VEGETABLE SEEDS 
TOMATO 
To obtain fruit very early sow in the hotbed in March. In about five weeks plants should be trans¬ 
planted to another hotbed, setting them about four or five inches apart. Here they should remain, hav¬ 
ing all the air possible until after the middle of May, when they may be put in the ground. If not too 
early or too cold, a coldframe will answer 
for the first transplanting 1 . Very good 
plants can be grown in boxes in the house. 
Pinchingoff a portion of the side branches, 
and stopping others just beyond where 
the fruit is formed, hastens the ripening. 
Pound, $2.50; 34 lb., 75 cents; oz., 
25 cents ; packet, 5 cents ; except as 
noted. 
Earliana. The Earliest and Best 
Large Smooth Red Tomato. It 
is a full week ahead of all others. Plant 
of strong and vigorous growth, setting 
fruit 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 ; ripens to 
the stem ; does not cr.ick. Equal to the 
best medium and late sorts. lb., 
$2.50 ; oz., 75 cents ; packet, 10 cents. 
Magnus (new). Medium early. Color 
same as Acme, but the fruit is thicker, 
heavier, and more solid ; ripens evenly, 
docs not crack; flavor most desirable. 
Plant robust, short-jointed, heavy crop¬ 
per. Pound, $3.00; lb., 85 cents; 
oz., 25 cents ; packet, 5 cents. 
Bright and Early. Combines extra carliness, 
yield, and quality. Form nearly round, some¬ 
what flattened ; surface smooth ; color, fine deep 
red ; skin firm and free from cracks ; flesh solid 
and of the finest flavor. Yield phenomenal. 
Pound, $3.00; y x lb., 85 cents; oz., 25 cents; 
packet, 5 cents. 
Honor Bright. A Tomato of remarkable quali¬ 
ties. When a good medium size it is pea green, 
then changes to a cream white, then to a light 
yellow At this stage 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 uni¬ 
form red ; when they may be gathered for home 
market. Finally, it reaches its largest size, 
nearly four inches across, and is a deep red, 
smooth, round, slightly flattened. Table quali¬ 
ties excellent. An abundant bearer. 
Improved Acme. A fine, solid, smooth, early 
variety, medium size, red, with a purplish tinge. 
Quite popular. 
Stone. Ripens for main crop; very large; a 
bright scarlet color; very smooth ; ripening to 
the stem without a crack ; exceedingly solid and 
firm-fleshed; an excellent shipper; quality the 
very best. 
Dwarf Champion. Dwarfand compact in habit. 
Can be planted as close as three feet. As a 
cropper it is unsurpassed. Pound, $2.85 ; lb., 
80 cents ; oz. 30 cents ; packet, 5 cents. 
TOMATO EAR LI ANA 
Beauty. Hardy, productive, large size, always 
smooth; glossy crimson, with a slight tinge of 
purple ; a great favorite with Florida and other 
long-distance shippers. 
Ponderosa. Fruit ripens quite early and keeps 
on coming until very late; solid, almost seed¬ 
less, and of good flavor. Pound, $4.00; y x lb., 
$1.25 ; oz 40 cents ; packet, 5 cents. 
Perfection. One of the handsomest ; fruit round, 
solid, deep red, and a good shipper. 
Favorite. A large, smooth Tomato, of most 
perfect shape. Very prolific. Ripens early and 
evenly and does not crack. Color rich dark red; 
flesh very firm and of good flavor; seeds few. 
Bears shipping long distances. 
New Imperial. Of fine form, smooth and 
meaty ; a pinkish purple when fully ripe. It 
fruits in clusters and bears abundantly. 
Golden Queen. “Queen of the Yellows.” 
Solid, smooth, large in size and extremely early. 
Makes a rich preserve. 
Plum-Shaped. Yellow. Used for preserves. 
Pear-Shaped. Yellow or red. Mild and sweet. 
Peach. Red. Fine for preserves. 
Cherry-Shaped. Yellow or red. Good for 
pickling. 
Strawberry (or Winter Cherry). Fruit yellow, 
size of cherry; fine for pies or preserves. 
