Select Tomatoes lor Home and Market, Prepaid 
Culture: Sow the seed in boxes in the house or in hotbed 6 to 8 weeks before time 
to set out. Tomato seed must be kept warm to start it. (Same with pepper seed ) If come 
frames*’slV nlant^Tto plants t ha ^ e J leaves transplant to shallow boxes or cold 
ai?“o eet S !tafkv p radual *y harden them oft by exposing to outdoor 
an to get stalky, sturdy plants. Set plants deep m garden or field, about 3 feet apart. 
The New “Penn State” Tomato—Early, Immense Yielder 
The New “Penn You will read much about this new Tomato in mag- 
~ .. , _ . azines this season. Originated by Dr. Myers at the 
Pennsylvania State College and Experiment Station. 
Very compact growth, due to self-pruning habit, which makes close planting possible. 
. , ls formed in clusters, and are evenly colored a rich scarlet, free from blem¬ 
ishes. Foliage covers fruit well. 
shape is almost spherical, the “meat” dark red, with very little core. Few seeds, 
very early. Yield heavy. 
r.ric*i^. e +^,? r ^ Wn -rv/r >U the -Pittsylvania State College Farms, under personal supervision of the 
A ®?J, d ir l S ® a ^ ed packets only this season. A packet contains about 50 
sesds. Pkt. 25c, 2 pkts. 50c; 4 pkts. $1.00.^ Supply limited. Order early. 
Farliana I s somewhat small, but earliest 
Kdmana of all Pkt 5c; % oz 20c . oz 
35c; % lb. 90c; lb. $3.50. 
Farljono (Special strain.) . Seed saved 
■ b cs■ a ci f rom finest globe-shaped toma¬ 
toes of earliest maturity. Pkt. 10c; y 2 oz. 
30c; oz. 50c; y* lb. $1.50. 
Rnnnv Roei 1 Bright scarlet. Few days 
later than Ear iiana, but 
larger and smoother. Pkt. 5c; y> oz. 20c; oz 
35c; % lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50. 
Chalk’s Early Jewel ? h e a e n pe E r a ^ 
ana, larger and very good. Pkt. 5c; y> oz 
25c; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50. 
Livingston’s Beauty f * V , u ™ 
smooth, prolific, purplish red. Standard 
main crop variety. Pkt. 10c; y> oz. 25c; oz. 
40c; % lb. $1.20; lb. $3.90. 
Pnnrl^mca Largest of all tomatoes, 
ronaerosa sometimes rough, few 
seeds. Pkt. 10c; V 2 oz. 30c; oz. 50c; 14 lb. 
$1.50. 
Rohn Raor Extra early scarlet. Big 
,5 ° nn Dfler yielder. Highly recom¬ 
mended by our Agricultural College. Pkt 
5c; V 2 oz. 20c; oz. 35c; 14 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50. 
^Rair^loh^ Large, smooth, solid, bright 
giuiic red tomato especially resist¬ 
ant to rust and wilt. Developed by Prof. 
Pritchard of TJ. S. Dept, of Agriculture. 
Select seed. Pkt, 10c; y z oz. 25c; oz. 45c; 14 
lb. $1.40. 
Early Red Read £ e J’ K reai SS& £ 
mato of medium size, almost round, solid 
and smooth and of good flavor. Sets heavy, 
and keeps right on bearing during the whole 
season. Pkt. 10c; y 2 oz. 25c; oz. 45c; 14 lb. 
$1.40. 
Inhn (Special strain.) Result of 
igumia years’ selecting to obtain 
earliest and best fruits of this variety. Pkt. 
10c; y 2 oz. 30c; oz. 50c; 14 lb. $1.50. 
Small pear-shaped toma- 
s cisww b to for preserving. Pkt. 
5c; y 2 oz. 25c; oz. 45c; 14 lb. $1.20. 
Ground Cherry S u h s f k r J t °"‘ILV 
Sweet and fine for preserving or pies. Yel¬ 
low fruits. Pkt. 10c; y 2 oz. 25c; oz. 45c. 
Seldom anything gained, often time lost, by 
setting tomato and pepper plants out before 
ground and weather warm. 
./QMQS' Turnips, Prepaid 
Culture: Turnips do best in rich, loose soil, 
but thrive under less favorable conditions. 
May be sown from early spring until August. 
For main crop for winter use, sow in July. 
EARLY SNOWBALL. Small, pure white, 
round, extra early; very tender and sweet. 
Ideal early table turnip. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. The 
earliest of all turnips. Medium size. Some¬ 
what flat. 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN. Similar to 
Purple Top Milan, but pure white. 
All Turnip Seed: Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c 
WHITE EGO. Quick growing, egg-shaped, 
pure white variety, for spring or summer 
growing. Good size. 
PURPLE TOP GLOBE. Similar to White Egg 
in shape but with purple top. 
AMBER GLOBE. Same shape as White Egg 
but color nearly yellow. 
Por Larger Lots See Page 62 
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