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T O obtain fruit very early, sow in the hotbed in March. In about 
five weeks plants should be transplanted to another hotbed, 
setting them about four or five inches apart. Here they should 
remain, having all the air possible, until after the middle of May, 
when they may be put out in the ground, four feet apart each way. 
If not too early or too cold, a coldframe will answer for the first trans¬ 
planting. Very good plants can be grown in boxes in the house. 
The soil for early Tomatoes should not be too rich, and a warm, 
sheltered location selected, if possible. Pinching off the ends of the 
branches when the first fruit is set, will hasten the ripening very much. 
We have described the very best varieties in the world, and none 
that do not possess some merit. One ounce will produce 2000 plants; 
X lb. (to transplant ) for an acre. 
Packet, 5 cents; oz., 25 cents; X lb., 75 cents; lb., $2.50; 
except as noted. 
Earliana. The Earliest and Best Large Smooth Red 
Tomato. Our experience with this new and most valuable variety confirms 
all that has been claimed for it. Market gardeners in this vicinity are enthusi¬ 
astic in its praise, and grow it for early market in preference to any other variety. 
It is a full week ahead of all others. The plant is of strong and vigorous 
growth, setting its fruit freely and in great abundance. The fruit is not only 
remarkable for its earliness, but for its large size, perfect form, bright red color, 
and delicious flavor. It ripens clear to the stem, and does not crack. Its solidity 
and fine quality are quite equal to the best medium and late sorts. Packet, 
10 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 
Atlantic Prize, or Early Ruby. Possesses extra good qualities; ex¬ 
tremely early ; vines vigorous and strong; fruit of large size, smooth, bright red 
in color, and borne in immense clusters. 
Early Leader. An early variety, producing its beautiful red fruit in heavy clusters. 
And E-Arly* A very desirable variety for the home 
garden. Form nearly round, somewhat flattened, with smooth surface, free from 
irregularities; color a fine, deep red, and very uniform ; skin firm and free from 
cracks ; flesh solid, and of the finest flavor. While sonic large specimens are pro¬ 
duced, the average size is slightly below medium ; but whatever is lacking in the 
size of the individual fruit is more than made up in the immense clusters in 
which they are borne. The yield is phenomenal. Packet, 5 cents; oz., 
25 cents ; \i lb., 85 cents ; lb., $3.00. 
Honor BrigHt. Wc have here a Tomato of remarkable qualities. 
First as to color: when a good medium size it is a fine pea green, then it 
changes to a pure cream white, thence to a clear light yellow. At this stage of 
growth it is the right time to pick for long shipments, as it is very firm. Later 
it becomes a deep yellow, flushed with orange ; then orange, inclining to red ; 
next, a light uniform red; and here they may be gathered freely for the home 
market. Finally, it reaches its largest size, nearly four inches across, and is a fine 
deep red, smooth, round, slightly flattened at the top and base. It is an abund¬ 
ant bearer, in clusters of from three to five each, and its table qualities arc 
excellent. 
*Stone« Ripens for main crop ; very large ; color bright scarlet; very smooth ; 
ripening even to the stem without a crack; exceedingly solid and firm fleshed; 
an excellent shipper; quality the very best; not subject to rot; its appearance 
on market remarkably attractive; a heavy variety. It is the standard Tomato 
for market gardeners and truckers, and superior for canning. 
Magnus. This new variety is of the same color as Acme, but the fruit is 
thicker, heavier, and more solid. It is medium early, of perfect form, large and 
attractive, ripens evenly, docs not crack about the stem, flavor most desirable. 
The plant is a robust grower, short-jointed, setting its clusters of fruit closer than 
most sorts ; a heavy cropper. An excellent variety to follow Earliana. Packet, 
5 cents ; oz., 25 cents ; % lb., 85 cents ; lb., $3.00. 
Improved Acme, a fine solid, smooth, early variety, medium size, red, 
with a purplish tinge. It has become quite popular for private gardens and 
canners. 
Hathaway’s Excelsior. This excellent old variety is one of the best in 
every respect. It is early, medium to large, smooth as an apple, grows in 
clusters, very productive, and is of superior quality. 
TOMATO, EARLIANA 
TOMATO, DWARF ARISTOCRAT 
TOMATO, ATLANTIC PRIZE 
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