TOMATO CERTIFIED BY TEST — MEANS BETTER THAN THE REST 
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TOMATO or LOVE APPLE 
We have not yet been able to find an absolutely wilt-resisting variety, although some seedsmen 
advertise such under all conditions. We will be indeed grateful to anyone who can show us such 
a variety. One ounce of Seed will produce 1500 plants. I lb. of seed will produce enough plants 
for one acre. Ripening for table 95 to 120 days from sowing, according to variety and season. 
The Tomato was introduced in the year 1596, but for many years was cultivated only as a curiosity 
or ornamental fruit for the embellishment of the table. In fact, people were afraid to eat it, as there was a 
popular impression that it produced cancer, consequently it was eaten only by a few venturesome people. 
The first reference to the Tomato in an American Seed Catalogue is found in Landreths’ Catalogue of 
1820, and the sort then referred to was a yellow Tomato. It was not until after 1840, when six sorts were 
cultivated, that they became a general article of diet, but all were poor in comparison with present forms. 
In 1862 the Fiji, a large, rough, meaty, purple sort, was introduced. It was the forebear of all the 
purple sorts from which have been bred the Essex or Acme, and Beauty, with all their variations. In 1866 
were introduced the improved sorts, known then as Cooks Favorite, Canada Victor and others, which 
two years later were greatly improved upon by the Tilden. 
When the Apple is in bloom or the time for frost is past sow in hills three feet apart on a warm border. 
For a later supply sow a short time afterwards in a more open spot. As the plants advance in growth, sup¬ 
port them by brushwood. To have the Tomato very early, it is necessary to start the seed in a hot-bed, or 
it may be sown in a flower pot or cigar box in a window and afterwards transplanted 
For intermediate crop, they may be raised in outside beds. For late crop the seed may be planted in 
permanent position when the Apple is in bloom. The average production of fruit, per acre on cultivated and 
fertilized land, is about 14,000 pounds, or say 250 bushels per acre, though over twice that quantity has 
often been grown. 
In purchasing Landreths’ Bloomsdale Grown Tomato Seed, the buyer is certain of the absolute purity 
of what he buys. Every crop is produced from seed saved from hand-selected fruit of the preceding year, 
every one of the fruits was closely inspected and approved as to shape, size, color and general appearance, 
and what is more important, only fruit saved from vines of approved development or otherwise plant 
selection. Landreth is distributing a free circular on tomato. All growers should have one. 
[FOR OTHER CERTIFIED TOMATOES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER PAGE] 
BREAK O’DAY (CERTIFIED)—95 Days 
This is a new variety which we believe is destined to become a very popular early 
red, grown in the South for the Northern market, and is one of the best early varieties 
for market gardeners anywhere. 
Dr. F. J. Pritchard, of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, originated this variety 
by crossing Marvana with the Marglobe, and it was his opinion it is superior to the Mar- 
globe, which is paying it a high compliment as Dr. Pritchard also originated Marglobe. 
The vines are very open growing and somewhat resemble Earliana in appearance, 
although the leaves are small and rather short for such a prolific plant. It is quite resistant 
to disease and can stand severe adverse weather conditions. The fruits are medium to 
large in size and quite closely resemble the Marglobe, as to shape, and color inside and 
out. It is very productive in those states where it was extensively grown for experimental 
work; namely, Florida, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It is only a few days later than 
our Earliana and because of this and its smoothness and solidity, believe it will replace 
Earliana. See uncertified seed, page 75. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c. I lb., $2.00 
GREATER BALTIMORE (CERTIFIED) —110 Days 
A main crop variety as a fruiter, slightly more satisfactory than Stone because, 
although it is about the same size, it is earlier and more productive. It is very dependable 
for the vines are stout, continuous croppers and remain in full vigor until killed by frost. 
The fruits are large, solid, round, red, and free from any kind of blemish. See uncerti¬ 
fied stock. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c. I lb., $2.00 
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NORTON (CERTIFIED) —115 Days 
This is a wilt-resistant strain of the original Stone. For this reason it is considered 
by many as the superior to Stone. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c. I lb., $2.00 
