SELECT TOMATOES Home and Market 
Culture: Sow the seed in boxes in the house or in hotbed 6 to 8 weeks before time 
to set out. Tomato seed must be kept warm to start it. (Same with pepper seed ) If come 
up thick, thin at once. When plants have 5 leaves transplant to shallow boxes or cold 
frames. Set plants 3 to 4 inches apart. Gradually harden them off by exposing to outdoor 
air to get stalky, sturdy plants. Set plants deep in garden or field, about 3 feet apart. 
Tbs New 
“Penn State** Tomato—Early, Immense Tieider 
The New “Penn State” 
Very compact grrowth, due to self-pruning habit, which makes close planting possibk 
Its fruit, formed in clusters, is a rich scarlet. Foliage covers fruit well. 
The shape is almost spherical, the “meat” dark red, with very little core. Few seeds 
Very early. Yield heavy. (Pkt. 10c) (Vi oz. 25c) (oz. 45c) (2 oz. 75c) (V4 $1.25). 
PoMliansi Earliest red. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 
EiCirilcincI 20c; oz. 35c; V4 lb. 90c; lb. $3.60. 
EarlianA (special strain.) Seed from 
bcii iiciiici finest tomatoes and earliest. 
Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 30c; oz. 50c; V4 lb. $1.50. 
RAnnm# Bright scarlet. Early. Pkt. 
DUIIliy DCaL 5 q. Q 2 . 20c; oz. 35c; V4 
lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50. 
Chalk’s Early Jewel Fs'c: 
oz. 35c; V4 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50. 
Livingston’s Beauty f ^ ? i “y ™ 
smooth, prolific, purplish red. Standard 
main crop variety. -Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c; oz. 
40c; V4 lb. $1.20; lb. $3.90. 
Msimo-IaIia Large, smooth, solid, bright 
red, resistant wilt. Pkt. 10c; 
Vi oz. 25c; oz. 40c; V4 lb. $1.20. 
Early Red Head ^ed,"*^rfai earVy ti". 
mato of medium size, almost round, solid 
and smooth and of good fiavor. Set.s heavy. 
Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c; oz. 45c; V4 lb. $1.40. 
Small pear-shaped toma¬ 
to for preserving. Pkt. 
5c; Vi oz. 25c; oz. 45c; V4 lb. $1.20. 
Ground Cherry ^^ch’iuu °i“ 
Sweet and fine for preserving or pies. Yel¬ 
low fruits. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25^c; oz. 45c. 
Yellow Pear 
Largest of all tomatoes, 
rUIIUtziUsa sometimes rough. Pkt. 
10 c; Vi oz. 30c; oz. 50c; V4 lb. $1.50. 
lAhn Raof Extra early scarlet. Big 
DdCi yielder. Highly recom¬ 
mended by our Agricultural College. Pkt. 
5c; Vi oz. 20c; oz. 35c; U lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50. 
John RziAf (Special strain.) Result of 
#villl years’ selecting. Pk*^ 10 c; Vi 
oz. 30c; oz. 50c; V4 lb. $1.50. 
Seldom anything gained, often time lost by 
setting tomato and pepper plants out before 
ground and weather warm. 
In days when folks liked early^ risin’ 
Tomatoes were considered pizen. 
But now they’re put to many a use. 
For health, they’re good as orange juice. 
(But don’t quote me in California.) 
TURNIPS. Prepaid 
All Turnip Seed: DARGE PKT. 5c; Oz. 10c 
EARLY SNOWBALL. Small, pure white, 
round, extra early; very tender and sweet. 
extra early PX7RPLE TOP MILAN. The 
earliest of all turnips. Medium size. 
extra early white MILAN. Similar to 
Purple Top Milan, but pure white. 
WHITE EGG. Quick growing egg-shaped, 
pure white variety, for spring or summer. 
PURPDE TOP GLOBE. Similar to White Egg 
in shape but with purple top. 
AMBER GLOBE. Same shape as White Egg 
but color nearly yellow. 
Turnips—Larger Lots 
Prepaid ^ ^b. 1 lb. 5 lbs. 
ALL VARIETIES.$0.25 $ 0.60 $ 2.50 
Sow Turnips early, sow ’em late 
They thrive in every clime and state. 
For winter use, sow late July, 
'The slogan says, if wet or dry. 
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