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Theodore Payne, Seedsman and Nurseryman 
WINTER VARIETIES 
IIOSTOIV MARROW. Large, oval, bright orange with 
creamy netting. Flesh fine grained, orange colored 
■and of finest flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 35c, lb. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
PORDHOOK. Oblong, slightly ridged, creamy yel¬ 
low, flesh thick and of delicious flavor. Hard and 
solid; a good keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, V4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 
GOLDEN HTIBBAKD. A very attractive variety of 
the Hubbard Squash. When matured the color is a 
deep orange-red, with rich orange-colored flesh, of the 
finest quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 35c, lb. $1.00. 
HUBBARD. The popular winter squash. Oblong 
and pointed, dark green, heavily warted. Flesh orange- 
colored; a splendid keeper. Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c, Vi lb. 35c, 
lb. $1.00. 
Hubbard Squash 
TOBACCO 
Tabaco—Tabak—Tabac 
Culture. The seed can be sown in a frame or on a 
hot bed; or in well prepared beds in the open ground 
after danger from cold is past. Select fine, rich soil 
cover the seed very lightly, about one-eighth of an 
inch, and press down firmly with the back of a spade; 
water with a fine spray. When the plants are about 4 
inches high, transplant to rows 5 feet apart and 4 feet 
apart in the row. Tobacco requires a rich, mellow 
soil; wood ashes are beneficial as a fertilizer One 
ounce of seed will produce enough plants for one acre 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAP. Well known 
hardiest variety. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c. 
HAVANA. Cuban-grown (Vuelta de abajo) 
true Havana tobacco. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c, lb. $6.00. 
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TOMATO 
Gltomate—Liebcsapfel—Tomate 
Culture. Seed can be sown from January to May. The 
■early sowing should be in seed boxes in frames or on a 
not bed When the plants are about 2 inches high they 
should be transplanted to shallow boxes, placing them 
about 1 inch apart each way. Protect from cold, and 
when well established gradually harden off; when all 
danger from frost is over, transplant to the open 
ground, placing them from 5 to 8 feet apart each way. 
Later sowings can be made in the open ground, in seed 
beds or drills, after danger from cold is past. In frost- 
less localities where winter tomatoes are grown the 
seed can be sown from the middle of August to the end 
ptember. One ounce of seed should produce about 
zuuu plants. 
ACME—An early variety of medium size, purplish 
crimson with pink tinge, perfectly smooth; solid and 
a good bearer. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. 
A 'a LANTIC RRIZE - Large, firm and solid Will 
co 4 than any other sort, and is largely 
planted in localities where winter tomatoes are grown. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. 
tor C m A Si EAR w J « EW ^ L< Larse ’ smooth and uni- 
^ r ! et ' flne flavor - Cme of the best early 
$2 5*0 and a g00d bearer - Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 75c, lb. 
LIVINGSTON’S FAVORITE. One of the best for gen¬ 
eral crop, of perfect shape, rich scarlet, large, solid 
and a good bearer. A good variety for shipping and 
canning. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, Vi lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 
SPARK’S EARLIANA. Extra early, deep scarlet, 
large, smooth, solid and of the finest quality. The 
earliest large tomato grown. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 75c, 
lb. $2.50. 
PONDEROSA, OR BEEFSTEAK. A favorite sort for 
the home garden; of immense size, sometimes weigh¬ 
ing from 2 to 3 pounds each; have very few seeds. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 35c, Vi lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50. 
RED DEAUTV. New; the most beautiful tomato 
grown. Of medium size, weighing about half a pound, 
of perfect shape, very smooth and of a deep, rich red 
color. Flesh solid, with few seeds, and of the finest 
possible flavor. Pkt. 25c, Vi oz. 50c, oz. $1.50. 
STONE. A favorite sort for general crop, shipping 
and canning. Large, smooth, bright scarlet, very solid 
and a good bearer. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. 
TROPHY. An old favorite variety, scarlet, solid and 
of fine quality; good for general use or canning. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. 
TOMATO PLANTS. See page 15. 
Purple Top Strap Leaf Turnip 
TURNIP 
Nabo—Rucbe—Navet 
Culture. Sow from October to May, in drills 15 
inches apart, covering the seed lightly. When the 
plants are large enough, thin out to 5 or 6 inches apart 
in the rows. To grow good turnips it requires rich 
soil and plenty of moisture; this insures a quick, unin¬ 
terrupted growth, and the turnips will be tender, and 
not woody as when slowly grown on poor soil One 
ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill, or 2 pounds to 
one acre. 
/ : ' siwwmall. a pure white, globe-shaped 
variety of extra fine quality. One of the best for shin- 
ping. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 1 
, WHITE EGG. A small early sort, oval¬ 
shaped; flesh white, fine-grained and sweet. Pkt 5c 
oz. 10c, Vi lb. 25c, lb. 75c. ’ 
EiARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. Of medium size, 
i/ af Yu Cl or r and of S° od Quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 
Vi lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
GOLDEN BALL, OR ORANGE JELLY. Globe-shaped, 
1 K W Vr fles ,^ y e. llow ' flrm and sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c 
Vi lb. 25c, lb. 75c. ’ 
, ™ RP ^- TOE STRAP-LEAP. The standard variety 
for market or the home garden. Of medium size flat 
pUrp ^ al ?° v ® g /° u " d - fine-grained and sweet! 
Pkt 5c. oz. 10c, Vi lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
fle«b U w P A E_TO a WHI T E GLOBE. Large, globe shaped, 
flesh white and sweet. An excellent variety and the 
best for summer use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
BIFROVED PURPLE-TOP SWEDE OR RUTA BAGA. 
Very hardy, large, flesh yellow and solid. Used for 
cooking also for feeding stock. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb 
Z5c, lb. 75c. 
