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Fottler , Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston 
TOMATO 
“ STIRLING 
CASTLE” 
TOMATO (Siebe 3 = 50 pfel) 
One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants. 
Culture. —Of Tomatoes the varieties are numer¬ 
ous some of them being very distinctive. How¬ 
ever, there are many sorts of the large red vari¬ 
eties annually introduced and represented as being 
superior to all others which, as a rule, do not 
show variation enough to be classed as distinct 
varieties. The seed may be sown in hotbeds, with 
good bottom heat, in February or March; and, 
when the plants are 2 or 3 inches high, tians 
plant into other frames about 4 or » inches apait 
each way, or boxes or single pots which are to re¬ 
main in the frames. Set the plants out in open 
ground, not earlier than the last week in May or 
first week in June. Being very tender they will 
not bear the least frost. Choose a light, sandy, 
or gravelly loam, in a well-sheltered situation, and 
with a southern exposure if possible, as early fruit 
is desirable. In such a location the 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 necessary; 
and the plants will need to stand about 6 feet apart 
each way. 
TOMATO PLANTS. See page 58. 
Forcing Varieties 
Fruit is produced in bunches 
_and very solid. Is a strong 
grower; a superior forcing variety. 
I’kt. 10c., Vi oz. 25c., oz. 40c., Vi lb. $1.10. 
Pomet This variety is a favorite for forcing; 
\_,omei j U gt the size wanted (round) ; color 
rich scarlet red, very smooth, fruit set in 
bunches and in great abundance. Everything 
is in its favor for a forcing Tomato. 
Tkt. 15c., Vi oz. 40c., oz. 75c., Vi lb. $2.00. 
Sti'rlincr Pa slip A superior forcing variety. 
Stirling t^asue Is an ,. xceedin gi y heavy 
cropper, medium size, smooth, round and red 
color. This variety is one of the best European 
sorts and our seed is all imported. 
I’kt. 25c., Vi oz. $1.00, oz. $1.50. 
Best of All 
Tomato Bonny Best 
LORILLARD. One of the standard sorts for 
forcing under glass. Its red color, flavor, solidity 
and prolifle bearing are its chief merits. 
I’kt. 10c., Vi oz. 20c., oz. 30c., Vi lb. $1.00. 
„ (Early and prolific.) It is one of 
juiiriac the finest Tomatoes for indoor and 
outdoor culture. It grows in clusters. The 
Sunrise sets freely and is an immense cropper, 
yielding heavy bunches at short intervals all 
over the plant. Fruits smooth, of good form 
and size, very solid and produces almost no seed. 
\Ve question if any other variety would, in a 
given space, carry so heavy a crop. For this 
reason it is valuable for market purposes, espe¬ 
cially for indoor growing. 
I’kt. 10c., y 2 oz. 2tic., oz. 40c., Vi lb. $1.2o. 
Extra Early Varieties 
Root Early Tomato. It has been 
ponny pesi tested and found ten days ear¬ 
lier than the Chalk’s Early Jewel and ripens with 
the Earliana. Strong grower, very productive, 
ripens evenly all over, excellent shipper. 
I’kt. 10c., Vi oz. 20c., oz. 35c., Vi lb. $1.00. 
Relmnnt An extra early variety, quite popu- 
peimuni i ar ; n the Boston markets. Good 
size, smooth, bright red color. 
I’kt. 10c., Vi oz. 20c., oz. 30c., Vi lb. $1.00. 
Chalk’s Early Jewel ™| h ? 
ored. Deep fruited and very hardy and solid. 
I’kt. 10c., Vi oz. 20c., oz. 35c„ Vi lb. $1.00. 
ATLANTIC PRIZE. One of the favorite extra 
early varieties. Fruit is red. Very solid, fine 
quality. I’kt. 5c., Vi oz. 20c., oz. 30c., Vi lb. 85c. 
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., Vi oz. 20c., oz. 30c., Vi lb. 85c. 
