“Tomatoes 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
An ounce will produce about 2000 plants. 
Tomatoes do best on light, warm, not over- 
rich soil. Sow in hotbed or window box (where 
60 degree Fahrenheit is the minimum night 
temperature) in March, in rows 3 inches apart 
and one-half inch deep. Cover firmly. Later 
sowings may be made to the end of April. When 
seedlings are 3 inches high, transplant 4 inches 
apart each way in hotbeds, cold frames, or 
singly in 3-inch pots. Harden plants by expos- 
ing to the air occasionally. After warm weather 
is settled, set out plants 3 to 4 feet apart each 
way in hills, into each of which fertilizer has 
been previously mixed. Water freely at time of 
transplanting and shelter from sun until plants 
are well established. 
STOKESCROSS No. 4 Hybrid. The brilliant 
F, hybrid is looked upon as a variety of enor- 
mous importance by the grower and shipper 
group. Produces large, solid, highly flavored 
fruit in large quantities. 75 days from trans- 
planting Pkt., 25c; 0z., $5.00. 
STOKESCROSS No. 5 Hybrid. It has a long 
harvest season. Its hybrid vigor stands out in 
its heavy production of highly flavored and high- 
ly colored fruit. 
ounce fruit ripens in about 80 days. 
Pkt., 25c; 0z., $5.00. 
BEAUTY. Fruit large, very smooth, excellent 
flavor, color purplish pink. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 o7., 30c; 0z., 55c. 
* BONNY BEST. Large size Tomatoes, bright 
scarlet in color. Excellent variety for the can- 
ner as it yields from 12 to 15 tons to the acre. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 072., 35c; 02z., 60c. 
COMET. An excellent greenhouse sort, heavy 
yielder. Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 40c; 02z., 70c. 
DWARF CHAMPION. Dwarf, compact, up- 
right growth. Fruit smooth and solid. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 45c; 0z., 80c. 
It is nearly crack-proof. 6- ‘ 
GOLDEN JUBILEE. The best yellow-orange 
variety, fruit smooth and globe-shaped with ex- 
cellent flavor. Pkt., 15c. 
* JOHN BAER. The rich, scarlet-red fruits 
are thick and slightly flattened at the top; 
smooth, firm and of medium large size. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 30c; 072., 55c. 
*MARGLOBE. Certified. Resists rust and 
wilt. Almost round; of large size and bright 
red color. It is one of the most productive 
Tomatoes in cultivation. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 30c; 02., 55c. 
* PRITCHARD. A great advance in the early 
class. Ripens with Earliana and ahead of Bonny 
Best. Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 30c; 02., 55c. 
QUEENS. Certified. 70 days. A large early 
market Tomato introduced by Professor Lyman 
G. Schermerhorn of Rutgers University. Queens 
produces large clusters of 6-ounce fruit. Foliage 
is light, blossoms set profusely and size is main- 
tained well into the season. Before its introduc- 
tion Queen was subjected to 10 years testing and 
widespread trials. Our seed is produced from 
stock supplied by Prof.  Schermerhorn. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 55c; oz., $1.00. 
RUTGERS. Wilt-resistant. Has thick outer 
and inner walls of solid meat. It is globe- 
shaped, scarlet-red in color, resembling Mar- 
globe. Ripens first in the center of the fruit so 
that when red on the outside, the Tomatoes are 
ripe all through. Rutgers is in great demand 
for all purposes. Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 30c; 02., 55c. 
STOKESDALE. Fine for market and canning; 
medium size fruit, globe-shaped and bright 
scarlet color. The fruit ripens evenly and is 
very free of cracks and blemishes. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 30c; 02., 55c. 
Dependable Table TURNIPS 
An ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. If 
sown in drills, one pound is required for 
an acre; if sown broadcast, less seed is 
sufficient if sown evenly. 
Culture: For early, sow seed of flat varieties 
in open ground in spring in drills 1 foot or 
more apart, using seed sparingly. Thin to 3 or 
4 inches apart. For succession, sow every two 
weeks until June. For fall and winter, sow in 
July and August. A good crop may often be 
grown by scattering seed thinly in the cornfield 
at last cultivation. For Rutabagas, sow seed in 
seed-bed in spring and transplant to good warm 
soil in rows at least 2 feet apart and 8 to 10 
inches apart in the rows, or sow in open ground 
during June and early July. Take up roots just 
before winter, top and store in cool cellar, or 
pit outdoors. 
