PORTLAND, OREGON 
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TOMATOES. 
Plant seed in box inside or in hotbed from Pebruary 15 to March 1. Transplant May 
10 to_ 20 in rows 6 feet wide and 5 to 6 feet in rows. A light loamy soil, well cultivated 
and fertilized, is best. 
"GILL’S SELECTED EARLIANA— Our 
strain of this tomato is fast becoming recog¬ 
nized as the best and earliest Earliana of¬ 
fered aftywhere. In comparison with other 
strains it proved earliest, largest, smoothest 
and most solid. These qualities are putting 
it in the lead for home garden, market or 
cannery. Fruit is rather thick from stem to 
blossom and of bright^red color. It is in the 
top grade for flavor. Our selections have 
resulted in a decrease each year in seed 
production, so we must ask higher prices, 
especially so in view of the prices paid last 
season for the fresh fruit. Pkt., 20c; J oz , 
75c: oz., $2.50;, I lb., $8.00. 
BONNY’S BEST EARLY—O n account 
of its great uniformity this makes a popular 
tomato for packing. It yields heavy crops 
of bright scarlet tomatoes, which ripen about 
two weeks after the Selected Earliana. We 
carry an extra fine strain of this popular 
market gardeners’ tomatoes. It is also pop¬ 
ular for greenhouse growing. Pkt., 10c; £ 
oz., 50c; oz., 90c; 1 lb., $3.00. 
Chalk’s Early Jewel—A reliable sort; while 
larger fruited than Bonny’s Best, it is not 
quite so uniform in shape; a heavy yielder 
of good flavored fruit. Our seed is care¬ 
fully selected. Pkt., 10c— i oz., 40c — -oz., 75c 
— i lb., $2.50. 
Early Dwarf Quarter Century—Earliest 
of the dwarf or tree tomato type. The fruit 
is bright red, solid and meaty, smooth and 
free from cracks. Pkt., 10c— i oz., 40c—oz., 
75c —I lb., $2.50. 
Stone—One of the largest and most solid, 
bright red varieties. Fruit nearly round, 
slightly flattened, exceptionally smooth and 
uniform. Unusually fine for slicing and can¬ 
ning. Pkt., 5c — l oz., 30c—oz., 50c —I lb., 
$1.75. 
SMALL FRUITED TOMATOES. 
*Yellow Pear—Used for preserving, extra 
early and produces an abundance of yellow, 
pear-shaped tomatoes. Pkt., 5c—oz., 50c. 
Red Pear—Same as Yellow Pear, except 
color. Pkt., 5c — oz., 50c. 
Ground Cherry or Husk Tomato—Prized 
for preserves, pjes and sauce. Will keep into 
the winter. Pkt., 5c — oz., 50c. 
TOBACCO. 
Connecticut Seed Leaf — This is one of the 
earliest maturing sorts for our Northwest 
climate. Pkt., 5c — oz., 40c. 
VEGETABLE ORANGE. 
Grows somewhat like a muskmelon; small¬ 
sized, round-shaped, oranged-colored fruit; 
fine for sweet pickles and preserves; yields 
heavy in this climate. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c. 
GILL'S SELECT EARLIANA TOMATO. 
RUTABAGAS 
Sow in drills, 3 feet wide; thin to,6 inches 
apart. May be planted from June 15th to 
July 15th. The later sowings make roots of 
the best quality. 
^IMPROVED PURPLE-TOP YELLOW 
— We find this the best all-around Rutabaga. 
Produces nice, smooth globe-shaped roots 
free from side roots. The best for table use 
and \ery rich and productive for stock feed¬ 
ing. It is early and will mature good roots, 
planted late in the season. Good seed from 
selected roots. Pkt., 5c—oz., 20c —1 lb., 45c — 
lb., $1.50. 
Sweet Russian — One of the best white- 
meated Rutabagas. A good yielder. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; \ lb.. 45c; lb.. $1.50. 
SUNFLOWER 
^Mammoth Russian— This is one of the 
heaviest yielders and produces extra large 
heads, well filled with large, plump seed. 
Oz., 5c —l lb.. 10c—lb.. 30c. E. or F„ lb. 25c. 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
Caraway— Used in confectionery, cakes and 
bread. Pkt., 10c—oz., 20c. 
Dill— Used as a condiment and for flavor¬ 
ing cucumber pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
1 lb.. 40c; lb„ $1.25. 
Use fertilizer on tomatoes. See fertilizer 
section for information. 
