THOMAS J. GREY CO.’S SEED CATALOGUE 
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Tomatoes—Continued 
John Baer. An early bright scarlet new Tomato. Large and 
fleshy. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, y 4 lb. $1.25. 
Lister’s Excelsior. One of the best for forcing or outdoor 
culture; a heavy cropper of good flavor and color. Orig¬ 
inal pkt. 50c. 
Lister’s Prolific. This variety planted out or grown in a 
greenhouse has proved a remarkably valuable variety. 
Pkt. 50c. 
Lister’s Protection. The best of Lister’s productions. Color 
dark crimson, a heavy cropper, perfect in shape and size. 
Pkt. 75c. 
Marglobe. A midseason variety entirely immune from rust, 
pure scarlet, globe-shaped. Good size, heavy cropper and 
fine quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c. 
' Matchless. Very large, solid, meaty, brilliant red fruits. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50. 
SMALL FRUITED VARIETIES 
Red Cherry. Valuable for preserving. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 
% lb. $1.50. 
Red Currant. Very small. Used in preserves. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 50c, y 4 lb. $1.50. 
Red Peach. A small pink-fruited variety. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 50c, x / 4 lb. $1.60. 
Red Pear. Solid, handsome fruit. Good preserving va¬ 
riety. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, % lb. $1.50. 
Red Plum. Valuable for salads. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, y 4 
lb. $1.50. 
Strawberry Tomato or Winter Cherry. Fruit grows 
in a husk and will keep all winter. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 
% lb. $1.50. 
Yellow Cherry. Same as Red Cherry except for color. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, y 4 lb. $1.50. 
Yellow Peach. Fruits have a beautiful Peach appear¬ 
ance. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50. 
Yellow Pear. Fruits set in large cluster. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
50c, 14 lb. $1.50. 
Yellow Plum. Valuable for salads and pickling. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50. 
Plum Shaped Yellow Tomato 
Penn State. An early variety, color rich scarlet, flesh dark 
red, quality and flavor of the finest. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.75, 
14 lb. $6.00. 
Ponderosa. Very large, solid and of excellent flavor. Pkt 
10c, oz. 40c, 14 lb. $1.25. 
Pritchard (Scarlet Topper). A midseason wilt-resistant 
variety. Fruit large, globe-shaped, smooth; color deep 
scarlet. Of excellent quality and fine flavor. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 50c, 14 lb. 1.50. 
Scott’s Ellenbank. A very large cropper, carrying trusses 
from 3 to 4 lbs. One of the best Tomatoes for indoor or 
outdoor cultivation. Pkt. 75c. 
Stirling Castle. This is one of the best for indoor culture. 
Round, smooth, delicious flavor. Pkt. 25c, 14 oz. $1.00, 
oz. $3.00. 
Stone, Livingston’s. Large, bright scarlet, solid, smooth, 
later than many, very productive. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, 
14 lb. $1.25. 
Turnip 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill; iy 2 lbs. per acre. 
Turnips do best in highly enriched, light, sandy or 
gravelly soil; sow the earliest varieties as soon as the 
ground can be worked in the spring, in drills 12 to 18 
inches apart. Seed can also be sown broadcast, using 3 
pounds to the acre for fall and winter use. Swedish or 
Rutabaga Turnips are largely grown for a farm crop, as 
well as for the table; make sowings from the 10th of 
June until the last of July, in drills 2 to 3 feet apart. 
Extra Early Milan, White. A beautiful early variety with 
small tops, tender and sweet. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, $4 lb. 
60c. 
Golden Ball. Bulb of fine form and bright yellow color, a 
fine keeper; unsurpassed for table use. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 
y 4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.50. 
Milan Early, Purple Top. The earliest of the white flesh 
varieties. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, $4 lb. 75c. 
Purple Top Strap Leaf. A well known variety, extensively 
grown both for table and for stock. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c. 
y 4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 
Purple Top White Globe. A handsome, globe shaped variety, 
valuable for market purposes. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, y 4 lb. 
50c, lb. $1.25. 
White Egg. Oval shaped variety for spring or fall sowing; 
flesh white, firm, fine-grained, mild and sweet. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 20c, y 4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.25. 
Yellow Aberdeen. Hardy, productive and a good keeper; 
yellow, flesh firm, good for table use or feeding stock. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, y 4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.50. 
Rutabaga or Swedish Turnip 
Budlong Swede. A choice strain nearly round in form. 
Sweet, of excellent flavor and keeps well. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
15c, y 4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.00. 
Carter’s Imperial. An excellent sort, for either table use 
or feeding stock. Flesh yellow, solid, firm, sweet and rich. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, y 4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.00. 
Improved American, Purple Top. A yellow-fleshed, purple 
top variety grown for stock or table. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 
y 4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.00. 
Monarch. A deep yellow fleshed, purple top variety, smooth, 
oval form, slightly tapering at ends; small neck and fine 
for table use. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, $4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.00. 
Shamrock. An excellent variety; desirable either for stock 
or table use. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, y 4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.00. 
White French. Oval in form, clear white flesh; one of the 
best winter Turnips. Pkt. 10c, oz. 16c, y 4 lb. 40c, lb. 
$ l .0°. , ... 
Macomber. The flesh is white, fine grained and of a mild 
sweet flavor. They will keep all winter and remain in 
fine condition for the table if properly stored. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 25c, y 4 lb. 75c. 
Purple Top Strap Leaf Turnip 
