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JOHNSON SEED COMPANY 
A PAIR OF FINE. FIRST EXTRA EARLY TOMATOES 
Photograph of Johnson’s jack rose tomato as it appeared for sale on the fruit stands during the spring of 1907. 
Pkt., 15c.; oz., 45c.; } lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50. 
THE EARLIEST YET 
JOHNSON’S JACK ROSE TOMATO 
The Earliest Tomato in Existence 
Since the introduction of Sparks’ Earliana Tomato by the writer in 1900, we have been looking for 
a tomato of equal quality that would eclipse it in earliness, which we realized was by no means an easy 
task. However, we now believe our efforts have been rewarded, and last season we introduced “John¬ 
son’s Jack Rose,” feeling sure we had found a variety possessing all the good qualities of Earliana witii 
the advantage of being from a week to ten days earlier. The reports from our customers agree that our 
founded > for from a11 sections of the country we have received letters testifying that in 
JACK ROSE we have “The Earliest Yet.” 
JACK ROSE is of handsome appearance and color (resembling Earliana, but distinct from it), large, 
fleshy and solid. The vines are stocky and literally loaded with tomatoes, the later fruit being as heavy 
and perfect as the first. If you want an abundant supply of line, solid, rich-colored, meaty tomatoes 
that will be large and good until frost comes, try the Jack Rose. (Read the testimonials given below as to 
the merits of this fine new tomato.) 
Price of Jack Rose Tomato: Pkt., 15c.; oz., 45c.; \ lb., $1.26; lb., $4.50. 
JOHNSON’S IMPROVED STRAIN No. 10 SPARKS’ EARLIANA TOMATO 
See photograph of average cluster, page 53 
Sparks’ Earliana Tomato, introduced in 1900, is too well known to need much description. It has 
proven one of the most successful vegetable novelties ever introduced, and its large, handsome, solid fruit 
is known in all sections of the United States. 
This new strain, which we have named Johnson’s No. 10, is fully one week earlier than the origi¬ 
nal type, and more vigorous in growth. It is the result of repeated selections and great care. Some of 
our fi lends claim that it is as early as Jack Rose, but we believe the latter to be a few days earlier. 
Sparks’ Earliana Tomato was first discovered and named in 1899, by the writer of this catalogue 
Herbert W. Johnson, who has since given his personal attention to its selection, growth and improve¬ 
ment. If you want the best seed obtainable of this now famous variety, order Johnson’s No. 10 strain 
from Johnson Seed Company. 
, ,u ™cV>f JOHNSON'S IMPROVED STRAIN No. 10 SPARKS’ EARLIANA : Pkt., 15c.; oz., 45c 
1 lb , $1.25; lb., $4.50. For price of original strain see page 53. 
What a Few of the Largest Market Growers Say of These Tomatoes 
We have hundreds more of just such letters on file in our office, and regret we have not room to publish more of them 
JOHNSON’S JACK ROSE SPARKS’ EARLIANA IMPROVED 
EARLIEST HE EVER GREW 
Chas. N. Lonon, Ferris, Texas, September 13,1907, writes: 
“ Your Jack Rose Tomato is large, fleshv and uniform in shape 
and size; it has few seeds and is the earliest tomato I ever 
grew. I had ripe tomatoes two weeks before my neighbors; 
they are still bearing while other varieties have quit entirely.” 
RIPENED SOONER THAN EARLIANA 
W. L. Netti.kshii’, Fayetteville, Ark., August 31, 1907 
writes; “Your Jack Rose is the best early tomato I ever 
tried; it ripened sooner than the Earliana.” 
No. 10 STRAIN 
EXCELS ALL 
Mrs. S. W. Johnson, Kremlin, Okia., October 3. 1907. 
writes: “I take pleasure in recommending your new Earliana 
Tomato No. 10 Strain. It excels all those i have ever tried.' 
NOTHING I,IKE IT IN 50 TEARS 
„ A. Engle, Detroit, Kansas, September 23, 1907, writes : 
“ Your No. 10 Strain Earliana Tomato beats anything in the 
tomato line that I oversaw. Not in 60 years growing tomatoes 
have I ever seen the like in yield, fine size and early ripen¬ 
ing. The tomato is simply wonderful.” 
