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that he claimed for it. It is of beautiful appearance, 
every fruit being a brilliant cardinal red, uniform in 
shape, and without blemish or cracks. The flesh is 
of the same bright color, is firm and free from any 
rot or core, and is of superior flavor. The vine is 
very heavy bearing, and one of the best for all pur¬ 
poses that I know. 
Burpee’s Climax. —This variety resembles some- 
ESSEX EARLY HYBRID TOMATO. 
what the preceding kind, excepting that the fruits 
are a light crimson in color and do not average so 
large as does the Cardinal. The fruit matures early, 
ripens evenly, without core or cracks. The flesh is 
fine-flavored, solid, and produces but few seeds; it is 
a good kind for all purposes. 
Essex Early Hybrid. —Very early, solid, rich 
flavored and handsome. It is of large size and 
