YELLOW-ORANGE TOMATOES 
887 SUNRAY. Very Meaty and Acid-Free. 
83 days. Their sweet mild flavor and handsome appearance have won many gardeners to 
the yellow-orange tomatoes, and in Sunray we offer a variety that is superior to any 
other. Developed by W. S. Porte of the U.S.D.A., Sunray is resistant to fusarium wilt and 
Sunray—Rich golden color, mild in flavor. 
853 COMET. Popular for Greenhouse and Trellis Growing. 72 days. 
This early strain is widely used for staking by many expert growers, 
especially on moist fertile soil. It gives heavy early yields of smooth, 
firm, orange-red fruit, just the right size for individual salads. Also 
popular for greenhouse production. N. Y. Certified-Hot Water Treated. 
Pkt. 25c; 14 Oz. $1.10; 144 Oz. $1.90; Oz. $3.50; 14 Lb. $12.00. 
has a particularly delicious flavor. It ripens in season with Rutgers and produces large 
yields of fine smooth fruit, very firm and solid. The rich golden-orange flesh is most at- 
tractive and wonderful to eat. Pkt. 20c; 14 Oz. 35c; 4 Oz. 65c; Oz. $1.15; 14 Lb. $3.20. 
TRELLIS TOMATOES 
893 TRELLIS 22. (New.) Finest Staking Type. 75 days. The ideal outdoor trellis tomato. 
The vigorous vines set large clusters of absolutely uniform fruit, ripening just after Comet 
and bearing all season. This “hothouse’”’ type of tomato is medium-sized, slightly flattened 
and well colored, with thick firm walls for handling and shipping. They keep well after 
picking. Developed by Dr. R. E. Young of the Waltham Field Station, Mass., it is the best 
market type for Boston and many otber sections. N. Y. Certified—Hot Water Treated. 
Pkt. 25c; 4 Oz. $1.10; 14 Oz. $1.90; Oz. $3.50; 14 Lb. $12.00. 
886 TRELLIS HYBRID (New.) Early, Heavy Yielding. 70 days. To get 
the profitable early market on trellis tomatoes, try this F; hybrid. It 
is earlier and yields more at the start of the season than Comet or 
Trellis 22, and produces uniform, medium-sized, somewhat flattened 
fruit of the desired firm type. Pkt. (about 50 seeds) 40c; 16 Oz. $2.40; 
1g Oz. $4.50; 14 Oz. $8.50; 14 Oz. $16.00; Oz. $30.00. 
SMALL FRUITED TOMATOES 
These pretty little tomatoes are very useful for serving whole in 
salads, for preserves and pickles and for ornaments. They grow in 
clusters which ripen at one time. The large vines produce heavily. 
879 RED CHERRY. 75 days. Bright red fruit about the size of a large 
cherry, borne freely in large clusters all season. Delicious flavor. 
881 RED PEAR or FIG. 75 days. Pear-shaped fruit about one inch in 
diameter. Sweet and of good flavor and will keep a long time. 
894 YELLOW PEAR. 75 days. Tiny yellow fruit with delicate flavor. 
895 YELLOW PLUM. 75 days. Small, plum-shaped, bright yellow fruit; 
fine for preserves, sweet and delicious to eat. Highly productive. 
863 GROUND CHERRY. Also Called Husk Tomato. 75 days. Not a true 
tomato, but grown in the same manner. The fruit are small, round, 
and yellow, borne in thin papery husks, and of very sweet flavor. 
Unusual and delicious for salads, preserves, jams and pies. 
PRICE: Any of above. Pkt. 15¢; Y2 Oz. 50c; Oz. 90c. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: Any three packets 40c. Any three half-ounces: $1.25. 
T U R Ni | sa S A packet of seed will sow 50 feet of row; an ounce 300 ft. It requires 
from 1 to 12 Lbs. of seed per acre in drills, or 2 to 22 Ibs. broadcast. 
Turnips can be grown in early spring but are much better in the fall. In this section, plant late in 
July. They do best on rather light, moist soil of high fertility. Sow in rows 12 to 15 in. apart and thin 
to stand 3 or 4 in. in the row; or just broadcast, sowing thinly. To control the tiny black flea beetles 
that eat holes in the small new leaves, dust regularly with 5% DDT or Rotenone (See page 80). 
920 PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. Special Strain. 
58 days. This is by far the most popular turnip for all purposes, because of its handsome shape, fine 
quality and attractive appearance. Our strain produces good sized, globe-shaped turnips, each one 
as smooth and round as the next, with a pure white color below the soil line and deep purple above. 
The flesh is white, crisp and of mild pleasant flavor. Excellent for table use and the best variety to 
grow for market and winter storage. Suitable for freezing. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.20. 
906 GOLDEN BALL. The Best Yellow Turnip. 65 days. This fine yellow- 
fleshed variety is early, fine-grained and of the best quality. The roots 
are round, smooth and attractive with a golden yellow skin. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.20. 
Purple Top White Globe 
928 SHOGOIN. Best Variety for “Greens.” 40 days. The tops grow 
rapidly and in great abundance and these “‘greens’’ are of mild pleasant 
flavor when cooked. The turnips are flattened, pure white and of fine 
quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.20. 
RUTABAGAS or Swede Turnips 
The Rutabagas require longer to mature than the common turnip 
and should be sown earlier. To get heavy crops of large rutabagas, sow 
the seed June 15 to July 1 in rows 2 to 2% feet apart. Thin to a foot 
apart. Dust the soil and the young plants to repel the flea beetles the 
901 ALTA SWEET. (New.) Most Delicious Yellow Variety. 
90 days. Developed by R. Simonet in Alberta, Canada, this has amaz- 
ing quality. It is a yellow fleshed rutabaga of the best market type, 
» well-shaped and almost completely 
neckless. They are fairly smooth, 
well colored with purple shoulders 
and deep golden below the soil level. 
But the best feature is the eating 
quality—fine-grained and smooth in 
texture, very mild and unusually 
sweet. Here is all the wonderful 
flavor of Macomber in a _ purple- 
topped yellow rutabaga that will sell 
on markets or roadside stands and 
bring customers back for more. Be 
sure to grow Alta Sweet this year. 
Pkt des Oz. 35c: 
14 Lh. 80c; Lb. $2.00. 
Alta Sweet 
same as for turnips. Use 5% DDT or Rotenone. (See page 80.) 
For table use, rutabagas can be sown later and will be of better 
quality, but not as large as when sown early. They keep well all winter 
stored in the cellar in moist sand or in pits. 
915 MACOMBER. White Flesh, Mild and Sweet. 
92 days. If you have not tried them, you will be delightfully surprised 
with the delicate flavor of Macomber turnips. Many people write us 
every year that they had no idea rutabagas could be so mild and 
sweet as Macomber. 
The roots are white, with purplish green tops, large, smooth, round 
and handsome and with practically no neck. The flesh is white, fine 
grained and of a mild sweet flavor. They will keep all winter and re- 
main in fine condition if properly stored. For best results, the seed 
should be sown about the middle or last of June in the Northern States. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 14 Lb. 80c; Lb. $2.00. 
910 IMPROVED LONG ISLAND. An Excellent Keeper. 90 days. These 
are large, nearly globe-shaped roots of the popular standard type, 
purple above ground and yellow below. They are of good quality, sell 
well on the market and are fine for storing. Our strain is smoother with 
less ‘‘neck’’ than most. Quite uniform and handsome. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.25. 
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