TOMATO 
FOBCINO & EARLY 
54 Fottler, Fishe, Rawson 
Co. 
TOMATO (i*icbe§=Vi))fcl) 
One ounce icill produce ahout 2^000 plants. 
CL’LTiruK.—Of Tomatoes the varieties are numer¬ 
ous, some of them being very distinctive. How¬ 
ever. tlien- are many sorts of tiu* large red vari- 
eti<‘S annually introduced and n'pr<‘sented as being 
sniM-rior to nil otln-rs which, as a rule, do not 
.'•how variation enough to be classed as distinct 
\arioties. The seed may he sown in hotbeds, with 
good bottom In-at, in February or March; and, 
when the plants an* 2 or 3 inches high, trans¬ 
plant into other frames about 4 or 5 inches apart 
each way, or l)oxes or single pots which are to re¬ 
main in the frames. ,S« t the plants out in open 
ground, not earlier than the last week in May or 
tirst week in June. Being very tender they will 
not bear the least frost. Choose a light, sandy, 
or gravelly loam, in a well-sh*‘ltered situation, arid 
with a southern exposure if possible, as early fruit 
Is desirabh'. In such a location tlie plants may be 
set about 4 feet apart each way, using a large 
shovelful of well-rotted manure in each hill. On 
rich soils but little, if any, manure is nec(‘ssary; 
and the plants will need to stand about 6 feet apart 
I ach w’ay. 
TOMATO PLANTS. See page 5S. 
Forcing Varieties 
Best of All Fniit is produced in bimclics 
- nnd very solid. Is a Stroup 
prower; a siiiMU-ior forcinp variety. 
I’kt. 10c., Mi 02 . lioc., 02 . 40c., i/j lb. $1.10. 
Comet raricty is a favorite for forciiiy; 
- just llie size wauled (round) ; color 
rich scarlet red, very smooth, fruit set in 
bunches and in preat abundance. lOverytbing 
is in its favor for a forcing 'romato. 
I’kt. iric., i/i uz. 40c., 02 . "oc., % lb. $2.00. 
Stirling Castle suiierior forcinp variet.v. 
-S- Is an exceediuply heavy 
cropper, mediuju size, smooth, round and roil 
color. This variety is one of the best Kuropeau 
sorts and our seeil is all imported. 
I’kt. 2r)c., 02 . $1.00, 02 . $1..')0. 
LOKILLARD. One of the standard sorts for 
forcinp under glass. Its red color, flavor, .solidity 
and prolific bearing are its chief merits. 
I’kt. 10c., 1/2 02 . 20c., 02 . HOc., 14 lb. $1.00. 
Tomato Bonny Best 
Sunrise UOarly and prolific.) It is one of 
_ the finest Tomatoes for indoor and 
outdoor culture. It prows in clusters. The 
Sunrise sets freely and is an immense cropper, 
yielding heavy bunches at short intervals all 
over tile plant. Fruils smooth, of pood form 
and size, very solid and produces almost no seed. 
We question if any other variety would, in a 
given space, carry so heavy a crop. For this 
reason it is valuable for market i)urposes, espe- 
ciallv for indoor growing. 
I’kt. 10c., Ml 02 . 2 . 10 ., 02 . 40c., y, lb. $1.2.1. 
Extra Early Varieties 
Bonny Best it has been 
-£- tested and found ten days ear¬ 
lier than the (.'balk’s Early .Tewel and ripens with 
the Earliaua. Strong prower. very productive, 
ripens evenly all over, excellent shipper. 
I’kt. 10c., 1/2 oz. 20c., 02 . 3.1c.. % lb. $1.00. 
Belmont extra early variety, quite popu- 
-^- lar in the Huston markets. (lood 
size, smooth, bright red color. 
I’kt. 10c., 02 . 20c., oz. 30c., % Ih. $1.00. 
Chalk’s Early Jewel The earliest of the 
---i- bright scarlet col¬ 
ored. Deep fruited and very hardv and solid. 
I’kt. 10c.. 14 oz. 20c., 02 . 35c., Vt ib. $1.00. 
ATLANTIC PRIZE. One of the favorite extra 
early varieties. Fruit is red. Very solid, fine 
quality. I’kt. 5c., % oz. 20c., oz. 30c., % lb. 85e. 
EARLIANA. It is remarkable for its size and 
its earliness. Good form and wonderfully pro¬ 
ductive. A red color which is in demand in 
some markets. 
I’kt. 5c., V 2 oz. 20c., oz. 30c., 14 lb. 85c. 
