Best by Test for over Sixty Years 
Cooper’s Special Tomato 
TOMATOES 
(Solarium Ly coper sicum) 
Tornate or Povime d’Amour, Liebesapfel, Porno d’oro, Tornate. 
CULTURE.—1 ounce is sufficient for 100 feet of drill; 4 ounces 
will produce enough plants to set an acre. The tomato flourishes 
best in warm, light soil, moderately rich. For early use sow Vs of 
an inch deep in January or February in a hot-bed, or, if only a few 
plants are wanted, they may be sown in a window box. In order 
to get the plants strong and stocky, they should be transplanted 
when 2 to 3 inches high, and a second transplanting later on will add 
greatly to their stockiness. When all danger of frost has passed, 
set out in the open ground in rows 3 feet apart, leaving the same 
distance between the plants, and if convenient, furnish a support 
for the vine. For later crops sow in the open ground as above 
directed. Or sow 5 to 6 seeds at intervals of 3 feet in rows the same 
distance apart, where they are to remain. After danger from insects 
is past thin to one strong plant. This does away with transplanting 
at the most trying season of the year. Tomatoes succeed so much 
better when they are supported by brush, or trained to a trellis. 
Regular spraying with Bordeaux will prevent blight, which other¬ 
wise is liable to seriously injure the vines. 
Ovfipnrf T'ftTnjifn Home gardeners who take pride in grow- 
UAUCdi 1 xuilldtu ing large tomatoes should by all means 
plant some of this sort. It is nearly heart-shaped, of a very desir¬ 
able color, and the fruit will often weigh a pound and a half. The 
flesh is a beautiful deep pink, extremely solid, has few seeds, and of 
exceptionally fine flavor. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 75 cts., % lb. $2.00, lb. $7.50. 
Postpaid. 
Cooper’s Special 
Known to Florida growers as being 
a self topper or self pruner, from 
its characteristic growth. This variety has become very 
popular with Southern growers and is preferred by many 
to Globe. In shape and color it is very much like Globe, but 
the vine is shorter and the fruit matures a few days earlier. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., % lb. $1.15, 1 lb. $4.00. Postpaid. 
Brimmer While not an early sort, it is fairly produc- 
-five; the fruit can be grown to weigh a pound 
or more, and the quality is splendid. Should be grown only 
for local markets or family use. Color deep pink. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 75 cts., J4 lb. $2.00, 1 lb. $7.50. Postpaid. 
Globe In the far South this pink variety is considered the 
- most profitable to grow. It is early, medium sized, 
prolific, and colors up handsomely after picking; a desirable 
quality for long distance shipping. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 
% lb. $1.15. 1 lb. $4.00. Postpaid. 
Jline Pink ear liest Pink Tomato and a splendid 
- sort for market gardeners. The fruit is of 
medium size, smooth, and does not readily crack or bruise 
in shipment. Very prolific. It is also a good sort for the 
first crop in the home garden. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 45 cts., *4 lb. 
$1.25, 1 lb. $4.50. Postpaid. 
Early Detroit This is one of the best of the large 
--- pink Tomatoes. The vines are vigor¬ 
ous, very productive, and do not easily blight. The fruits 
are smooth, nearly globe shaped, firm, and of excellent qual¬ 
ity. While bred for a shipping Tomato, it is equally as 
good for the home garden. We specially recommend it for 
late crop. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., lb. $1.15, 1 lb. $4.00. 
Postpaid. 
Tait’s Thoroughbred Norfolk A splendid me- 
-—- dium early va¬ 
riety with smooth skin and brilliant deep purplish pink 
coloring. It has been carefully bred, is remarkably free 
from blight, and seldom cracks. It should satisfy every one 
who seeks a combination of size, beauty, quality, and pro¬ 
ductiveness. “Tait’s Norfolk” and “Early Detroit” are the 
two pink-skinned varieties preferred by the market gar¬ 
deners around Norfolk for the fall crop. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 40 cts., lb. $1.15, 1 lb. $4.00. Postpaid. 
Ponderosa l ar £ es t tomato and a great favorite for 
- the family garden. The fruit is deep pur¬ 
plish pink, slightly ribbed, solid, and of luscious flavor. The 
fruit will often weigh over a pound, and most people think 
it the best kind for slicing. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. GO cts., % lb. 
$1.65, 1 lb. $6.00. Postpaid. 
Tait’s Thoroughbred Norfolk Tomato 
Remember we deliver free at catalogue prices—except where noted. Write for special prices in large quantities. 
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