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Tomatoes—Continued 
John Baer. An early brig^ht scarlet new Tomato. Large and 
fleshy. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, % lb. $1.25. 
Lister's Excelsior. One of the best for forcing or outdoor 
culture; a heavy cropper of good flavor and color. Orig¬ 
inal pkt. 50c. 
lister’s Prolific. This variety planted out or grown in a 
greenhouse has proved a remarkably valuable variety. 
Pkt. 50c. 
lister’s Protection. The best of lister’s productions. Color 
dark crimson, a heavy cropper, perfect in shape and size. 
Pkt. 75c. 
Slarglobe. A midseason variety entirely immune from rust, 
pure scarlet, globe-shaped. Good size, heavy cropper and 
fine quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c. 
Matchless. Very large, solid, meaty, brilliant red fruits. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c, V 4 . lb. $1.50. 
Penn State. An early variety, color rich scarlet, flesh dark 
red, quality and flavor of the flnest. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.75, 
% lb. $6.00. 
SMAIili FRUITED VARIETIES 
Red Cherry. Valuable for preserving. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 
V4 lb. $1.50. 
Red Currant. Very small. Used in preserves. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 60c, hi lb. $1.50. 
Red Peach. A small plnk-frulted variety. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 50c, hi lb. $1.60. 
Red Pear. Solid, handsome fruit. Good preserving va¬ 
riety. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, hi lb. $1.60. 
Red ]Mnm. Valuable for salads. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, hi 
lb. $1.50. 
Strawberry Tomato or Winter Cherry. Fruit grows 
in a husk and will keep all winter. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c, 
% lb. $1.50. 
Yellow Cherry. Same as Red Cherry except for color. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, hi lb. $1.50. 
Yellow Peach. Bruits have a beautiful Peach appear¬ 
ance. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, hi lb. $1.50. 
Yellow Pear. Fruits set in large cluster. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
60c, hi lb. $1.50. 
Yellow Plum. Valuable for salads and pickling. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 50c, hi lb. $1.50. 
Plum Shaped Yellow Tomato 
Ponderosa. Very large, solid and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 40c, hi lb. $1.25 
Pritchard (Scarlet Topper). A midseason wilt-resistant 
variety. Fruit large, globe-shaped, smooth; color deep 
scarlet. Of excellent quality and fine flavor. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 50c, % lb. $1.50. 
Rutgers (Certified). A wilt-resisting variety. The fruits 
are deep red, globe-shaped; size, medium to large; flesh, 
firm and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 15c, oz. 75c, hi lb. 
$2.25. 
Scott’s Ellenbank. A very large cropper, carrying trusses 
from 3 to 4 lbs. One of the best Tomatoes for indoor or 
outdoor cultivation. Pkt. 75c. 
Stirling Ca>stle. This Is one of the best for indoor culture. 
Round, smooth, delicious flavor. Pkt. 25c, hi oz. $1.00, 
oz. $3.00. 
Stone, Livingston’s. Large, bright scarlet, solid, smooth, 
later than many, very productive. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, 
Vi lb. $1.25. 
Turnip 
One otmce will sow 150 feet of drill; lbs. per acre. 
Turnips do best in highly enriched, light, sandy or 
gravelly soil; sow the earliest varieties as soon as the 
ground can be worked in the spring, in drills 12 to 18 
inches apart. Seed can also be sown broadcast, using 3 
pounds to the acre for fall and winter use. Swedish or 
Rutabaga Turnips are largely grown for a farm crop, as 
well as for the table; make sowings from the 10th of 
June until the last of July, in drills 2 to 3 feet apart. 
Purple Top Strap Leaf Turnip 
Extra Early Milan, ^Vhito. A beautiful early variety with 
small tops, tender and sweet. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, hi lb, 
60c. 
Golden Ball. Bulb of fine form and bright yellow color, a 
fine keeper; unsurpassed for table use. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 
hi lb. 60c, lb. $1.50. « 
Milan Early, Purple Top. The earliest of the white flesh 
varieties. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, hi lb. 76c. 
Purple Top Strap Leaf. A well known variety, extensively 
grown both for table and for stock. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c. 
hi lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 
Purple Top White Globe. A handsome, globe shaped variety, 
valuable for market purposes. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, hi lb. 
600, lb. $1.25, 
Purple Top Yellow Scotch. The most popoular of all the 
yellow-fleshed varieties. Grows to a good size, keeps 
well. Flesh firm and of good quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 
% lb. 75c. 
White Egg. Oval shaped variety for spring or fall sowing; 
flesh white, firm, fine-grained, mild and sweet. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 20c, hi lb. 50c, lb. $1.25. 
Yellow Aberdeen. Hardy, productive and a good keeper; 
yellow, flesh firm, good for table use or feeding stock. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, hi lb. 60c, lb. $1.50. 
Rutabaga or Swedish Turnip 
Improved American, Purple Top. A yellow-fleshed, purple 
top variety grown for stock or table. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 
lb. 40c, lb. $1.00. 
Monarch. A deep yellow fleshed, purple top variety, smooth, 
oval form, slightly tapering at ends; small neck and fine 
for table use. Pkt. 10c. oz. 15c, hi lb. 40c, lb. $1.00. 
Shamrock. An excellent variety; desirable either for stock 
or table use. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, hi lb. 40c, lb. $1.00. 
White French. Oval in form, clear white llesh; one of the 
best winter Turnips. Pkt. 10c, oz. 16c, hi lb. 40c, lb. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Macomber. The flesh is white, fine grained and of a mild 
sweet flavor. They will keep all winter and remain In 
fine condition for the table if properly stored. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 25c, 14 lb. 75c. 
