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OLDS & WHIPPLE, INC., HARTFORD, CONN. 
Tomato 
Sow the seed in March or April in hot bed. 
Transplant when plants are five inches high 
to open ground, after danger from frost has 
passed. Should be set four feet apart each 
way, on mounds of earth, to allow foliage to 
open and sun to reach the fruit. 
Ponderosa 
EARLY VARIETIES 
Bonny Best—A general purpose variety, val¬ 
uable for forcing, bear in clusters. Medium 
sized, smooth, bright scarlet red, flattened 
globe-shaped fruits. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 30c X A lb. $1.00 1 lb. $3.50 
Earliana—An extra bright red, medium sized 
tomato. Nearly round, fleshy and solid. Popu¬ 
lar with home and market gardeners. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 30c X A lb. $1.00 1 lb. $3.50 
MAIN CROP VARIETIES 
• Acme—A popular medium sized variety, 
slightly oval with purplish pink skin and deep 
scarlet flesh. Vines are large. Bear in 
clusters continuously. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 30c 14 lb. $1.00 1 lb. $3.50 
Dwarf Champion—Plant of dwarf tree type, 
with very dark green leaves. Can be planted 
closer together. Medium size, nearly round, 
purplish-pink, solid fruits. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 40c % lb. $1.40 1 lb. $4.50 
Marglobe—A heavy producer of medium 
sized, smooth, deep globe shaped, bright red 
fruits. Popular with market gardeners. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 30c X A lb. $1.00 1 lb. $3.50 
Ponderosa—Largest purplish-pink variety 
grown. Fruits somewhat flat with very thick, 
solid flesh, and a small seed cavity. Delightful 
mild flavor. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 40c 14 lb. $1.35 1 lb. $4.50 
Pritchard—A scarlet, self-topping disease- 
resistant variety developed by Dr. F. T. Prit¬ 
chard of the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture. Fruits 
are large, smooth, globular shaped, with solid, 
thick walls. Color a bright scarlet. Valuable 
for market garden use. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 35c V 4 lb. $1.25 1 lb. $4.00 
Stone—One of the best table varieties. Some¬ 
what flattened, solid, smooth, medium sized 
fruits. Vines grow large and are very produc¬ 
tive. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 30c & lb. $1.00 1 lb. $3.50 
Yellow Plum—Used for preserves. Small 
yellow fruits about 2 inches long and 1 inch 
thick, shaped like a plum. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 50c X A lb. $1.75 
Turnip 
For early varieties sow as soon as the ground 
can be worked in spring. For fall and winter 
use, seed should be sown from the middle of 
July to middle of August, seed generally sown 
broadcast, using one pound to the acre. 
Purple Top Strap Leaf 
Quantity discount 5 lbs. or more 10c lb. 
WHITE FLESHED VARIETIES 
Cow Horn or Long White—Grown largely 
for stock feeding. Roots 12 to 15 inches long. 
White with light green top. Flesh tender and 
flavor mild. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 10c X A lb. 20c 1 lb. 65c 
Early Purple Top Milan—A very early vari¬ 
ety. Good for forcing, as well as garden cuti- 
vation. Roots medium size, very flat with 
small tap root. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 10c % lb. 25c 1 lb. 75c 
Early White Flat Dutch—Small erect strap 
leaved tops. Roots flat, IV 2 inches in depth, 
fine grained, very sweet and tender. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 10c X A lb. 20c 1 lb. 65c 
Purple Top Strap Leaf—A medium early 
home and market garden variety. Roots white 
with purple tops, flat, about 5 inches across. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 10c X A lb. 20c 1 lb. 65c 
Purple Top White Globe—The most popular 
white variety for general cultivation. Globe 
shaped, roots grow 5 to 6 inches in diameter. 
Best for table use when about 3 inches. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 10c % lb. 20c 1 lb. 65c 
White Egg—A quick growing sort. Roots 
egg-shaped 3 inches long and about 2V& inches 
thick. Thin skin. Grows nearly half above 
ground. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 10c X A lb. 20c 1 lb. 65c 
