TOMAT OE S-—Finest Varities for 
How, When and Where to Plant The, seed may be started in hotbed in March, 
pots or boxes indoors with very little trouble. 
sufficient plants for family use can be grown in 
Be particular to give plants the benefit of fresh 
air and sun whenever judicious, for the purpose of hardening them, and cover with mats when 
necessary to prevent them from frosting. 
injurious. 
The two extremes of heat and cold are equally 
It is customary with the best gardeners io remove the plants from hotbeds to the 
cold frames, allowing a distance of several inches between the plants. 
In April, select and 
prepare the soil and set the plants 3 feet each way. Hoe and draw earth to the stems. For 
general .crop sow from the middle of April or during May. 
shown means the time from setting of plants. 
PONDEROSA 
MARGLOBE, (78 days.) Fruits are of medium 
size, smooth, solid and deep from stem to 
blossom ends. They are set in clusters of 
5 to 7 on vines with medium to heavy 
growth. It is wilt resistant; the popular 
Globe shape, scarlet color; good cropper, 
marketer and shipper. 
Non-Certified—Postpaid, pkt. 10c; 
20c; oz. 35c; 14 lb. $1.15; Ib. $4.00. 
Certified—Postpaid, pkt. 10c; 2 oz. 25c; 
oz. 45c; 1% Ib. $1.35; Ib. $5.00. 
7) Oz. 
RUTGERS. (83 days.) An important variety 
that has been bred primarily for cannery 
purposes. It is highly disease resistant, has 
excellent interior color and structure, and 
is an extraordinary producer. The vine is 
very erect and under normal conditions will 
develop heavy, vegetative growth. Rutgers 
is highly wilt-resistant. 
Non-Certified—Postpaid, pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 
20c; oz. 35c; 1/4 lb. $1.15; lb. $4.00. 
Certified—Postpaid, pkt. 10c; I oz. 35e; 
oz. 60c; 1% Ib. $1.75; lb. $6.00. 
EARLIANA. (66 days.) Scarlet red. Coming 
into the market early it commands top 
prices. It produces an abundance of re- 
markably solid fruit of uniform shape and 
tich, bright red color. The tomatoes are 
borne in clusters. They are of good flavor 
and contain few seeds. 
Postpaid, pkt. 5c; 1% oz. 35c; oz. 65c; 
VY lb. $2.10; lb. $7.50. 
GULF STATE MARKET 
RUSSELL-HECKLE « 
For best results work a level tablespoonful of 
Vigoro Fertilizer in the soil around the plant when transplanting to the field. 
Six to eight ounces to an acre; one ounce to 1,500 plants 
BREAK O’ DAY. 
BRIMMER. 
The number of days on varieties 
(70 days.) Beautiful red. 
An extra early perfect globe hybridized 
from Marglobe and other earlier tomatoes. 
Almost as early as Earliana. All the wilt 
and disease-resistant qualities of Marglobe 
but at least one week earlier. Good ship- 
per. Stands hot and dry weather . 
Non-Certified—Postpaid, pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 35c; 
oz. 60c; 1% lb. $1.75; lb. $6.00. 
Certified—Postpaid, pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 40c; 
oz. 70c; 14 lb. $2.15; lb. $7.50. 
(88 days.) A great, big, solid red 
tomato, 15 to 16 inches in circumference, 
weighing 2 to 244 pounds each. It is all 
meat, very few seeds. The vines bear a 
tremendous load of fruits up to frost. 
Postpaid, pkt. 15c; % oz. 60c; oz. $1.00; 
VY Ib. $3.50; V2 lb. $6.00. 
MARGLOBE 
PONDEROSA. (88 days.) One of the largest 
varieties in general use for home garden 
planting. Plant large and spreading, with 
medium green leaves. Fruit deep purplish 
pink; extremely large, commonly 9-12 oz. 
each; deep, but flat; very fleshy with few 
seeds; of mild flavor. 
Postpaid, pkt. 15c; 4 oz. 45¢; oz. 85ce; 14 
lb. $2.75; VY Ib. $5.00. 
MASTER MARGLOBE. (83 days.) Conceded 
to be the most important market tomato in 
North America. It is rust and wilt resisting; 
fruits are a bright red and globe shape; 
seed cavities small. Marglobe is one of the 
best main crop tomatoes. It is a good 
shipper and canner. It has a sturdy vine 
which carries the fruit well, with plenty of 
foliage to protect its fruit. 
Certified—Postpaid, pkt. 15¢; Y% oz. 40c; 
oz. 70c; % Ib. $2.15; lb. $7.50. 
GREATER BALTIMORE. (82 days.). Bright red. 
Being a deeper, more blocky tomato than 
Stone, Greater Baltimore has become a uni- 
versal canning favorite. It produces an un- 
usually heavy tonnage per acre, having fine 
shaped fruit, very heavy, firm and meaty. 
For main and late crops it is also popular 
among home and market gardeners. 
Non-Certified—Postpaid, pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 
20c; oz. 35c; 4 Ib. $1.15; lb. $4.00. 
Certified—Postpaid, pkt. 10c; I oz. 25¢; 
oz. 45c; 1% lb. $1.35; Ib. $5.00. 
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JUNE PINK. 
BONNY BEST. 
- GULF STATE MARKET. 
RUTGERS 
(69 days.) A very early pink 
sort. The vine branches freely and fruits 
are produced in clusters of 6 to 8. Medium 
size, uniform, smooth and very attractive. 
Produces throughout the season. A favorite 
with home gardeners. 
Postpaid, pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 40c; oz. 70c; %4 
Ib. $2.15; Ib. $7.50. 
NEW STONE. (86 days.) Deep red. Vines 
vigorous and productive. Fruits large, 
smooth, solid; very heavy. This is a fa- 
vorite canners’ variety. 
Non-Certified—Postpaid, pkt. 10c; W% oz. 
20c; oz. 35c; %4 lb. $1.15; lb. $4.00. 
Certified—Postpaid, pkt. 10c:; Y2 oz. 35e; 
oz. 60c; 14 lb. $1.75; lb. $6.00. 
(74 days.) Deep red. Here is 
an old favorite that has been continuously 
selected for earliness, solidity, smoothness, 
and evenness of ripening. It is a vigorous 
grower, producing bright red fruit through- 
out the season. 
Postpaid, pkt. 10c; Y% oz. 35c; oz. $60c; 4 
Ib. $1.75; Ib. $6.00. 
(77 days.) Fruit pur- 
plish pink, smooth, firm, globe-shaped, fine 
for market or home gardens. Vine vigorous 
and productive. 
Non-Certified—Postpaid, pkt. 10c; 1/2 oz. 35c; 
oz. 60c; Y% Ib. $1.75; Ib. $6.00. 
Certified—Postpaid, pkt. 15c; '% oz. 40c; 
oz. 70c; 1%4 lb. $2.15; lb. $7.50. 
EARLIANA 
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