Tomatoes and Turnips 
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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK 
TOMATO 
Tomato. Tomates. Shcl'csavfcl. 
One ounce will produce 1,500 plants. 
Sow in a hotbed about the first week in March, in drills 5 inches apart 
and y <2 inch deep. When the plants are about 2 inches high they should 
be set, out 4 to 5 inches apart in another hotbed, or planted in small pots, 
allowing a single plant to a pot. Sufficient plants for a small garden may 
be started by sowing a few seeds in a shallow box or flower pot, and 
placing it in a sunny window of the dwelling house. 
I mperial. Very early, smooth, solid ; of good size and a long keeper. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., ‘ 4 lb. 75 cts. 
Acme. One of the earliest, handsome medium-sized fruit; of a 
purplish pink color, tinged with purple. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 
Y\ lb. 75 cts. 
Early Hul>y. The earliest large tomato grown; of good form, rich 
crimson color; one of the leading market sorts. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., 
% lb. $ 1 . 00 . 
Perfection. Early, regular and productive; reddish scarlet. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 25 cts., lb. GO cts. 
Favorite. Large, smooth, productive and a good shipper. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 25 cts., % lb. GO cts. 
Beauty. Large, smooth, dark pinkish red; thick flesh; regular 
form. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., *4 lb. 85 cts. 
St one. Very large, perfectly smooth ; fine bright scarlet. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 25 cts., % lb. GO cts. 
Stirling- Cast le. A variety distinct from all others. Does not bear 
large fruits, but forces admirably; is of excellent flavor and contains 
very few seeds. The fruits are borne in clusters, are round and 
absolutely smooth, and of a reddish scarlet color. Pkt. 20 cts. 
Lorillard. Chiefly valuable for forcing under glass, setting its 
Tomato fruit freer in midwinter than most other kinds do in July and August. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 
Ponderosa. The largest variety in cultivation ; very solid and meaty; almost free from seeds. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., * 4 lb. $1.00. 
Crimson Cushion. Extra large; handsome; bright crimson. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., % lb. $1.50. 
Dwarf Champion. The plant is of dwarf and compact growth, with thick, stiff, short-jointed stems. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., lb. 85 cts. 
Trophy, Selected. One of the best standard varieties ; fruit large, smooth, bright red, solid and of good flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
Mikado. Very large, fairly smooth, solid and fine quality ; color purplish red ; foliago distinct. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts. 
(folden Queen. A really good yellow sort of first-class quality; large and solid ; color a beautiful canary-yellow. Pkt.5ets., oz. 30cts.. 1 4 lb.85ct^. 
Ited and Yellow Pear-Shaped. Fine for preserving and pickling. Pkt. 5 cts., oz; 30 cts., % lb. 85 cts. 
Yellow Peach. Very handsome in form, and of a beautiful clear yellow color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., % lb. 85 cts. 
Ked and Yellow Cherry. Small fruits used for pickles; very handsome. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., % lb. 85 cts. 
Strawberry, or Winter Cherry. A distinct species, with small fruit incased in a husk ; much prized for preserving. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 
TURNIP 
Navet. 
One ounce will sow 150 
Nabo. SWiibe. 
feet of row; 2 pounds is required for one acre. 
Turnips do best in a rich and mellow soil. Commence sowing the early varieties as soon as the ground can be worked *n drills from 12 to 
18 inches apart and 1 ' inch deep. When the plants are a few inches in height, and strong enough to resist the attacks of insect. . thin out to some 
5 or G inches apart, in the drills. Rutabagas should be sown in June, the rows being about 18 inches apart, and the plants in the _*ows thinned to 
not less than 10 inches. If to be forwarded by mail, add at the rate of 8 cents per pound for postage. 
Extra-Early Purple-Top Milan. The earliest variety m cultivation, being two weeks earlier than 
Purple-Top Strap Leaf; of medium size, quite smooth; flesh white, hard and of finest quality. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts., % lb. 20 cts., lb. GO cts. 
Extra Early White Milan. Pure white; flesh sweet and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., l A lb. 25 cts., lb. 90cts. 
I*ii rple-Top M 1111 ich. Earliest variety after the Purple-Top Milan. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb 20 cts.. lb. 50cts. 
Purple-Top Flat Si rap-Leal*. A popular early variety ; excellent for market or private use. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts., lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Purple-Top White Globe. A very handsome globe-shaped variety; valuable for table or stock. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Early While Strap Leal*. As an early variety for family use, few excel this. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vf lb. 
20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Early White Egg. Perfectly smooth and nearly egg-shaped ; of rapid growth and flue quality. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts. V 4 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Early Snowball. Delightfully crisp, tender and sweet; medium size, round and pure white; a good table! 
sort. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. *20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Yellow Globe. An excellent sort for early or late sowing; good cropper, fine keeper; excellent for table or 
stock. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., *4 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Golden Ball. Solid, sweet, good size and keeps well. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Long White, or Cowhorn. A quick growing, carrot-shaped variety; flesh fine-grained and sweet; an 
excellent sort for table use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., * 4 lb. 20 cts., lb. GO cts. 
Yellow Aberdeen. A very hardy and productive variety of excellent quality; good for either table or 
stock. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
RUTABAGA TURNIPS 
Improved American Purple-Top. Very hardy and productive; flesh yellow, solid and sweet; excellent 
for stock or table. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Long Island Improved. The finest variety of purple-top Rutabaga grown; is twice the size of ordinary 
American stocks. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., b* lb. 20 cts., ib. 50 cts. 
bong White French. A delicate-flavored variety; an excellent keeper and fine for table. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts., l 4 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Rutabaga, Improved American 
