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TOMATOES (Continued) 
RUTGER’S TOMATOES 
It has thick outer and inner walls of solid meat, and 
therefore very small seed cavities and little seed. It is 
globe shaped, scarlet red in color, resembling the 
Marglobe. It ripens first in the center of the fruit, so 
that when red on the outside the tomatoes are ripe all 
through. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; %4 Ib. $1.50; Ib. $4.00, 
“BURBANK” TOMATO 
Earliest, smoothest, most productive and best early 
tomato, bright crimson, thick, smooth and firm with 
few seeds. Unusually heavy and of the finest quality. 
Keeps well; a good shipper; a prolific, continuous 
bearer. Resistant to wilt and other diseases. . 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; % Ib. $1.15; Ib. $3.50 
BREAK O’DAY 
A Tomato outstanding for its early maturity and 
productiveness, The fruits are almost round and have 
a bright orange-scarlet skin. The vine growth is mod- 
erate. The fruits are solid and heavy, with small a pas 
cavities. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; %4 Ib. $1.75. 
PRITCHARD (Scarlet Topper). 
Wilt resistant, of the type of plant known as self- 
topping or self-pruning. Midseason to late and a 
heavy cropper. Fruits globe-shaped, deep _ scarlet, 
smooth and solid. A good home and ‘market variety 
and very popular for shipping. 80 to 85 days. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; ™%4 Ib. $1.15 
BEEFSTEAK or PONDEROSA 
In addition to its ponderous size it is also very solid, 
there being but few seeds. In color it is a beautiful 
erimson throughout. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; %4 Ib. $1.15; Ib 
NEW STONE 
This is one of the favorite late or main-crop Toma- 
toes, known for its productiveness. The fruits are 
large, smooth, and have a deep scarlet skin, It is a 
standard variety with truckers and canners who know 
that they can depend upon it. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; %4 Ib. $1.15; Ib. 
. $3.50 
$3.50 
DWARF CHAMPION 
This is sometimes sold as the ‘Tree Tomato.” It is a 
second early or main crop, purplish pink variety, espe- 
cially desirable where garden space is limited. The 
vines are about two feet high, vigorous, upright and 
compact. The fruits are medium sized, exceptionally 
smooth and of very good quality. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; ™%4 Ib. $1.15; Ib. $3.50 
JOHN BAER 
One of our earliest and most profitable varieties. 
Fruit globe shaped, bright scarlet in color, good size, 
solid, ponelere and with few seeds. Vigorous and: rates 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.15; Ib. $3.50 
GOLDEN QUEEN 
The Finest of the Large Yellow Tomatoes 
The superior flavor of the yellow varieties is bring- 
ing them into favor as table fruit, and those who 
think of a yellow Tomato as the rough fruit of the old 
yellow sorts will be surprised at this smooth, beautiful 
fruit which though large, is as smooth and well-shaped 
as the best of the red varieties, and of a fine and dis- 
tinct flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; ™% Ib. $1.15; Ib. $3.50 
SMALL FRUITED 
YELLOW PEAR 
Similar to the Yellow Plum, but the fruits have a 
slim neck or distinct pear shape. Per pkt. 10c; oz. 75c 
STRAWBERRY, or HUSK TOMATO 
Plants of low-spreading growth and immensely pro- 
ductive. The smal] yellow fruits are each enclosed in 
a husk. Of very sweet flavor, highly esteemed for 
preserving or making pies They ‘are also excellent 
to eat raw as fruit. Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c. 
MIXED TOMATO SEED 
This is unusually popular. We have sold thousands 
of packages of this mixture and find that our cus- 
tomers get a great deal of pleasure in growing these as 
it contains all sorts and colors, large and small. Try 
a package for 10c. , 
‘TURNIP 
Culture—For early use sow the small sorts as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring, in drills 14 
inches apart, except in very dry weather. For fall and winter use, sow early kinds during July, August and 
September. As the seed is very fine, it should be covered but slightly. 1 oz. to 100 ft., 2-3 lbs. to acre. 
Purple Top White Globe—The best all-around turnip 
for fall and winter use. Its beautiful color, pure white 
with purple top, combined with its smooth globe shape, 
fine sweet flavor and its wonderful productiveness 
put this turnip in the top class for market or home 
use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.00. 
Extra Early White Milan—Among: the earliest; 
roots clear white, smooth, flat. and good quality. The 
best for early planting and late fall sowing. 
Pkt. 5c; 0z. 20c; %4 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1. 25 
White Egg—Pure white, egg 4S AI ae 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 45c 
Pomeranian White Globe—One of the most produc- 
tive kinds, and in good, rich soil, roots will frequently 
grow to 12 pounds in weight. It is of perfect globe 
shape, skin white and smooth, leaves dark green and 
of strong growth. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % Ib. 45c; lb. $1.00 
Large White Norfolk—A white variety, usually at- 
taining a very large size. Extensively grown for 
stock feeding. The leaves are also used for greens. It 
is hardy and may remain in the ground all winter. 
Yields very large. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 45c; Ib. $1.00 
Yellow Aberdeen—Round, medium size, light yellow. 
Produces a large crop, is hardy and keeps well, flesh 
very firm but tender and sweet. A great favorite with 
the dairymen. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 15c; %4 Ib. 45c; Ib, $1.00. 
Bortfeld (Long Yellow)—Sometimes called long yel- 
low Cow Horn. Puré yellow except a little shade of 
green at the top. Grows part out of the ground and is 
of very rapid growth, a heavy cropper and of delicious 
flavor. It has proven itself to be far superior to any 
turnip ever introduced for stock feeding as it is a 
heavy yielder and relished by all stock. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4% lb. 45c; Ib. $1.00 
Cowhorn—Sometimes called long white. Slightly 
crooked. Pure’ white except a little shade of green 
at the top. Grows half out of the ground and is of 
very rapid growth. Is delicate and well flavored. Has 
proved itself one of the best stock turnips. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.00 
Orange Jelly or Golden Ball—The best yellow sort 
for market or family use. Roots medium sized, round 
and smooth, with yellow skin and flesh. One of the 
best for winter keeping. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; ™%4 Ib. 45c. 
RUTABAGAS or SWEDES 
_ Culture—Sow in drills, 3 feet apart; thin to 6 
inches apart. May be planted from June 15th to July 
15th. The later sowings produce the best quality. 
BUTZER’S BEST 
This is a strain of Purple-Top Yellow Ruta Bagas of 
American origin, seleceted to a smaller top and a 
much shorter neck than is usually found; while the 
roots grow to a large size, and are of the finest qual- 
ity and excellent for table use and stock feeding. We 
consider this one of the most desirable kinds on our 
list. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.00. 
