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14 Dorr's Iowa Seed Manual.

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Livingston's Favorite.

Livingston's Favorite-This new Tomato is now offered to the public for the first time, although it has been subjected to a most critical test for the past two seasons. It was originated by Mr. Livingston, the originator of the Acme, Paragon and Perfection, three of the best Tomatoes ever introduced. He claims that his "Favorite" is ahead of any of his other splendid varieties. He describes it as follows: "It is the largest perfect shaped Tomato in cultivation. It has no green core, is as smooth as an Apple, never cracks after ripening. It is a brilliant, dark, glossy-red color, ripening all over and through evenly. It has not as much early ripe fruit as some varieties, but it bears continuously till frost. It has but few seeds, and weighs heavier than any Tomato of its size. For canning or shipping it has no equal. The flavor is delicious." In packets only, 25c. each; 5 for $1.00.

One packet of each of the above three new Tomatoes for 50c.

Livingston's Perfection-This beautiful Tomato we offered two years ago for the first time. We have grown hundreds of bushels for seed and our fields
were pronounced by all who saw the ripe fruit, the handsomest sight ever witnessed. They were certainly magnificient. The Perfection is one of the largest early varieties known, being as early as the Canada Victor, and differing from most early sorts in continuing to bear abundantly until frost. It is perfectly smooth. It contains but few seeds, and is very solid. Is somewhat larger than the Acme, of a glossy, blood-red color; never sun-burns, but rather brightens from the effect of the sun. It ripens all over and through at the same time; is free from rot at the blossom end. Never becomes hollow late in the season; is a great yielder, and stands shipping exceedingly well.
The following is a specimen of how hundreds of our customers speak of the Perfection:

Muscatine County, Iowa, Dec. 14.

Mr. C. W. Dorr, Des Moines, Iowa.

Dear sir-The Perfection Tomato is the finest I ever saw.
G. W. Davies.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 1/4 lb. $1.10; lb. $4.00.

Conqueror-Large size, smooth, vines rather dwarf, very early. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c; lb. $2.25.
Canada Victor-Good size, symmetrical and handsome, fruit heavy, well-meated, rich flavor and very early. Oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c.
Essex Early Hybrid-A handsome, new, light pinkcolored Tomato; perfectly smooth, very solid, large size, rich flavor, ripens all through alike, very productive and highly profitable for market. Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c.
Acme-Among the earliest, medium size, very smooth, solid clear through, but few seeds, great bearer; vines stalky, color dark red tinged with purple, ripens evenly way up to the stem, delicious flavor, stands shipping exceedingly well. Extra selected seed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 1/4lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50.
Paragon- Large, bright crimson, medium early, very smooth; great yielder, ripens evenly, few seeds, Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c ; 1/4 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50.
Trophy-One of the largest and best, fine quality, medium early, heavy and solid. Great favorite. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 1/4 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50.
Golden Trophy-Has all the good qualities of the red variety, from which it is a sport. Golden yellow. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1.00.
Golden Rural-A new golden yellow, supposed to be a cross between Golden Trophy and Green Gage. Very early, round, smooth, prolific, exquisite flavor.
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 1/4 lb. $1.00.
General Grant-Very regular and symmetrical, firm and solid, fine flavor, well known. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c; lb. $2.00.
Hathaway's Excelsior-Early, medium to large, smooth as an Apple, excellent quality. Oz. 25c; 1/4lb. 75c; lb. $2.50.
Large Smooth Red-Smooth, handsome, bright red. Oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50.
Green Gage-Bright orange color, fine flavor, superior quality. Oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1.00.
Plum-Good for preserving or pickling. Oz. 30c.
Red Currant-Bright red, growing in long clusters. Oz 30c.
Cherry-Small, round, red, very prolific, superior for pickles. Oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c.