FARMER SEED & NURSERY CO , FARIBAULT, MINN. 
TOM ATOES—(Continued) ^3*23 
636. CRIMSON CUSHION OR BEEFSTEAK -(90 days.) 
Very large, round, and uniform, bright scarlet in color. Flesh is solid 
and meaty, of deliciously mild flavor, with only a few small seed cells. 
The vines grow from 8 to 10 feet high, and may be trained or tied to 
a trellis, forming a most ornamental fence for the vegetable garden. 
If planted early, Beefsteak will ripen by the middle of July, and 
continue to bear until killed by frost. Pkt. 10c, V2 oz. 25c, oz. 40c, 
1/4 lb. $1.40, prepaid. 
639. GIANT PONDEROSA -(88 days.) The largest tomato 
grown. A splendid sort for home use and for canning, as the fruits 
are so solid, meaty and free from acid. Fruit: very large, flat, pur¬ 
plish pink, solid, with small seed cells; of inviting flavor. Pkt. 10c, 
1/2 oz. 25c, oz. 40c, y 4 lb. $1.40, prepaid. 
642. GOLDEN PONDEROSA -(89 days.) An exceptionally 
large, mild flavored, yellow sort for the home garden for late maturity. 
Fruit: very large, flat, deep yellow, quite solid, slightly rough, with 
small seed cells. Vines: large, spreading, strongly resistant to wilt. 
Pkt. 10c, V2 oz. 25c, oz. 40c, Vi lb. $1.40, prepaid. 
643. NEW GOLDEN OXHEART -(92 days.) A novelty that 
every gardener will want. Just as the Pink Oxheart, its shape differs 
from any other tomato, is of great size, shaped like an Oxheart. Flesh: 
almost seedless. Fruit: smooth, of fine, mild flavor and is considered 
the new leader of yellow varieties. _ Grow some of these and surprise 
your friends. Seed supply very limited. Pkt. 15c, V2 oz. 45c, OZ. 75c, 
Vi lb. $2.50, prepaid. 
653. GROUND CHERRY OR HUSK TOMATO -(86 days.) 
This is not a true Tomato. Used as a novelty and for preserves. 
Flavor is outstanding. Excellent in combination with oranges, lemons 
or ginger. Fruit: small, yellow, round, enclosed in a loose, papery 
husk. Of delicate flavor. Vine: spreading and flat. Pkt. 8c, V2 oz. 
20c, oz. 35c, Vi lb. $1.30, prepaid. 
Giant Ponderosa. 
One of the Largest Prize-Winning Sorts. 
THE “BEST-YET" PLANT SUPPORT. 
Strong, durable. Stakes made of tubular steel. 
Spring steel hoops. Finished in green weather- 
resisting enamel. Holds plants in shape and posi¬ 
tion through wind and rain. Adjustable for .any 
size plant—positive, non-slip adjustment. No 
Strings to tie. Easy to place; easy to adjust. 
Low Prices: 
No. 249-A —Yi in. stake, 6Ys in. diam. hoop, 
complete, 16c each, $1.70 per dozen. 
No. 249-B—14 in. stake, 10 Vi in. diam. hoop, 
complete, 17c each, $1.90 per dozen. 
No. 249-C—V4 in. stake, 14Vi in. diam. hoop, 
complete, 19c each, $2.10 per dozen. 
F. o. b. Faribault, Minn. 
All Hoops Made of 10 Gauge Spring Steel. 
TRANSPLANTED TOMATO PLANTS 
The following varieties ready for shipment in May and June: 
Scarlet Ex. Early June, Earliana, Ponderosa, Paribault Dwarf Cham¬ 
pion, John Baer, Bonny Best, Scarlet Topper, and Pink Oxheart. 
12 for 35c, 100 for $2.25, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 1,000 for $15.00. 
For Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Chives, Ground Cherry, Pepper, 
Sweet Potato and Egg Plants, see page 25. 
