Tomatoes 
This is a ver i , We have originated this va- 
Improved Grothen Globe. decided fe Spring Garden. riety. It is a perfect, globe- 
provement on the Grothen Globe Tomato, a shaped stock with strong foliage, and about as 
variety originated in the South. We have de- early as Bonny Best, Scarlet Topper, etc. An 
veloped this to produce a Tomato with a good, exceptionally true strain with good-sized fruit. It 
heavy thick wall suitable for carrying long dis- is unusual for a variety this large to mature per- 
tances. It is a trifle earlier than Marglobe, very fect, globe-shaped Tomatoes about the same time 
productive, with large-sized fruit. This year our as Bonny Best. Good-sized Tomatoes can be 
fields produced 16 tons to the acre. Pkt. 10 cts.; picked all season. Pkt. 10 cts.; 0z. 50 cts.; I4lb. 
0z. 50 cts.; 14lb. $1.75; lb. $6; 10 lbs. $55. $1.75; lb. $6; 10 lbs. $55. 
MARGLOBE. Since its origination, we believe this | BONNY BEST. A fine outdoor, second-early es 
has become a favorite quicker than any other | mato and a remarkably productive sort. Used a 
stock of Tomato. One of the main points to be | : eee ihe reo ered Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 
considered is the shape—we know that it is abso- /alb. $1; lb. $3.50. 
ely ee ae a ne poe ee ee STONE. The best-known Tomato for main crop. 
BON hd ro ee eee nein eke CULM E A DETBLOC Our strain of this variety has been carefully se- 
to ees cracks around the stem. Our stock lected to produce heavy crops of uniform fruits. 
seed, every year, costs a considerable amount of : - 1 . 3°50. 
money to produce. We suggest that you give this eae eye ier Sie) it aby Se 
extra-selected stock a trial. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. GREATER BALTIMORE. A desirable general or 
45 cts.; V4lb. $1.50; Ib. $5.50; 10 lbs. $52.50. late-crop variety. Pkt. 10 cts.; 0z. 35 cts.; 14lb. $1; 
Ib. $3.50. 
MATCHLESS. An improvement on the Stone : 
Tomato. It is a vigorous grower, producing abun- | LIVINGSTON’S GLOBE. A real globe-shaped 
dant late crops. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 14ib. $1; stock, grown by us for seed purposes only. Pkt. 
Ib. $3.50. 10 cts. 3 0z.35°cts.43) 41D. $1, 1b3.93-50. 
LAWN GRASSES 
Nothing around the home adds to or detracts from its appearance so much as the lawn. Carefully built 
and maintained Iawns 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 Iawn. 

Loam soil is usually preferable. Avoid soil from excavations, but if you must use it, add sufficient sand, 
peat moss, or similar material to Ioosen 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 ts 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 [awn 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 lawn. 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. TERRACE MIXTURE. It is usually difficult to establish turf on steep inclines or on terraces. This 
mixture Is composed of deep-rooting varieties that will give satisfactory results. Y4lb. 55 cts.; lb. $1; 
3 Ibs. $2.75; 5 Ibs. $4.50; 20 lbs. $16. 
A. & C. SPECIAL MIXTURE. For the very best results use A. & C. Special Mixture. The extra money paid 
will more than repay in results. Yelb. 65 cts.; Ib. $1.25; 3 Ibs. $3.50; 5 lbs. $5.25; 20 Ibs. $20. 
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. lb. 55 cts. 
Ib. $1; 3 Ibs. $2.75; 5 lbs. $4.50; 20 Ibs. $16. 
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. 
Vlb. 55 cts.; lb. $1; 3 lbs. $2.75; 5 Ibs. $4.50; 20 lbs. $16. 
ABBOTT & COBB 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
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