POPULAR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
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THE MONEY-M^RER TOMATO 
A new first early purple tomato, surpassing the well- 
known Acme, Beuutv and others of its class in handsome 
form, fine quality and productiveness. It is a strong, healthy 
grower, not subject to rust or blight, and is an enormous 
cropper, producing until the vines are killed by frost, hold¬ 
ing its size exceedingly well until the last of the season. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 35c.; %lb., S1.00; lb., §3.50. 
HONOR BRIGHT TOJVIATO 
This is Mr. Livingston’s latest, and in growing it at 
“ Floracroft ” wo find it a decided novelty and one of merit. 
In growth the fruit is at first light green , then an attractive 
waxy white , then lemon , changing to rieh , bright red when 
ripe. The tomatoes are remarkable for their long-keeping 
qualities, and are specially recommended for shipping. 
Foliage greenish-yellow, but of vigorous growth. Pkt., 10c.; 
oz., 25c.; lb., 75c.; lb., §2.75. 
THE GREAT B. B. (Brinton’s Best) 
This tomato was originated by the late Thomas II. Brin- 
ton, a veteran tomato specialist, who, up to the time of his 
death, had tested more new tomatoes than any other man in 
the United States. Since our introduction of it, in 1893, it lias 
met with very largo sale in all sections, and out of hundreds 
of unsolicited testimonial letters received there is not one 
who does not pronounce it “the very best main crop 
tomato they have ever grown.” The vines grow vigor¬ 
ously and produce abundantly until killed by frost. They 
attract great attention owing to their beautiful deep red 
color, uniformly even large size and perfect, smooth shape. 
The skin is remarkably tough and solid, so that ripo speci¬ 
mens picked from the vino will keep in good marketable 
condition for two weeks. Its lino quality and solidity aro un¬ 
equalled. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; % lb., 7oc.; lb., §2.75. 
ATLANTIC PRIZE TOMATOES. AS THEY APPEAR FOR SALE ON 
FRUIT STANDS, ETC., DURING THE SPRING MONTHS. 
ATLANTIC PRIZE TOMATO 
Since we first introduced our Atlantic Prize Tomato, in 
1889, it has rapidly popularized itself, and has now become 
the leading first early red tomato in cultivation. Thousands 
of acres are now annually planted in this variety from Maine 
to Texas. The vines grow strong, still' and very rapidly, 
setting the crown fruit when quite young, the buds often ap¬ 
pearing before the plant is four inches high. Each vine pro¬ 
duces from sixty to eighty large perfect tomatoes, very solid 
and of the finest quality, being unusually free from core and 
seeds. It is by far the most valuable first early variety ever 
introduced. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; % lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50. * 
THE GREAT U. 11. (URINTON'S RUST) TOMATO. 
For years we have made a careful study of growing the 
very best tomato seed. All tomatoes showing the slightest 
variation from the standard type are rigidly discarded, thus 
securing the purest possible seed. Our long experience and 
great care enable us to furnish a prime article of this im¬ 
portant seed to market gardeners, and to retain the patron¬ 
age of all who deal with us. 
One ounce will produce about thirteen hundred plants. 
THE The Most MafVellous Tomato of the Age 
- — ^ ” — A Perfect Wonder in Earliness 
This is the New Tomato, 1899, for which we paid §100.00 for its name. See illustration and 
description under Novelties, page 12, also back of this book. Prices of seed for 1899: Pkt., 10c.; 
oz., 40c.; lb., §1.25 . For additional testimonials regarding Early Bird Tomato see page 12. 
FROM ILLINOIS 
E. B. "Webb, Rock City, Ill., August9,1898, writes: “The 
New Tomato 1899 is fully two weeks earlier than any known 
variety. The vine is strong and very thrifty, which 
prevents the tomatoes from laying on the ground. It is of 
fine size, unusually good flavor, and an immense yieldcr.” 
FROM CONNECTICUT 
George Linley, Bridgeport, Conn., July 16, 1898, writes: 
“Your New Tomato, 1899, proved a record breaker. I make 
a specialty of early tomatoes, and have had with this my 
greatest success; it beats them all.” 
FROM LOUISIANA 
George Coverdale,Natchitoches,La., July 7,1S98, writes: 
“ I am delighted with your New Tomato, 1899, in every way. 
I had ripe tomatoes June 15th, away ahead of others. The 
tomato is large, fine, smooth and of a beautiful rose color 
when ripe. It is the most prolific, and not subject to rot. 
In my field all other varieties rotted badly, but this new one 
■was not affected in the least.” 
FROM CANADA 
Spencer Sc Bro., Picton, Ont., June 22, 1898, writes: “ Wo 
planted the seed of the New Tomato, 1899, you sent ns. sup¬ 
posing, however, that it would be knocked out by some of 
my 4 favorite stand-bys’: but these ‘favorite stand-bys* 
got the knocking out. We found this new variety three 
weeks earlier and without a rival.” 
FROM KENTUCKY 
A. C. Denham, Somerset, Ky., July 21, 1898, writes: “ T 
have raised tomatoes 10 years and find this now one of yours 
the earliest I ever heard of. It grows vigorously and excels 
all others in beauty, size and production.” 
FROM KANSAS „ 
S. W. Watson, Peabody, Kansas, August 21, 1898, writes: 
“New Tomato is the earliest, hardiest and most prolific; 
actually producing fruit to tlie extreme end of the vine. 
An ideal tomato." 
FROM OREGON 
Miss Clam MeKcc, Junction City, Oregon, Aug. 2, 1898, 
writes: “ Your new Tomato, 1899, is far ahead of anything 
in vegetables that 1 have ever seen. I never saw tomatoes 
grow so quickly. The vines are loaded with large hand¬ 
some fruit.” 
FROM NEW JERSEY 
A. Shi finer, New Brunswick, N. J., Aug. 8, 1898, writes: 
“I cannot speak too highly of your new Tomato, 1899. I 
gave it a fair trial alongside six other early varieties, and it 
came out over two weeks earlier than any of the rest. It is 
not only tlie earliest, but is the greatest producer I ever saw. 
The tomatoes grow in clusters of from 5 to 8; good size, beau- 
i tiful, rose-eolored, firm and solid.” 
