TOMATO 
Listed in Order of Earliness. 
CULTURE. Tomato seed should be planted in a box in 
the house or in hotbeds or greenhouse about the ist of 
March, then transplanted once or twice to develop the 
roots to a good size before setting out in the open. Do 
not set out until all danger of frost is past, as tomatoes 
are easily damaged by frost. 
90 days 
Jubilee Tomato (Yellow) 
Skin 
Jubilee is different from any tomato ever grown. 
is yellow, flesh a beautiful tangerine orange. A heavy 
bearer and quality and flavor equal to the red tomato. 
Pkt., 15¢; 4% oz., 35e3 % oz., 50¢e; 1 oz., 90e. 
95 days 
Earliana “Private Stock’’* 
The result of many years’ selection from the most per- 
fect and earliest stock, Produces more uniform fruit 
of a smooth, perfect shape than any other early variety. 
PKt., 15¢; 14 oz., 60c; %4 oz., $1.00; 14 oz., $1.75; 0z., $3.00. 
Earliana Special 98 days 
One of the very earliest sorts, Fruit of fair size, color 
bright scarlet. A prolific bearer, yielding fruit in clusters, 
particularly in warm, sandy soil. PKt., 10c; oz., 90c; %4 
Ib., $3.00. 
Break O'Day 98 days 
A wilt-resistant tomato, nearly as early as Earliana and 
as productive as Marglobe. Fruits are large, smooth, 
meaty, red and globe-shaped. Free from cracking. Pkt., 
10¢c; oz., 75e; %4 Ib., $2.00. 
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Firesteel* 98 days 
Makes a small vine with large fruited tomatoes that are 
-early, smooth, red throughout, of semi-acid flavor. For 
dry seasons there is nothing equal to Firesteel. It will 
set fruit when other types are dropping their blossoms. 
PkKt., 10c; oz., 90ce; ™% Ib., $3.00. 
105 days 
John Baer 
Is considered one of the best early tomatoes grown. 
Fruit is smooth, uniform in size, nearly round, firm and 
of excellent quality, Will hold up well for shipping. It 
is a heavy bearer that will last all summer. A favorite 
with market gardeners, shippers and canners, Pkt., 10c; 
0z., 65e; % 1b., $2.00. 
Bonny Best* : 105 days 
A very popular second early variety. Vines are vigorous, 
prolific; fruit red, solid, medium in size, smooth, small 
core and very uniform in size and color. A very popular 
variety for early market and also a good home garden 
tomato. PkKt., 10e; oz., 65e; %4 Ib., $2.00. 
105 days 
Wisconsin No. 55* 
The plant grows 
A new early heavy yielding variety. 
quite tall and then has a tendency to spread and become 
slightly open, The fruit is deep, round and dark red. It 
is medium sized and has a fairly thick wall. PkKt., 10e; 
1 oz., 90c; % Ib., $3.00. 
107 days 
Pritchard*f (Scarlet Topper) 
This variety is the most disease, wilt and rust-resisting 
tomato. The fruits are scarlet, large, globe-shaped and 
very attractive, similar to Marglobe. Pritchard is highly 
recommended for both home and market garden. Pkt., 
10e; oz., 80c; % Ib. $2.25. 


Valiant* 108 days 
For an early tomato, Valiant produces a wonderful crop 
under normal weather conditions. Fruit is large, smooth, 
round and of brilliant scarlet color. Pkt., 10e; oz, 90¢e; 
% Ib., $3.00. 
Marglobe*f 110 days 
A fine blight and disease resistant tomato. It produces 
immense yields of handsome deep red globe-shaped to- 
matoes of good size with a flavor that is between the acid 
and non-acid sorts. A very desirable salad or slicing 
tomato. A fine tomato for the home or market garden and 
for shipping. PKt., 10e; oz., 65e; ™% Ihb., $1.50. 
Livingston’s Beauty* 110 days 
The vines are large, vigorous and very productive. The 
fruit is large, uniform in size and very smooth. The 
skin is purplish-pink and flesh is pink; very solid and 
fine flavored. PkKt., 10c; oz., 75e; 14 1b., $2.00. 
Stokesdalex 110 days 
A large, second early, round tomato of intense scarlet 
color, A heavy yielder and a market gardener favorite. 
Comparatively free from stem-end crack. Very meaty 
and of fine flavor. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 65c; 1%4 lb., $2.00. 
Burpee Hybrid 110 days 
An all purpose, main crop tomato. Fruits are globe- 
shaped, medium to large size, scarlet red in color, flesh 
meaty and of finest quality. PKt., 25c. 
112 days 
Rutgers*/ 
It is especially adapted for market gardeners, the flesh 
being firm and sparkling red, maturing about the same 
time as Marglobe, which it also resembles. PkKt., 10c; 0z., 
75e; % Ib., $2.00. 
115 days 
Stone* 
It is a good late canning tomato and market garden 
variety. The plants produce a heavy yield of fruit where 
the growing season is long. The fruit is bright red in 
color, of good size, smooth, round, meaty and fine flavor. 
Pkt., 10e; oz., 65e; 14 Ib., $2.00. 
Ponderosa 120 days 
This is the largest fruited tomato. It is solid with small 
seed cells, of fine quality for slicing. Some of the fruit 
is oblong in shape and somewhat ribbed. The color is 
purplish red. The vines are strong and if staked- will 
grow to 6 or 7 feet. Pkt., 10e; 0z., $1.00; %4 1b., $3.50. 
Crimson Cushion or Beefsteak 120 days 
A scarlet “sport” from Ponderosa which it also resembles, 
Is very large, round, with bright scarlet skin, solid flesh 
of fine quality and seed cells small. Plants are very 
prolific. Pkt., 10¢; oz., $1.25; %4 Ib., $4.00. 
Dwarf Champion 125 days 
Dwarf and compact and sometimes called “Tree Tomato.” 
Stands up well even when loaded with fruit, having a 
stiff, bushy stem. May be planted close together making 
it desirable for small gardens. The fruit is of a purplish 
pink color, medium size, smooth and nearly round. Skin 
is tough and flesh solid. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00; % Ib., $3.50. 
Oxheart 130 days 
Fruit is large and very solid with few seeds. It is heart- 
shaped, the skin pink, and the flavor delicious. Used for 
second early and main crop. A fine variety. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 
$1.50; % Ib., $5.00. 
SMALL FRUITED TOMATOES 
Ground Cherry or Golden Husk 120 days 
These are greatly valued for preserves, pies, etc. Small 
yellow fruits enclosed in-a thin, papery husk. Very sweet 
and mild. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00. 
120 days 
Italian Red Plum 
This is a bright red plum shaped _ tomato. The fruit is 
borne in clusters of six or More. It is very prolific and 
is used extensively for salads and preserves. Pkt., 10c; 
0Z., $1.00. 
Red Cherry 120 days 
inch in diameter. 
Small, round, rich deep red fruits, % 
Used for salads, pickling, etc. PKt., 10e3 oz., $1.00. 
Yellow Pear 120 days 
Fruit is pear shaped, slightly larger than the Yellow 
Plum, of clear yellow color. PKt., 10c; oz., $1.00. 
Yellow Plum 120 days. 
A small yellow fruited variety, finely flavored, resembling 
a plum in size and form. Used mostly for preserving. 
Pkt., 10c¢; 0z., $1.00. 
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