D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 
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TOMATO 
Tomatoes do best on light, warm, not over-rich soil and success depends largely upon securing a rapid, vigorous and 
Ki»r»irpd growth during the early part of the season. Sow in hotbed or in shallow boxes in the house from six to eight 
mrhecked growth during the early par 
eeks before they can be set out of doors, which is when danger from frost is past 
W into shallow K '"* 
ne plants nave four leaves trans- 
innt into snaiiu" boxes or cold-frames, setting them four or live inches apart: give plenty or air and endeavor to secure a 
^'^rous but steady and healthy growth, so that at the time of setting in the open ground they will be strong and stock} 
SSL slight check while the plants are small will materially diminish their productiveness. 
k ve 5 t out of doors as soon as danger from frost is over, but before doing so harden off the plants bv gradually exposing 
, the night air and bv the withdrawal of water until the wood becomes hard and the leaves thick ami of a dark green 
Transplant carefully and cultivate well as long as the vines will permit. If to l>e grown without training, the plants 
c0 i .i«iiallv set from three to four feet apart each way according to the vigor of growth of the variety. 
are ro insure best results in respect to early ripening as well as the amount and perfection of fruit, it is ad\isahle to 
train UD and trim the vines, especially if the patch is rather 
•noil When the plants have been properly started ami are 
V to ten inches high they will begin to throw out branches^ 
iLlect the largest and most vigorous of these and pinch oil 
ail others except this one aud the main stem. Care mirnt 
ip Exercised not to pinch off the fruiting branches which, as 
IhPV appear, can be distinguished by the buds that are 
formed very early. In a short time these two remaining 
Ranches will become equally vigorous aud as ordinary va 
riLties will grow four to six feet high during the season, 
fhev should be securely tied at intervals of about ten inches 
to a long stake, preferably two inches square, which has 
lK»en securely set in near the root of the vine. 
Vruit will set to almost any height desired if all side 
is utilized in forming 
they ripen 
in supertluous branches and leaves, 
fruits of largest size, greatest perfection of shape an I 
best quality. For further cultural directions see books 
listed on inside of back cover . . . „ „ 
All our Tomato seeds are from seed stocks carefully 
selected and saved by ourselves. We challenge comparison 
of our stocks with any offered. 
_ .. Our strain of this first early sort is earlier 
Earliana and decidedly superior to much that is sold 
as Sparks’ Earliana, and the extreme earliuess of its 
largeL smooth fruits makes it a very profitable tomato 
for market gardeners, as well as desirable for the home 
garden The vines are small but vigorous and productive. 
The fruits are bright deep scarlet, medium to large, nearly 
round and exceptionally smooth for so early a variety. 
The fruits are borne in clusters near the bnse of the plant 
and the bulk of the crop ripens very early. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 40c; 
2 Oz. 75c; Va Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00 
0 An extra early scarlet fruited variety of 
John Daer superior merit. The vines are very hardy and 
exceptionally productive. The fruits are the largest of the 
extra early sorts and are also most attractive in color. They 
are nearly round, smooth, firm and of excellent quality. It 
is one of the verv earliest to ripen its first fruits and it 
continues to furnish marketable fruits much longer than 
other very early varieties. It is an invaluable sort for 
market gardeners, shippers and canners. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 50c; 
2 Oz. 85c; Va Lb. $1.40; Lb. $5.00 
John Baer 
o D The fruits of this desirable early sort are 
JtSonny Dest most attractive in shape and color. The 
crop ripens more uniformly than any other early scarlet 
fruited sort, and is of superior solidity and interior color. 
The vines are vigorous and produce a good crop of excep¬ 
tionally round and deep fruits, bright deep scarlet in color 
and of very good qunlity. One of the best for gardeners whose 
trade demands fruits of beautiful shape and color. Avery 
good variety for the early market, and home garden. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; Va Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00 
11 9 r> i i i 0ne of the vel T best earl y to " 
Chalk S Larly Jewel matoes yet introduced. The 
vines are vigorous and very productive. The fruits are bright 
deep scarlet-red, nearly round or somewhat battened, 
smooth, of large size and most excellent quality. They 
ripen very early and the pickings continue through a 
long season. One of the very best second early scarlet 
fruited sorts and on account of its large size, excellent 
quality and productiveness one of the most satisfactory 
sorts for the home garden. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; 
Va Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00 
— , p. . This splendid variety, introduced by 
fc-arly Detroit US in 1909, is the largest and best of 
the early purplish pink tomatoes. The vines are vigor¬ 
ous and very productive. The fruits are very smooth, 
uniform in size, nearly globe-shaped, firm, and of excel¬ 
lent quality. Eqrly Detroit is one of the most valuable 
shipping tomatoes yet produced. It is also desirable for 
the home garden and near markets. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 50c; 
2 Oz. 85c; Va Lb. $1.40; Lb. $5.00 
» This well known sort is sold also as Essex Early 
Acme Hybrid. The vines are large, hardy and pro¬ 
ductive, ripening their first fruits very early, although not 
an extra early variety. The fruits are purplish pink, 
round, smooth and of medium size,free from cracks and 
stand shipment very well. Acme is also used extensively 
for the home garden. The flesh is solid and of excellent 
flavor. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; Va Lb. $1.00; 
Lb. $3.50 
t- i »». !_• A second early, bright red variety 
Larly Michigan of the best quality. The vines are 
vigorous and productive. The fruits are of medium size, 
very smooth and of very attractive crimson-scarlet color. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; Va Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.25 
Early Detroit 
