Best by Test for over Sixty Years 
Cooper’s Special Tomato 
TOMATOES 
(Solanum Lycopersicum) 
Tomate or Pomme d’Amour, Liehesapfel, Porno d'oro, Tomate. 
CULTURE.—1 ounce is sufficient for 100 feet of drill; 4 ounces 
will produce enough plants to set an acre. The tomato flourishes 
best in warm, light soil, moderately rich. For early use sow % of 
an inch deep in January or February in a hot-bed, or, if only a few 
plants are wanted, they may be sown in a window box. In order 
to get the plants strong and stocky, they should be transplanted 
when 2 to 3 inches high, and a second transplanting later on will add 
greatly to their stockiness. When all danger of frost has passed, 
set out in the open ground in rows* 3 feet apart, leaving the same 
distance between the plants, and if convenient, furnish a support 
for the vine. For later crops sow in the open ground as above 
directed. Or sow 5 to 6 seeds at intervals of 3 feet in rows the same 
distance apart, where they are to remain. After danger from insects 
is past thin to one strong plant. This does away with transplanting 
at the most trying season of the year. Tomatoes succeed so much 
better when they are supported by brush, or trained to a trellis, 
that we strongly recommend all amateur growers to adopt the latter 
method in their gardens. A great deal of room can be saved, and 
rotting of the fruit almost entirely prevented. The trellis should 
be made about 4% feet high, with horizontal slats not more than 
18 inches apart. The posts must be very firmly set in the ground, 
as the weight when the vines are in full bearing is greater than 
might be supposed. Regular spraying with Bordeaux will prevent 
blight, which otherwise is liable to seriously injure the vines- 
Cooper’s Special 
Known to Florida growers as being 
a self topper or self pruner, from 
its characteristic growth. This variety has become very 
popular with Southern growers and is preferred by many 
to Globe. In shape and color it is very much like Globe, but 
the vine is shorter and the fruit matures a few days earlier. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., % lb. $1.15, 1 lb. $4.00. Postpaid. 
Briimncr early sort, it is fairly produc- 
——tive; the fruit can be grown to weigh a pound 
or more, and the quality is splendid. Should be grown only 
for local markets or family use. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 75 cts., 
14 lb. $2.00, 1 lb. $7.50. Postpaid. 
Globe In the far South this variety is considered the 
" ■ ' most profitable to grow. It is early, medium sized, 
prolific, and colors up handsomely after picking; a desirable 
quality for long distance shipping. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 
14 lb. $1.15, 1 lb. $4.00. Postpaid. 
June Pink earnest Pink Tomato and a splendid 
■ " sort for market gardeners. The fruit is of 
medium size, smooth, and does not readily crack or bruise 
in shipment. Very prolific. It is also a good sort for the 
first crop in the home garden. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 45 cts., 14 lb. 
$1.25, 1 lb. $4.50. Postpaid. 
Detroit This is one of the .best of the large 
- pink Tomatoes. The vines are vigor¬ 
ous, very productive, and do not easily blight. The fruits 
are smooth, nearly globe shaped, firm, and of excellent qual¬ 
ity. While bred for a shipping Tomato, it is equally as 
good for the home garden. We specially recommend it for 
late crop. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., 14 lb. $1.15, 1 lb. $4.00. 
Postpaid. 
Tait’s Thoroughbred Norfolk A splendid me- 
" . . . .... dium early va¬ 
riety with smooth skin and brilliant deep purplish pink 
coloring. It has been carefully bred, is remarkably free 
from blight, and seldom cracks. It should satisfy every one 
who seeks a combination of size, beauty, quality, and pro¬ 
ductiveness. “Tait’s Norfolk” and “Early Detroit” are the 
two pink-skinned varieties preferred by the market gar¬ 
deners around Norfolk for the fall crop. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 40 cts., 14 lb. $1.15, 1 lb. $4.00. Postpaid. 
PondcrOSU largest tomato and a great favorite for 
" ■ ■ — the family garden. The fruit is deep pur¬ 
ple, slightly ribbed, solid, and of luscious flavor. The fruit 
will often weigh over a pound, and most people think it the 
best kind for slicing. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts., 14 lb. $1.65, 
1 lb. $6.00. Postpaid. 
Tail’s Thoroughbred Norfolk Tomato 
Remember we deliver free at catalogue prices—except where noted. Write for special prices in large quantities. 
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