ounce, 
50'cents; ounce, $1.75: pound, $10.00. 
King of the Earlies. 
CULTURE. —Seed should be sown in January and 
February, according to latitude, in hot beds, or in boxes* 
which should be placed in a sheltered spot or near windows’ 
Sow thinly or they will come up spindling and weak. If 
transplanted when three inches high into other boxes or pots 
about three or four inches apart each way, they will become 
short and sturdy, and will do much better when planted into 
the open ground. When planting out set them from three to 
four feet apart. Always support them by stakes, or 
considerable fruit will be wasted. Fora late or fall crop 
seed should be sown during latter part of May and during 
June. To obtain early fruit, pinch off the ends of the tops. 
When about half grown commence stripping off the leaves, 
a nd cut off the new shoots, letting the sun in onto the fruit 
Champion Dwarf —This has proven to be a very 
desirable acquisition, as the plants grow compact and stiff 
even when in full bearing. It is quite self-supporting. The 
fruit is smooth and symmetrical in form; in color and 
earliness resembling Acme; flesh is solid, and skin tough. 
Packet, 5 cents; oz., 40 cents; lb., $1.50. 
TURNIPS. 
CULTURE. —Turnips do best in new ground. If 
the soil has been worked long it should be well manured the 
previous spring, as with fresh manure the turnips are apt 
to become spotted. Well rotted manure, or a top dressing 
of land plaster or ashes does well. For early spring use 
sow Early White Flat Dutch, Red Top White Globe and 
Extra Early Milan Strap Leaf; also sow White Egg and 
improved strain of the American Ruta Baga. These five 
varieties are the best for all purposes. 
Early White Flat Dutch Strap Leaf— Is 
of medium size, a quick grower and one of the kind grown 
for shipment North. Is fiat with a small tap root, leaves 
narrow, flesh fine grained. Packet, 5 cents; ^ lb., 20 cts.; 
lb., 50 cents. 
Extra Early Milan Strap Leaf— A flat pur¬ 
ple top variety, perfect in shape and color, about two weeks 
earlier than the above. 
Extra Early Milan Strap Leaf Turnip. 
For early shipping these two varieties are the best. They 
may be sown during January, February and March. For 
fall and winter supply sow White Egg and our Improved 
Ruta Baga; also the Purple Top Globe. 
Extra Early White Egg— Oval or egg shaped; 
skin and flesh a snow white ; solid, sweet, and a good keep¬ 
er and shipper. Small size, but a pretty one, and sells 
well. Ounce, 10 cts.; lb., 20 cts.; lb., 70 cts. 
The Peach Tomato. 
