

Tomatoes 
Improved Grothen Globe. This is a very 
——$$  ___ decided im- 
provement on the Grothen Globe Tomato, a 
variety originated in the South. We have de- 
veloped this to produce a Tomato with a good, 
heavy thick wall suitable for carrying long dis- 
tances. It is a trifle earlier than Marglobe, very 
productive, with large-sized fruit. This year our 
frelds produced 16 tons to the acre. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 50 cts.; lb. $1.75; lb. $6; 10 Ibs. $55. 
MARGLOBE. Since its origination, we believe this 
has become a favorite quicker than any other 
stock of Tomato. One of the main points to be 
considered is the shape—we know that it is abso- 
lutely essential to have a good globe shape. This 
we have secured, together with selecting the stock 
to eliminate cracks around the stem. Our stock 
seed, every year, costs a considerable amount of 
money to produce. We suggest that you give this 
extra-selected stock a trial. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
45 cts.; 14lb. $1.50; lb. $5.50; 10 Ibs. $52.50. 
MATCHLESS. An improvement on the Stone 
Tomato. It is a vigorous grower, producing abun- 
dant late crops. Pkt. 10 cts.; 0z. 35 cts.; 14lb. $1; 
Ib. $3.50. 

Spring Garden. We have originated this va- 
ee LICL Yn) Pisean DEllect.1210De- 
shaped stock with strong foliage, and about as 
early as Bonny Best, Scarlet Topper, etc. An 
exceptionally true strain with good-sized fruit. It 
is unusual for a variety this large to mature per- 
fect, globe-shaped Tomatoes about the same time 
as Bonny Best. Good-sized Tomatoes can be 
picked all season. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 14lb. 
$1.75; lb. $6; 10 lbs. $55. 
BONNY BEST. A fine outdoor, second-early To- 
mato and a remarkably productive sort. Used by 
a great many canners. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 
IAlb. $1; lb. $3.50. 
STONE. The best-known Tomato for main crop. 
Our strain of this variety has been carefully se- 
lected to produce heavy crops of uniform fruits. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 4lb. $1; lb. $3.50. 
GREATER BALTIMORE. A desirable general or 
late-crop variety. Pkt. 10 cts.; 0z. 35 cts.; 14lb. $1; 
Ib. $3.50. 
LIVINGSTON’S GLOBE. A real globe-shaped 
stock, grown by us for seed purposes only. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 14lb. $1; lb. $3.50. 
LAWN GRASSES 
Nothing around the home adds to or detracts from its appearance so much as the Iawn. Carefully built 
and maintained Jawns will last for many years. While care must be taken to get the right start, It is not 
a difficult task to make a good lawn. 
Loam soil is usually preferable. Avoid soil from excavations, but if you must use it, add sufficient sand, 
peat moss, or similar material to loosen it up. 
Plow or spade the Iawn area to a depth of 6 inches, provided this is not deeper than the top-soil; then 
disc or rake the ground until it is thoroughly pulverized. It should be leveled off with a gradual slope from 
the house to insure satisfactory surface drainage. 
Apply complete plant-food, preferably Vigoro, at the rate of 4 pounds for each 100 square feet, and work 
it lightly into the surface soil with a rake. Then sow half the seed crosswise and half lengthwise for uniform 
distribution. If the area is small, the distribution of Vigoro or other plant-food may be made by hand, 
but for the larger areas it is more practicable that a spreader be used. 
Cheap seed is false economy, as you are sure to be disappointed. We have gone to much expense in 
compounding our A. & C. Grass Seed Mixtures. They represent years of experience and are sold as cheaply 
as we can market good seed. Sow 5 to 7 pounds per 1,000 square feet for a heavy stand of grass. 
Roll after seeding, or tamp with a wide board to imbed seeds firmly in the soil; sprinkle thoroughly with 
a fine spray, and keep the seed-bed moist until germination takes place. Thereafter, water the lawn thor- 
oughly once or twice a week. Light sprinkling causes shallow rooting. 
Mow the IJawn just as soon as it is possible to clip off a few blades; this develops a heavier plant; then 
do not clip shorter than 11% inches. 
Regular feeding, mowing, and watering will result in a beautiful Jawn. A. & C. Grass Seed Mixtures are 
well balanced and will give satisfactory results in all cases, if the above program is followed. Where weeds 
show up In your new lawn they come from seeds in the ground; our Grass Seed Mixtures are weed-free. 
A. & C. SPECIAL MIXTURE. For the very best results use A. & C. Special Mixture. The extra money paid 
will more than repay in results. Ylb. 65 cts.; lb. $1.20; 3 Ibs. $3.15; 5 lbs. $5; 20 lbs. $19. 
A. & C. FANCY is a good grade of grass seed but does not have so many of the fancy sorts which go to 
make the highest type of lawn. You will not, however, be disappointed in its results. Yalb. 40 cts.; 
Ib. 75: cts.<.3 1bs..$2 + 5:1bs2$3.292:25:1bs..o15. 
SHADY SPOT is a special mixture for shaded places. After having sown one of the above mixtures, sow 
Shady Spot under trees or other shaded places; this will insure a gradual change from one to the other. 
IAlb. 50 cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 3 Ibs. $2.50; 5 lbs. $4; 20 lbs. $15. 
ABBOTT & COBB 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
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