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 1st 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 i 
damaged by frost. is past, as tomatoes are easily 
JUBILEE TOMATO (Yellow). 90 DAYS. Skin is yellow 
Pacts esutitul aeons ones A heavy pene and 
r ual to : A : 
0z., 85c; 44 0z., 50c; 1 oz., 90c. Ne Aap aay decks 
EARLIANA “PRIVATE STOCK''*. 95 DAYS. The result 
of many years’ selection from the most perfect and earliest 
oes feroee ors eee pee of a smooth, perfect 
other early variety. Pkt., 15c; <F H 
% 0Z., $1.00; % oz., $1.75; 0z., $3.00. cei RA 
POLARIS EXTRA EARLY HYBRID. 95 DAY 
yielding of excellent mild flavor, medium size, fone Sn. 
red color. Pkt., 30 seeds, 35c; ys 0z., $5.00; % 0Z., $8.50. 
EARLIANA SPECIAL. 98 DAYS. One of the very earliest 
aoe See Rea cel coler bright scarlet. <A prolific 
ing fru n clusters, particular] , 
sandy soil. Pkt., 15c; oz, 90c; % Ib. $300. Ne 
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 pe eae ee cas Free from 
Ye lbs, 
eracking. Pkt., 15¢e; oz., 85c: $2,50. 
GOULD'S EARLY 
STAN DARDX*f. 98 
DAYS, Is the result 
of years of experi- 
menting to obtain a 
meaty, heavy bear- 
ing. tomato, tare 
would produce early 
and bear fruit until 
frost. 
It has no equal for 
the home garden or 
for market, being an 
excellent keeper and 
shipper, fruit being 
firm, coloring beauti- 
fully, producing 
abundantly from ear- 
ly summer till frost. 
Flavor is unsur- 
passed. Unexcelled 
for canning. No ex- 
pense has been 
spared to make 
Gould’s Early Stand- 
ard the best tomato 
Frown anywhere. 
Pkt., 25¢e; 14 0z., 70c; 
YY 0Z.,. $1.253'_ % -oz., 
S2E2 bs ede OZ. mesos 
FIRESTEELx. 98 
DAYS. Makes a small 
vine with large fruit- 
: oe ere ed tomatoes that are 
; patty. pemec tl: zee 
? roughout, of semi- 
Gould’s Early Standard Tomato Eoiae avon Roc div 
seasons there is nothing equal to Firesteel. It will set fruit 
when other types are dropping their blossoms. Pkt., 15c; 
0z., 90c; % 1b., $3.00. 
SIOUXx. 100 DAYS. An early, heavy yielding tomato that 
is becoming very popular with market gardeners. A self 
topper, fruit large, globe shaped, dark red inside and out. 
~Good slicer. Fine for home and roadside market. Pkt., 15c; 
#0z., 90c; %4 Ib., $3.00. 
“JOHN BAERx. 105 DAYS. 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., 15c; 0z., 85c; % Ib., $2.50 
BONNY BESTx. 105 DAYS..A very popular second early 
variety. Vines are vigorous, prolific; fruit red, solid, medium 
in size, smooth, sma]l core and very uniform in size and 
color. A very popular variety for early market and also a 
good home garden tomato. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 85c; % Ib., $2.50. 
WISCONSIN NO. 55x. 105 DAYS. A new early heavy 
yielding variety. The plant grows 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. Pkt., 15c; 1 0z., 85c; % Ib., $2.50. 
PRITCHARDxf/ (Scarlet Topper). 107 DAYS. 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., 15c; 02. 85c; 4 
lb., $2.50. 
The vegetables best suited for market are indicated by 
a star (x) after the name of the variety. 
ADD POSTAGE ON MAIL ORDERS 
Vegetable seeds are postpaid only in packets. In larger 
amounts add postage at the Parcel Post rates given on 
page 2, on mail orders. 
MARGLOBE (Certified)*f. 110 DAYS. A fine blight and 
disease resistant tomato, produces immense yields of hand- 
some deep red globe-shaped tomatoes of good size with a 
flavor that is between the acid and non-acid sorts. A very 
desirable salad or slicing tomato, fine for the home or 
gies garden and for shipping. Pkt., 15c; oz., 85c; 4% Ib., 
2:00. 
STOKESDALE (Certified)*%. 110 DAYS. A large, second 
early, round tomato of intense scarlet color. A heavy yielder 
and a market gardener favorite. Very meaty and of fine 
fa VO cts dl D.CpeeOZen oo s 4 1D ben. 
RUTGERSx/f. 112 DAYS. It is especially adapted for mar- 
ket gardeners, the flesh being firm and sparkling red, matur- 
ing about the same time as Marglobe, which it also re- 
Scrmublessmi kt PoemlOZ SnGsaay Lbs eo.) .0- 
STONEx. 115 DAYS. 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 flavors Pkt, 15e;.0z.,, Sbe- 14 lb), $2:50- 
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 some- 
what ribbed. The color is purplish red. The vines are 
strong and if staked will grow to 6 or 7 feet. Pkt., 15c; 
OZae op li2Ds 4D Poulos 
CRIMSON CUSHION or BEEFSTEAK. 120 DAYS. A 
searlet “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., 15c; 0z., $1.25; % 1b., $3.75. 
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 gar- 
dens. The fruit is of a purplish pink color, medium size, 
smooth and nearly round. Skin is tough and flesh solid. 
Pkt., 15c; 0Z., 85c; % lb., $2.50. 
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., 15c; 0Z., $1.50; % Ib., $5.00. 
MATURITY FIGURES 
After the name of most vegetable varieties you will find 
figures representing the approximate number of days re- 
quired to mature the plants, from the time of planting 
the seed to the time the vegetables are ready to eat. 
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., 15c; oz., $1.10. 
SAN MARZANO. Small oblong fruits about 3 inches long 
borne in clusters, used mostly for making tomato paste. 
PKt,15¢e; oz, $1:20. 
ITALIAN RED PLUM. 120 DAYS. 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., 15c; oz., $1.10. 
RED CHERRY. 120 DAYS. Small, 
fruits, % inch in diameter. 
Pkt., 15¢c; 0z., $1.10. 
YELLOW PEAR. 120 DAYS. Fruit is pear shaped, slightly 
larger than the Yellow Plum, of clear yellow color. Pkt., 
round, rich deep red 
Used for salads, pickling, etc 
weL5es 02, $1.10; 
YELLOW PLUM. 120 DAYS. A small yellow fruited variety, 
finely flavored, resembling a plum in size and form. Used 
mostly for preserving. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.10. 
VEGETABLE PLANTS 
During the months of May and June we offer seedling or 
pot-grown vegetable plants in the most popular varieties. 
The plant season usually begins the forepart of May and 
extends well into June. We carry exceptionally fine plants 
and people who want better than the ordinary come to us. 
Good plants at reasonable prices will be offered in season. 
Cabbage, Early. Chives, 
Cabbage, Late. Eggplant. 
Caulifiower. Ground Cherry. 
Celeriac (Root Celery). Parsley Plants. 
Celery Plants. Peppers, Sweet or Hot. 
Tomatoes, include Gould’s Standard, John Baer, Earliana, 
Bonny Best, Marglobe, Rutgers, Dwarf Champion, Ground 
Cherry, Yellow Plum, Red Cherry, Ponderosa, Jubilee, 
Pritchard, Firesteel, ete. 
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