ABBOTT & COBB TOMATOES 
Certified Improved Grothen Globe. 
This 1s a very decided improvement on the 
Grothen Globe Tomato, a variety, originated in 
the South. We have developed this to produce 
a Tomato with a good, heavy thick wall suitable 
for carrying long distances. It is a trifle earlier 
than Marglobe, very productive, with large-sized 
fruit. This year our fields produced 16 tons to the 
acre. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 4lb. $1.75; lb. $6; 
10 lbs. $55. 
Homestead Certified. Here ts a very prom- 
Ising new variety de- 
veloped by the U. S. Department of Agriculture 
in the Charleston, S. C., section. The varieties 
Victor, Pan America and Rutgers were involved 
in the cross-breeding. The fruit is not quite so 
large as Rutgers, with fie deep scarlet color. 
Smooth, globe shaped, firm with thick walls. 
Plant somewhat compact, resistant to wilt. Vine 
grows about 48 inches long under good conditions. 
Grown on our own farms. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts.; 
Alb. $2.50; lb. $8. 
Urbana Certified. This is a compact, bushy 
plant with many short 
branches and ample foliage to protect the fruit. 
It spreads approxmmately 3 feet and bears heavily. 
Fruit is deep scarlet in color, of medium size, with 
small seed cavity. Thick flesh; smooth globe 
shape. Produced on our own farms. Pkt. 20 cts.; 
oz. $1; 4lb. $3.75; Ib. $15. 
This stock has been developed b 
Manasota. the Gulf Coast Experimental ce 
tion, Bradenton, Florida. It is rather early, ma- 
turing its fruit in 65 days from setting under or- 
dinary conditions. Very prolific, with fruits of 
medium size and fair depth. Good color, smooth- 
ness and shipping quality. This is a cross between 
a wilt-resistant sort and Valiant. We produce 
this seed on our own farms and it ts certified by 
the Department of Agriculture, State of Penn- 
sylvania. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; W4lb. $1.75; 
Ib. $6; 10 lbs. $55. 
i arden. We have originated this va- 
Spring Garden. riety. It is a perfect, globe- 
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. 15 cts.; 0z. 50 cts.; 14lb. 
$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. 15 cts.; oz. 
45 cts.; lb. $1.50; lb. $5.50; 10 lbs. $52.50. 
MATCHLESS. An improvement on the Stone 
Tomato. It is a vigorous grower, producing abun- 
dant late crops. Pkt. 15 cts.; 0z. 35 cts.; 14ib. $1; 
Ib. $3.50. 
BONNY BEST. A fine outdoor, second-early To- 
mato and a remarkably productive sort. Used by 
a great many canners. Pkt. 15 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. 15 cts.; 0z. 35 cts.; lb. $1; lb. $3.50. 
GREATER BALTIMORE. A desirable general or 
late-crop variety. Pkt. 15 cts.; 0z. 35 cts.; 4lb. $1; 
Ib. $3.50. 
LIVINGSTON’S GLOBE. A real globe-shaped 
stock, grown by us for seed purposes only. Pkt. 
15 cts.; 0z. 35 cts.; 14lb. $1; lb. $3.50. 
Certified Improved 
Grothen Globe Tomatoes 
ABBOTT & COBB 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
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