EARLY WHITE MILAN. Roots flat, smooth 
and symmetrical, pure white. Top very small, 
upright, and compact, permitting close planting. 
The earliest and much the best of any extra 
early white variety. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 25c. 
EARLY PURPLE MILAN. Differs from the 
preceding in that the roots are not quite so 
thick and are purple on top. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 25c. 
EARLY PURPLE-TOP FLAT. A well known 
variety and very extensively grown. Roots 
smooth, white, with the upper portion purplish 
red. Pkt., 15c; 02., 25c; 44 Ib., 70c. 
* WHITE EGG. More extensively grown than 
any other variety. White, egg-shaped, smooth 
and symmetrical, of medium size; flesh firm, 
sweet and mild. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 25c; 14 Ib., 70c. 
A Great Favorite 
Early Purple Top 
White Globe 
One of the handsomest varieties, the upper 
portion of the root being a purplish red, 
the lower pure white. A rapid grower, at- 
taining a marketable size sooner than other 
large, globular varieties. Of the best qual- 
ity and an excellent keeper. 
Pkt., 15c; oz., 25c; 14 Ib., 70c. 
GOLDEN BALL or ORANGE JELLY. Of 
globular form, medium size, skin rich orange; 
flesh pale amber, very fine grained, mild and 
sweet. One of :the most attractive, of the best 
quality and keeps well. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 25c; 14 Ib., 70c. 
YELLOW GLOBE. The standard yellow va- 
riety. The form is round, slightly flattened. 
Largely grown for stock, and to some extent for 
market. An excellent keeper. 
Pkt., 15c; 02., 25c; 14 Ib., 70c. 
COW HORN or LONG WHITE. Root long, 
slightly crooked and grows nearly half above 
ground. Clear white, except a little green at 
top. Though more largely used for feeding 
stock, it is a fine table variety, being tender and 
of mild flavor. Of very rapid growth. 
Pkt., 15c; 02z., 25c; 14 lb., 70c. 
Are the Backbone of Every 
Successful Vegetable Garden 
STONE. Vines vigorous and productive; fruit 
large, smooth, deep red in color, and heavy. 
The best all around variety where earliness is 
not important. Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 30c; 02., 55c. 
VALIANT. Certified. New extra early with 
large, deep, nearly round fruits which ripen to 
rich red color without green spots. Nearly as 
early as Earliana, but larger and finer fruited. 
The vines are vigorous and bear a heavy crop 
on well-fertilized, moderately heavy soil. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 45c; 02., 80c. 
WALTHAM SCARLET. Medium sized early 
selection from the Waltham Experiment Station 
for garden planting. A fine general purpose 
variety. Pkt., 15c; Y% oz., 50c; 02., 85c. 
RED PLUM. (Italian.) Pkt., 15c. 
YELLOW PLUM. Pkt., 15c. 
YELLOW HUSK or STRAWBERRY. 
Pkt., 15c. 
Tomato 
Rutabaga 
or 
Swede Turnip 
WHITE FRENCH or ROCK. Also an old and 
popular sort. Roots a little longer than Sweet 
Russian, but does not otherwise differ. Valu- 
able for table or feeding. 
Pkt., 15c; 02., 25c; 14 Ib., 70c. 
GOLDEN PURPLE TOP. The finest Purple 
Top. A beautifully shaped Turnip, very hardy, 
having excellent eating qualities. 
Pkt., 15c; 02., 25c; 14 Ib., 70c. 
LONG ISLAND IMPROVED. Grows much 
larger than other American varieties, is, there- 
fore, desirable for stock, but equally desirable 
for the table and market, as it is tender and 
sweet and of very attractive appearance. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., 25c; 14 Ib., 70c. 
Successful Tobacco Seed 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. A hardy 
cigar variety, well adapted to growing in 
the middle and northern states. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., $1.00. 
HAVANA. 
Leaf very thin, fine texture. 
Much used for cigar wrappers. 
Pkt., 15c; 0z., $1.00. 
20 Vegetable Seeds 
ROSS BROS. CO., Worcester, Mass. 
