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TOMATO 
Cnlture. For earliest crop sow in a hotbed or shallow boxes in February or March, 
transplanting when 2 or 3 inches high to small pots, trays or cold frames. When 
danger of frost is past (usually in this climate the 1st to 10th of May), set in oi>en 
ground 3x4 feet apart. Tomatoes should be staked to keep the fruit from the ground 
and it will also help to prevent blight, mildew and make them more prolific. 
Une ounce produces about 2,000 plants; 2 ounces produce enough plants to set one 
acre. For early crops sow in February; for late crops sow in open bed in April or May. 
Wilt-Resistant Tomatoes 
The loss caused by tomato wilt is increasing each year. Wilt is a fungus that lives 
in the soil and invades the plant through its roots. When diseased tomato vines are 
plowed under they only serve to increase the infection. In the early stages of the 
disease the leaves curl, later they turn yellow, beginning at the bottom of the plant 
which slowly dies, usually about tbe time the fruits are half grown. No amount of 
spraying will do any good—the only means of controlling wilt is to grow wilt-resisting 
varieties. 
328 PRITCHARD or SCARIiRT TOPPER. An early main crop, wilt-resistant 
variety originated by the late Dr. F. J. Pritchard of the U. S. Department of 
Agriculture. Fruits globe-shaped, deep scarlet, smooth and solid. A good home 
and market variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 2 OZS., 85c; ^ lb., $1.50. 
327 BREAK O’ DAY. This new early wilt-resistant tomato was developed by Prof. 
Pritchard of the U. S. Department of Agriculture at Washington. The fruit is the 
same color, shape, size and solidity as Marglobe, but ripens 10 to 15 days earlier. A 
wonderful yielder and the only extra early tomato that is of a deep globe shape and 
good bright red color. Very solid fruits and few seeds ; does not crack, making it a 
wonderful shipper. Pkt., lOc; oz., 50c; 2 OZS., 85c; ^ lb., $1.50. 
328 MARCEOBE—WIET-RESISTAHT. Very productive second-early variety. 
Fruits large, smooth, meaty, red, globular. It will stand up longer after it becomes 
flushed than any other variety of tomato. Highly resistant to wilt and somewhat 
resistant to blights. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 2 ozs., 85c; V4 lb., $1.50. 
329 GREATER BAETIMORE. A heavy, 
thick-meated, midseason, scarlet-red variety. 
Large, smooth and solid. Ripens evenly. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 2 ozs., 55c; lb.. 90c. 
330 BEAUTY. One of the most satisfactory 
and popular sorts. Fruits are purplish pink, 
ripen evenly, are uniform in size, very solid 
and of finest quality. They are exceptionally 
smooth and do not crack readily. Vines large, 
vigorous and very productive, ripening fruits 
about midseason. Pkt., lOc; OZ., 45c; 2 ozs., 
80c; V4 lb., $1.35. 
331 BONNY BEST. The fruits of this de¬ 
sirable early sort are most attractive in 
shape and color. The crop ripens more uni¬ 
formly than any other early scarlet fruited 
sort. The vines are vigorous and produce a 
good crop of exceptionally round and deep 
fruits, bright deep scarlet in color and of 
very good quality. Pkt., lOc; OZ., 40c; 
2 ozs., 70c; ^ lb., $1.25. 
332 CHAEK’S EAREY JEWEE. A par¬ 
ticularly desirable sort with purplish scarlet 
fruit, nearly round, smooth, of large size and 
of most excellent quality. Fruit ripens early 
and not Inclined to crack, is early and pick¬ 
ings are extended over a long season. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 40c; 2 ozs., 70c; lb., $1.25. 
333 CINCINNATI PURPEE. A favorite 
sort in this locality and one of the very best 
for home use. It is very round, smooth, solid 
and of splendid flavor. Vines are vigorous 
and remarkably productive. Fruits of large 
size, very meaty; have small seed cells and 
are of rich flavor. Pkt., lOc; OZ., 50c; 2 
ozs., 85c: lb., $1.50. 
Marglobe Tomato 
334 CRIMSON CUSHION or BEEF¬ 
STEAK. Is vei^ large, round and regular; 
bright scarlet skin, solid flesh of best quality, 
seed cells small. Plants are very prolific and 
of fine appearance. Pkt., lOc; oz., 55c; 2 
ozs., $1.00; V4 lb., $1.75. 
335 pWARP CHAMPION. An early variety 
which is very dwarf growing. The vines are 
so stiff that they are generally self-support¬ 
ing. Fruits medium size, purplish red and 
borne moderately early. On account of its 
strong, upright growth, it is sometimes sold 
as Tree Tomato and is desirable on extreme¬ 
ly rich soil and where tall varieties have a 
tendency to make too much vine. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 50c; 2 ozs., 85c; lb., $1.50. 
