230 East Fourth St. 
TOMATO 
Culture. For earliest crop, sow in a hotbed or shallow boxes in Feb 
transplanting when 2 or 3 inches high to small pots, trays or cold’ frames ee 
danger of frost is past (usually in this climate the lst to 10th of May), set ‘in open 
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. 
Gainichinn arts 2) 

One ounce produces about 2,000 plants; 2 ounces produce enough 
Fi ’ gh plants to set one 
acre. For early crops sow in February; for late crops sow in open bed in April or May. 
Wilt-Resistant Varieties 
326 BREAK O’ DAY. The round, smooth fruit matures early. Color dee a red 
very solid, and of high quality. Resistant to blight bene p orange-red, 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 60c; 2 0z8., $1.00, enema ne 
327 MARGLOBE. A main crop, blight-resistant variety. Fruits are large, globe- 
praped: Gece ee eet all over, and are deep red all through. It will stand 
onger after it becomes flushe an any other variety of T. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c; 2 ozs., 85c. ariety of Tomato. 
328 PRITCHARD or SCARLET TOPPER. This is one of the finest Tomatoes ever 
grown. The fruits are medium to large, round, flesh is thick, firm, and with small 
seed cavity. Brilliant red in color and have been resistant to cracking. An excellent 
home and market variety. 
Pkt., 15c; oz., 60c; 2 ozs., $1.00. 

Early Varieties 
3829 BONNY BEST. The fruits of this de- 
sirable early sort are most attractive in 
shape and color. The crop ripens more uni- 
Second Early and Main 
Crop 
Pritchard or Scarlet Topper: Tomato 
341 STONE. One of the very best Tomatoes, 
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., 10c; 0z., 45c; 2 ozs., 75c. 
330 CHALK’S EARLY JEWEL. A par- 
ticularly desirable sort with purplish scarlet 
fruit, nearly round, smooth, of large size and 
of most excellent quality. Fruit ripens early 
and is not inclined to crack, is early and pick- 
ings are extended over a long season. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c; 2 ozs., 85c. 
831 EARLIANA. 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., 15c; 0z., G0c; 2 ozs., $1.00. 
332 JOHN BAER. Similar in every respect 
to Bonny Best, but often a few days earlier. 
Fruits bright deep scarlet-red ; medium large; 
flattened globe-shaped; smooth and firm. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c; 2 ozs., 85c. 
333 JUNE PINK. An extra early, purplish 
pink sort, similar to Earliana except in 
color. It is a valuable variety for market 
gardeners and truckers, especially on markets 
where purplish sorts find ready sale, 
Pkt., 15c; oz., 60c; 2 ozs., $1.00. 

Marglobe Tomato 
334 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., 15c; 0z., 60c; 2 ozs., $1.00. 
335 CINCINNATI PURPLE. 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., 15c; oz., 60c; 2 ozs., $1.00. 
336 CRIMSON CUSHION or BEEF- 
STEAK. Is very large, round and regular; 
bright scarlet skin, solid flesh of best quality, 
seed cells small. Plants are very prolific and 
of fine appearance. 
Pkt., 15c; 02z., 75c; 2 oz8., $1.25. 
337 DWARF 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., 15c; oz., 60c; 2 ozs., $1.00. 
338 GREATER BALTIMORE. A heavy, 
thick-meated, midseason, scarlet-red variety. 
Large, smooth and solid, Ripens evenly. 
Pkt.,10c; 02.,45c; 2 ozs.,75c; 1%4 1b., $1.25. 
339 OXHEART. 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., 20c; 0z., 95c; 2 ozs., $1.75. 
340 PONDEROSA. 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 
plate. Very 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., 15c; oz., 75c; 2 ozs., $1.35. 
producing large, very smoeth, 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; 0z.,30c; 2 ozs.,55c; 1%4 I1b.,90c. 
342 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., 15c; oz., 60c; 2 ozs., $1.00. 
Yellow Tomatoes 
343 GOLDEN 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., 10c; 0z., 50c; 2 ozs., 85c. 
344 YELLOW PONDEROSA, A large, mild- 
flavored variety. Strongly resistant to wilt. 
Fruits very large, golden yellow, quite solid, 
with small seed cells. 
Pkt., 15c; oz., '75c; 2 ozs., $1.35. 
Small Fruited Tomatoes 
For preserves, pickles and decorative pur- 
poses. 
347 RED CHERRY. 
rich deep red. 
Pkt., 15c; o0z., 75c. 
Fruits small, round, 
348 RED PEAR. Pear shape; about 2 inches 
long. 
Pkt., 15c; oz., 75c. 
349 YELLOW PEAR. Pear shape, about 2 
inches long. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 75c. 
350 YELLOW PLUM. Fruits oval; about 2 
inches long; clear deep yellow. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 75c. 
Tomato Plants 
Leading varieties in season. We do not send 
these plants by mail. 

ALL 10c PACKETS ARE 3 FOR 25c; ALL 15c PACKETS ARE 2 FOR 25c — When ordering, see page 64 of this catalog. 
