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SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

TOMATO

One ounce will produce about 2,500 plants.
Sow early in hotbeds or seed boxes and when plants
have four leaves transplant to four or five inches apart.
Give plenty of air and endeavor to secure a vigorous
growth. When all danger of frost is past, transplant to
open ground, four to six feet apart each way. Well
manured, light, sandy soil is best, but it must be remembered
that a surplus of manure stimulates leaf growth
to the detriment of fruit. Through long years of selection
we have now a stock of tomato seed which is far superior
to that of most other dealers. Our packets contain
from 500 to 1,000 seeds.

SPARKS' EARLIANA. Probably no early tomato introduced
in many years has attracted so much attention
and has so large a sale as Sparks' Earliana.
It is not only extremely early, but is remarkable
for its large size, handsome shape, and beautiful
bright red color. Its solidity and fine qualities are
fully equal to many of the best late sorts. Extra
early tomatoes are one of the most profitable crops
for the market gardener as well as especially desirable
in the home garden. You will make no mistake
in planting the Earliana. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, 1/4
lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50.

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MATCHLESS. Well wORthy of its name, for in beauty, color and symmetry of form it
is indeed without a peer. Vines are of strong, vigorous growth, well set with fruit, which
is entirely free from core, of finest flavor, very rich cardinal red color, and not liable to
crack from wet weather; of large size, and the size of the fruit is maintained throughout
the season. Solid, of fine quality and keeps well. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.

IOWA STANDARD. Of medium size,
with perfect shape and one of the
most productive varieties that we
have ever seen, the fruit being so
perfect and even as to almost have the
appearance of having been made ina mold. Pkt.
10c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. 90c, lb. $3.00.

ACME. Valuable for early market; medium
size, color a glossy red with purplish tinge. Pkt.
5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.25.

IMPROVED TROPHY. Our Improved Trophy is
vigorous and productive; its large, solid, smooth,
fine-flavored fruit will satisfy the most exacting.
Also much liked for canning. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4
lb. 65c, lb. $2.25.

FAVORITE. Bears clusters of 3 to 7 tomatoes
of a rich, dark red color, very smooth, flesh trim.
A nice canning variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c,
lb. $2.25.

PERFECTION. Large and round, smooth, handsome
red fruit of highest quality. It proves very
satisfactory for forcing under glass. Pkt. 5c, oz.
20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.25.

LIVINGSTON'S BEAUTY. Originated with the
late Mr. A. W. Livingston, of Franklin County,
Ohio, and is one of the best ever introduced. Its
size, beauty, shape, color, flavor, durability and
productiveness make it desirable to growers. Pkt.
5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.

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JUNE PINK. This may briefly be described as a pink Sparks' Earliana.
About ten days earlier than most of the early sorts. Fruits medium size,
smooth, without cracks or green core. Skin is tough, thus making it a
good shipper. Color is bright pink. Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50.

JAPANESE CLIMBING. A great novelty. Beyond comparison the tallest
growing variety that we know of, growing 10 to 12 feet high and
bearing fruit way to the tip. Fruits are of a nice medium size, of fine
shape, solid, smooth and of a beautiful shining crimson color. They are
produced in great clusters and the plant
is productive and a continous bearer.
One plant properly trained on a trellis will
produce more fruit than a dozen ordinary
tomato plants. Fruits contain few seeds
and are of superior flavor. If the seed is
started early in the house they will begin
fruiting in July and one or two well developed
plants will produce enough fruit
for a small family the entire season, and
every owner of a garden, no matter how
small, should grow this wonderful tomato.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 75c.

GOLDEN QUEEN. Best of the large
yellow varieties. Fruit smooth, of finest flavor; ripens evenly; a handsome sort. Pkt. 5c,
oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.

PONDEROSA. Very large, inclined to be irregular in shape, but of fine quality. Purplish
red. Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50.

CRIMSON CUSHION. Persons having only a small garden will appreciate this as
it can be grown on trellises and in this way three to four times as much fruit can be
grown on same space. Grows 7 to 10 feet high, if desired, but as most of fruit is
borne three or four feet from the ground, well out of reach of chickens. It is just as
well to trim off tips. Fine quality, extremely large and excellent for slicing or canning.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, 1/4 lb. $1.00. lb. $3.50.

WONDER MAGNUS. Of immense size, deep, rich, red color, very solid and containing
very few seeds. We secured this variety from the introducers, and as many
of our customers know it favorably we do not hesitate to recommend it to all of our
patrons. A favorite for canning purposes because of color. Each season seems to add
to its popularity for all purposes. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, 1/4 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00.

TOMATO PLANTS OF STANDARD VARIETIES ARE OFFERED AT LOW PRICES ON PAGE 38