Select Tomatoes for 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 
up thick, thin at once. When plants have 5 leaves transplant to shallow boxes or cold 
frames. Set plants 3 to 4 inches apart. Gradually harden them off by exposing to outdoor 
air to get stalky, sturdy plants. Set plants deep in garden or field, about 3 feet apart. 
The New “Penn State” Tomato—Early, Immense Yielder 
The New “Penn State” 
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. 
Its fruit is formed In clusters, and are evenly colored a rich scarlet, free from blem¬ 
ishes. Foliage covers fruit well. 
The shape is almost spherical, the “meat” dark red, with very little core. Few seeds. 
Very early. Yield heavy. 
Seed grown on the Pennsylvania State College Farms, under personal supervision of the 
originator, Dr. Myers. (Pkt. 10c) (3 Pkts. 25c) (y 4 oz. 60c) ( y z oz. $1.00) (2 oz. $3.50) (V4 
lb. $6.00.) 
Fstpltana Is somewhat small, but earliest 
E.££Bh resales of a n. pk t> 5 C . y 2 oz 20c; oz. 
35c; y 4 lb. 90c; lb. $3.50. 
(Special strain.). Seed saved 
C.cariBclHMei from finest globe-shaped toma¬ 
toes of earliest maturity. Pkt. 10c; y 2 oz. 
30c; oz. 50c; y 4 lb. $1.50. 
Damhii Bright scarlet. Few days 
DUIllfly Deal later than Earliana, but 
larger and smoother. Pkt. 5c; y 2 oz. 20c; oz. 
35c; y 4 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50. 
Chalk’s Early Jewel 
ana, larger and very good. Pkt. 5c; % oz. 
25c; oz. 35c; y 4 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50._ 
Livingston’s Beauty “ * V “ “ 
smooth, prolific, purplish red. Standard 
main crop variety. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. 
40c; y 4 lb. $1.20; lb. $3.90._ 
Dnnrlomca Largest of all tomatoes, 
rUIIUCl van sometimes rough. Pkt. 
10c; y 2 oz. 30c; oz. 50c; y 4 lb. $1.50. 
| A L n Pfiov Extra early scarlet. Big 
JOnn Oder yielder. Highly recom¬ 
mended by our Agricultural College. Pkt. 
5c; % oz. 20c; oz. 35c; y 4 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50. 
*-arge, smooth, solid, bright 
■vidi giuwc red tomato especially resist¬ 
ant to rust and wilt. Developed by Prof. 
Pritchard of TJ. S. Dept, of Agriculture. 
Pkt. 10c; y 2 oz. 25c; oz. 45c; y 4 lb. $1.40. 
Early Red Head 
A “Red that is 
Red,” real early to¬ 
mato of medium size, almost round, solid 
and smooth and of good flavor. Sets heavy, 
and keeps right on bearing during the sea¬ 
son. Pkt. 10c; y z oz. 25c; oz. 45c; y 4 lb. $1.40. 
John Baer 
(Special strain.) Result of 
years' selecting to obtain 
earliest and best fruits of this variety. Pkt. 
10c; y z oz. 30c; oz. 50c; y 4 lb. $1.50. 
VaIIaw Door Small pear-shaped toma- 
I cliUw ”<ccSl to f or preserving. Pkt. 
5c; y 2 oz. 25c; oz. 45c; y 4 lb. $1.20. 
Ground Cherry 
Sweet and fine for preserving or pies. Yel¬ 
low fruits. Pkt. 10c; *4 oz. 25c; oz. 45c. 
Seldom anything gained, often time lost, by 
setting tomato and pepper plants out before 
ground and weather warm. 
Jqjsgs, 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 WRITE MILAN. Similar to 
Purple Top Milan, but pure white. 
All Turnip Seed: LARGE PKT. 5c; Oz. 10c 
WHITE EGG. 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. 
For Larger Lots See Page 62 
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