336 EAREIANA. A deep scarlet, very early 
variety. Fruit is borne in clusters, is medium 
to large, nearly round, and exceptionally 
smooth for so early a variety. On account 
of its extreme earliness and the fact that the 
crop ripens uniformly and very early, it is 
one of the most valuable of the early sorts. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; 2 ozs., 70c; lb., 
$1.25. 
337 EAREY DETROIT. A ve^ productive 
second early purple Tomato, uniform in size 
of fruit, free from cracks and does not blight 
easily. Fruit large and smooth. Vines vig¬ 
orous and quite productive. Quality excellent. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c; 2 ozs., 80c; ^ lb., 
$1.35. 
338 GOEDEN QUEEN. A large growing 
variety bearing abundantly. Fruits are golden 
yellow color, smooth, well shaped and de¬ 
sirable for slicing as a contrast with red 
varieties on the table. Pkt., lOc; oz., 50c; 
2 ozs., 85c; H lb., $1.50. 
339 JOHN BAER. Similar in every respect 
to Bonny Best, but often a few days earlier. 
Fruits bright deep scarlet-red; medium large: 
flattened globe-shape; smooth and firm. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; 2 ozs., 70c; M lb., 
$1.25. 
340 JUNE FINK. An extra early, purplish 
pink sort, similar to Earliana except in 
color. It is a valuable variety for market 
gardeners and truckers, especially on mar¬ 
kets where purplish sorts find ready sale. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c; 2 ozs., 80c; V4 lb., 
$1.35. 
341 OKHEART. Because of its oxheart shape, 
large size, as well as excellent table qualities, 
it has quickly come into general favor. The 
skin is pink and the flesh frequently shows 
2 inches thick, without a seed cavity. The 
flavor has that delicious tomato quality that 
every lover of this fruit knows so well. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 70c; 2 ozs., $1.25; lb., 
$2.25. 
342 FONDEROSA. One of the largest and 
finest varieties for home use. It is purplish 
pink in color. Vines vigorous, tall, fairly 
productive. Fruits are very solid and have 
exceptionally few seeds. It is fairly smooth 
for so large a variety and sometimes attains 
such a size that one slice will cover a dinner 
Pritchard or icuriet Topper Tomato 
plate. Ve^ free from acid, has few seeds, 
is of delicious flavor and most excellent for 
slicing: ripens about midseason. Most de¬ 
sirable for home use, and the large showy 
handsome fruits are popular sellers for fancy 
fruit stands. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 55c; 2 ozs., $1.00; lb., 
$1.75. 
343 PURPEE KING. One of the largest and 
best of the purplish pink varieties. Vines 
very vigorous and productive; fruits smooth, 
uniform in size, nearly globe shaped. It is an 
extremely early sort and of excellent quality. 
It is especially valuable for shipping. Purple 
King will become popular wherever grown. 
It is a very large, early sort and its freedom 
from cracking is a strong point in its favor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c; 2 ozs., 80c; lb., 
$1.36. 
344 STONE. One of the very best Tomatoes, 
producing large, very smooth, solid fruit 
slightly flattened, deep red color. It is very 
popular with all market growers and espe¬ 
cially desired by canners. Ripens midseason. 
On account of its large yield and general uni¬ 
formity in production we strongly recommend 
it for both market gardens and home use. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 2 ozs., 55c; lb., 90c. 
345 TRUCKERS FAVORITE. A large, 
deep purple variety, producing uniform size 
fruit. It is somewhat deeper color than 
Beauty; fruit being more globe shaped, large¬ 
ly used for main crop, producing fine yields 
of large, smooth, solid fruits which command 
best prices—hence very popular with truckers 
and market gardeners. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c; 2 ozs., 80c; ^ lb., 
$1.35 
346 YEEEOW PONDEROSA. A large, 
mild-flavored variety. Strongly resistant to 
wilt. Fruits very large, golden yellow, quite 
solid, with small seed cells. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 2 ozs., 85c; V4 lb., 
$1.50. 
Small Fruited Tomatoes 
For preserves, pickles and decorative pur- 
r)nses. 
347 RED CHERRY. Fruits small, round. 
rich deep red. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 2 ozs., 85c; lb.. 
$1.50. 
348 BED FEAR. Pear shape: about 2 inches 
long. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 2 ozs., 85c; V4 lb., 
$1.50. 
349 YEEEOW FEAR. Pear shape, about 2 
inches long. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 2 ozs., 85c; ^ lb., 
$1.50. 
350 YEEEOW PEUM. Fruits oval; about 2 
inches long: clear deep yellow. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 2 ozs., 85c; U lb., 
$1.50. 
Tomato Plants 
Leading varieties in season. We do not send 
these plants by mail. 
AEE lOc PACKETS ARE 3 FOB 25c; AEE 16c PACKETS ABE 2 FOR 25c 
When orderinif see pagre 64 of tbls catalogf. 
