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WOOD'S PEDIGREE TOMATOES i 
CULTURE.—Six or eight weeks before frost is over plant one-quarter inch deep in hot-beds or shallow boxes, ice = 
and when they have made four leaves transplant to promote root growth. Expose as much as possible to harden -, 
them, so that they will become strong and stocky, but do not allow the growth to be checked. Transplant 3 to 4 Wy 
feet apart in a light, warm soil, and shade them a few days until well rooted. Spray with bordeaux mixture to pre- ia. 
vent See ete Mrent in it put arsenate of lead to Kill insects, A 5-8-5 fertilizer gives the biggest yield. Do not plant A 
in an old see ed. ‘ 
1 ounce makes about 1,500 plants; 4 ounces will make plants for an acre. 
— Wilt Resistant Tomatoes 
Don’t Risk Failure. If Your Land is Wilt Infested, Plant a Wilt-Resistant Variety 
Marglobe Wilt-Resistant 
Deep Scarlet. (100 Days) 
No tomato has created Such intense interest since the introduction of 
our Wood’s Famous Brimmer. It was bred primarily to produce a red wilt- 
resistant tomato of the Globe type and exceeded all expectations. It is a 
splendid bearer, firm, thick and mildly acid. Ripens perfectly, does not 
crack easily and is of very Superior quality. The fruits are of good size, 
Smooth, solid, deep from stem to blossom, and are borne in clusters of 5 to 7 
ae Marglobe has proved its ability to withstand long periods of wet 
weather, 
428. CERTIFIED STRAIN—Our Certified Marglobe was inspected in the 
field by the State certifying au thority by whom it was certified as true to 
type and free of disease. We believe it is as fine a strain as can be had 
and will yield the large, smooth, beautifully shaped fruits in demand in 
all markets and especially required by canners. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 
1% 1b. $1.25; Ib. $4.50; 2-lb. lots $4.20 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots $3.90 per lb.y 
10-lb. lots $3.65 per 1b., postpaid. : 
426. STANDARD STRAIN—Grown from selected planting stock origi- 
nally supplied by the United States Department of Agriculture. Pkt. 10c; 
0z. 30C; 1% Ib. 95c; Ib. $3.50; 2-lb. lots $3.20 per lb.; 5-lb. lots $3.00 per lhb.; - 
10-lb. lots $2.75 per lb. Certified Marglobe Wilt-Resistant Tomato 
’ Scarlet. (95 Days)—Its out- 
427. Break o Day Standing features are earli- 
ness and productiveness. It is really a very early 429. Rutgers <,, 
Marglobe, has much the same shape, color and Wilt-Resistant 
Size, thickness of walls, but almost as early as 
Earliana, yet deep, solid smooth; of good size and 
almost seedless. The foliage is sparse, Break-o’- 
Day is another of the wilt-resistant tomatoes bred 
by Dr. Pritchard of the United States Department 
of Agriculture, from whose planting stock our sup- 
ply was grown. It is resistant. to »both, wilt and 
nailhead rust. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 40c; .% Ib. $1.40; 
lb. $5.00; 2-1b. lots $4.75 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots $4.60 per 
1b.; 10-l1b. lots $4.45 per lb., postpaid. 
429. Rutgers Wilt-Resistant—Certified 
Deep Scarlet. (100 Days)—When a Rutgers is red 
on the outside, you can be assured it is ripe all 
over for it begins to ripen at the center. It is very 
much like Marglobe in shape, except Somewhat 
flatter at the stem end; is equally as wilt-resistant; 
intense red in color; the outer and inner walls are 
solid meat; has small seed cavity and very few 
seeds. A consistent cropper, an excellent tomato 
for the home garden, for market, canning and for tomato juice. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 1% Ib. 
427. Break-o’-Day $1.40; lb. $5; 2-1b. lots $4.75 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots $4.60 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots $4.45 per lb., postpaid. 
. . (SCARLET TOPPER) Scarlet. (95 
420. Certified Pritchard Diya) CALC E ato ceri ciowe: 
shaped fruits, large, solid and heavy; have tnick walls; skin and 
flesh are intense scarlet; no core and small seed pockets. The 
sturdy vines are heavy producers, have abundant foliage to pro- 
tect the fruits and bear for a long season. Pritchard promises to 
become an outstanding leader among home gardeners, market 
gardeners and canners. It succeeds best on heavy soils. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 40c; % Ib. $1.40; 1b. $5.00; 2-lb. lots $4.75 per lb.; 5-lb. lots 
$4.60 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots $4.45 per Ib., postpaid. 
YELLOW TOMATOES 
(110 Days)—Like the well-known 
441. Golden Ponderosa Ponderosa in size, shape and fine 
quality, but golden yellow in color. It is a wonderful bearer 
and the flavor is excellent. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 60c; 14 Ib. $2.15; 1b. $8.00; 
2-lb. lots $7.70 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots $7.40 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots $7.10 per 
Ib., postpaid. 
440 Yellow Plum (100 Days)—Makes small fruits of delicate 
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avor for preserves. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; : Be fo bese 
% 1b. $2.00, postpaid. 420. Certified Pritchard or Scarlet Topper Tomato 
—For preserves; pear-shaped, Pkt. 10c: Sree dae eee een, UAREEDSUSGESREHEdER OND GaSRedsueuanunNouwaneneuncanausueeneen 
442. Yellow Pear 0z. 60C; 1%4 lb. $2.00, postpaid. ’ TOMATO PLANTS—See page 29. 