TURNIPS AND RUTABAGAS 
One ounce will sow 125 feet of drill, two pounds per acre in drills, three pounds broadcast 
CULTURE —Turnips and Rutabagas do best in 
highly enriched, light loam soil. In rich soil and 
cool weather, they grow rapidly, without becoming 
bitter in flavor. Sow in April, in drills 12 to 15 
inches apart, and thin out to stand 8 inches apart 
in the row. Rutabagas keep much longer than Tur¬ 
nips, otherwise there is but little difference in 
flavor 
681. EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP 
MILAN— —(40 days.) An extra early sort for 
home garden and truckers. Can also be used 
for forcing.. Of excellent quality. Roots: 3 
to 4 inch diameter, very flat, white with pur¬ 
ple top. Flesh: clear white, fine grained, 
sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c, V4 lb. 30c, 
lb. 85c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at 75c 
per lb. 
683. WHITE EGG . TURNIP -(55 to 
bu days.) Grown principally by home gar¬ 
deners and truckers to local markets. An early 
variety adapted for either spring or fall sow¬ 
ing. Roots: 2 to 2 Ys inch diameter, 3 to 
3 V 2 inches long; egg-shaped, white through¬ 
out; smooth, fine grained and of excellent 
quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 25c, lb. 70c, 
prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at 60c per lb. 
685. PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE 
TURNIP -(58 days.) An all-purpose v.v 
riety, widely used for home and market gar¬ 
dening, and for shipping. Our pure bred 
strain is noted for its uniformity and produc¬ 
tivity. Roots: 4 to 6 inch diameter, large 
globe shaped, very smooth, upper part purple- 
red, white below. Flesh: white, sweet, crisp 
and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c, V4 lb. 25c, lb. 
80c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at 70c per lb. 
686. EARLY PURPLE TOP STRAP 
LEAVED— (45 days.) A medium early pro¬ 
ductive variety, used extensively for home and 
market garden planting. Roots: 3 to 5 inch 
diameter, flat, purple red at the tops, white 
below. Flesh: white, fine grained and tender. 
Tops, medium small, upright and compact. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, V4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c, prepaid.— 
Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at 65c per lb. 
Please order by name and number. 
698. IMPROVED AMERICAN PUR¬ 
PLE TOP RUTABAGA- (88 days.) Our 
special strain is noted for its uniformity of 
shape and heavy yield. A dependable variety 
for large scale production for storage and 
shipping. Keeps well and of excellent quality. 
Roots: 5 to 7 inch diameter, large, round with 
small neck and slight tap root; yellow with 
purple top. Flesh: light yellow, firm, sweet 
and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi Ik. 20c, lb. 
65c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at 55c per lb. 
699. WHITE OR SWEET RUSSIAN 
RUTABAGA -(90 days.) A very productive 
sort grown for table use and stock feeding. 
Roots: 5 to 6 inch diameter, very large, globu¬ 
lar, with medium neck, color mainly white, 
with bronze-green top. Flesh: white, sweet, 
semi-firm. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 25c, lb. 70c, 
prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at 60c per lb. 
701. F. S. & N. CO’S EARLY NECK- 
LESS —A new variety and a great improve¬ 
ment over Purple Top Yellow Rutabaga. It is 
three weeks earlier—entirely neckless—free 
from side roots, round and uniform. Its bulbs 
are half grown before American Purple Top 
starts to bulb. Another money maker for mar¬ 
ket gardeners and a quality vegetable that sells 
on sight. Pkt. 5c, oz. i2c, Vi lb. 25c, lb. 
80c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at 70c per lb. 
700. YELLOW MAMMOTH RUTA 
BAGA -—A large size root of good shape, a 
heavy yielder and very hardy. One of the 
most profitable to grow. Keeps well. Pkt. 5c, 
oz. 10c, Vi lb. 20c, lb. 65c, prepaid.—Not pre¬ 
paid, 5 lbs. and over at 55c per lb. 
Improved Purple 
Top Rutabaga. 
„ „ „ „ „ Fennimore, Wis., May 2, 1934. 
F. S. S N. Co. 
I thank you for the high quality seeds you sent me. I always put in a good word for 
the Farmer Seed S' Nursery Co. when talking to my neighbors. 
F. A. Hoffman, Route No. 2. 
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