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TOMATOES (Continued) 
JOHN BAER— An early, bright red To¬ 
mato of wonderful quality. But little later 
than Earliana, it far surpasses that variety 
in size and quality; it is, further one of the 
heaviest-yielding sorts we know. The flesh 
is solid, possessing a fine flavor, free from 
acid. Oz., 25c; M lb., 90c. 
PRITCHARD OR SCARLET TOPPER— 
Wilt resistant. Fruits large, smooth, globu¬ 
lar, solid with thick walls and cross section. 
Color deep scarlet. Splendid home and mar¬ 
ket garden variety. Excellent for shipping. 
Oz., 50c; ^4 lb, $1.50. 
OXHEART -— While not a very heavy 
yielder, being similar to Ponderosa in this re¬ 
spect, the grower for market is going to find 
the Oxheart a mighty attractive sort. They 
sell on sight. The skin is pink same as Liv¬ 
ingston’s Globe. It is almost seedless. Flesh 
frequently shows two inches thick without a 
seed cavity. The flavor has just that deli¬ 
cious Tomato quality that every lover of the 
fruit knows so well. Oz., 75c; ^4 lb., $2.25. 
BREAK O’DAY —The most recent intro¬ 
duction from the Department of Agriculture 
and one of the best. About ten days earlier 
than Marglobe with fruit as large and nearly 
as productive. Plant growth quite open in 
habit; fruits scarlet, fairly globular... Oz., 
60c; M lb., $2.00. 
GREATER BALTIMORE —A main crop, 
productive, red fruited variety of the Match¬ 
less type; quite popular with the canners. 
Oz., 15c; ^4 lb** 50c. 
GOLDEN QUEEN —-Large size, handsome, 
very smooth, good quality. Oz., 30c ^ lb., 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Small Fruited Tomato Varieties 
YELLOW PEAR —Similar to red pear in 
shape and size by of clear yellow color. Oz., 
35c; U lb.,. $1.25. 
YELLOW PLUM — Round and regular, 
bright yellow; used for pickles. Oz., 35c; ^4 
lb., $1.25. 
YELLOW PEACH —- Very handsome in 
form, and of a beautiful clear yellow color; 
is useful to contrast with other sorts. Oz., 
30c; M lb., $1.25. 
RED PEAR-SHAPED —Fruit of peculiar 
shape, handsome and solid. Oz., 35c; ^4 lb., 
$1.25. 
GROUND CHERRY (Husk Tomato) — 
Small and ornamental fruit used for pre¬ 
serves. Oz., 30c; ^4 lb., $1.25. 
Aromatic, Medicinal and Pot Herbs 
ANISE —A well-known annual herb, whose 
seeds, which have an agreeable aromatic odor 
and taste, are used for dyspepsia and colic 
and as a corrective for griping and unpleas¬ 
ant medicines. Sow early and thin to three 
inches apart in the row. Oz., 10c; ^4 lb., 25c. 
CARAWAY —Cultivated for its seed, which 
is used in confectionery, cakes, etc. The 
leaves are sometimes used in soups. If sown 
early in August, the plants will give a fair 
crop of seed the next season, but when sown 
in the spring will not seed until the next year. 
Plant in drills two or three feet apart and 
thin to six inches apart in the row. Oz., 10c; 
14 lb., 20c. 
CORIANDER —A hardy, annual, cultivat¬ 
ed for its seed, which has an agreeable taste, 
and is used in confectionery and to disguise 
the taste of medicine. Sow early in the spring 
and gather on a dry day, bruising the stems 
and leaves as little as possible. Oz., 10c; 
14 lb., 30c. 
DILL —An annual, cultivated for its seed, 
which has an aromatic odor and a warm, 
pungent taste. It is good for flatulence and 
colic in infants and is sometimes added to 
pickled cucumbers to heighten the flavor. 
Sow early in spring and keep clear of weeds. 
Oz., 10c; ^4 lb., 30c. 
MARJORAM, SWEET —A perennial plant, 
but not hardy enough to endure the winters 
of the north. The young, tender hops are 
used green for flavoring or they may be dried 
for winter use. Sow in drills as early as 
possible, and thin out the plants to ten inches 
apart. Oz., 15c; ^4 lb., 40c. 
SAGE —A hardy, perennial, possession some 
medicinal properties, but cultivated princi¬ 
pally to use as a condiment, it being used 
more extensively than any other herb for 
flavoring and dressing. Sow early in spring 
(four to five pounds per acre in drills) on 
very rich ground; cultivate often and thin 
the plants to sixteen inches apart. Oz., 20c; 
^4 lb., 60c. 
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