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ood Cgarden Koni: 
Tomatoes thrive best on a light, warm, not over-rich soil. 
For early plants sow in the hotbed in drills 3 inches apart, four 
or five seeds to the inch; cover lightly, or they may be started 
in the sunny window of a warm room. Transplant when 2 
inches high into other hotbeds, or into boxes or single pots, 
and place in the frames; if potted, it is well to plunge the pots 
into the earth level with their tops. Avoid crowding the plants; 
4 inches is as near as they should stand in the frames. Lift the 
sash on warm, sunny days, and two or three weeks before 
setting outside gradually harden by exposure to the night air. 
Set 4 feet apart each way in the open ground in May, as soon 
as danger from frost is past. For later use sow in the open 
ground in May, transplant when 
large enough to handle. By training 
the vines on trellises or tying up to 
a stake the fruit will ripen better, be 
of better quality and of increased 
productiveness. 
One ounce will produce about 1,200 
plants. 
Sparks’ Earliana. The earliest large 
Tomato in the world; it is not only 
remarkable for its earliness, but 
for its very large, uniform size, 
handsome shape, beautiful bright 
red color and wonderful produc- 
tiveness. It is smooth and solid, 
quite thick through and with solid 
center. Pkt., 10c: oz., 40c; % Ib., 
$1.25; Ib., $3.85. 
Bonny Best. Within one week as 
early as the famous Sparks’ Ear- 
liana. The fruits are uniformly 
larger, thicker through, more solid 
and of finer quality. Both early 
and throughout the season the To- 
matoes are uniformly of good size. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 40c:; Y% lb., $1.25; 
Ib., $3.85. 
Pritchard Scarlet Topper. A develop- 
ment of the U. S. Dept. of Agricul- 
ture, much in favor as a canning 
sort, Pkt. 10c: oz, 40c:; ™% Ib.; 
$1.25; lb., $3.85. 
Marglobe. Developed by the Bureau 
of Plant Industry, U. S. Dept. of 
Agriculture. An extremely heavy 
cropper, with large, smooth, meaty 
red fruits free from cracks. Rust 
and wilt resistant. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
40c; % lb., $1.25; lb., $3.85. 


Marglobe Tomatoes 
Growing on Stake 
Dwarf Champion. The plants grow stiff and 
upright, with thick-jointed stems and fo- 
liage unlike most others, of an unusually 
dark green color; the fruit is medium in 
size; pink color. Pkt., 10c: oz., 50c: 4 lb., 
$1.50; lb., $4.85. 
Dwarf Stone. Is another splendid variety 
from Livingston. It resembles the Dwarf 
Champion in vine, with fruit double the 
size, yet equally early. In color and 
shape it resembles the Stone and is prac- 
tically the same size. It ripens evenly; 
is free from cracks about the stem. The 
flesh is firm and solid; it is also very 
prolific. Pkt., 10c: oz., 50c; %4 lb., $1.50; 

Tomato, Pritchard’s Scarlet Topper 
Tops for Main Crop 
Rutgers. Medium to large fruits. Globe-shaped, very 
firm, deep red and attractive. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; 
VY |b., $1.25. 
Stone. This Tomato has already obtained great favor 
with canners and market gardeners everywhere. 
Its solidity and carrying qualities are remarkable. 
Its color is red, perfectly smooth and thicker from 
stem to blossom end than most varieties, making it 
very handsome and salable. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; 
fy |b., $1.25; 1b., $3.85. 
Ponderosa. No other Tomato approaches this for 
size, weight and solidity. The vines are strong 
and vigorous, and easily carry their enormous 
weight of fruit. Its color is of a dark rich crimson, 
flesh solid. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 1/4 lb., $1.50; Ib., 
$5.25. 
Germaco 
Hotkaps 
Oxheart. Extremely large, late, pink-fruited Tomato. 
A novelty in size and shape. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 
V4 lb., $1.50; lb., $5.25. 
Mingold. (New). (Silver Medal). An early heavy 
fruiting yellow Tomato ripening with Bonnie Best 
but having the size and shape of Marglobe. Mild, 
sweet flavor. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.50; 1% lb., $5.00. 
Yellow Plum. Fruit plum-shaped, clear, deep yellow 
color and fine flavored; much esteemed for pre- 
serves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; % lb., $1.50. 
Strawberry, or Husk Tomato. This, unlike other va- 
rieties, grows in a husk or pod, and may be kept 
all winter if the husks are not removed. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 60c. 
Italian Canner (Red Plum, Large). Oval variety, three 
inches long, firm flesh, few seeds. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
50c. 


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