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Tomato Plants in the Open Field 
Piedmont tomato plants, like the cabbage plants are field 
grown, but they are not trust-proof, as it is impossible to grow 
a frostproof tomato plant. However, they are not tender seed¬ 
lings like you get from a greenhouse. They are suitable for 
setting in the open after danger of frost is over, unless you 
are prepared to protect them. They are strong and thrifty, 
and will give you tomatoes earlier than hot house plants. Our 
tomato plants are grown from certified seed and will be found 
true to variety. We use special care in packing these plants, 
each bunch being wrapped in damp moss and waxed paper. 
We can ship tomato plants any time you want them between 
April 15th, and July 1st. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS: • Tomatoes do well on a wide variety 
of soils, and the use of fertilizer will depend on the soil. For early 
tomatoes set our field grown plants in 3 Y 2 foot rows, 2 feet apart as 
soon as danger of frost is over. For earlier setting they may be pro¬ 
tected in the field with “hot-caps.” For earliest fruitings, pinch off all 
side shoots, and tie the single stem to a stake. For ordinary field 
crop, set plants 4 feet each way in checks and cultivate both ways. 
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