. Alpha Tomatoes, About 2-3 Natural Size MARGLOBE TOMATO This is a recent introduction of great merit, developed by the Bureau of Plant Industry, U. S. Dept. of Agri- culture. It is as early as Bonny Best and produces large smooth, meaty, globular red fruits, which ripen evenly, and are free from cracks. An extremely heavy crop- per, immense yields of excellent fruits being reported from every region where tried. At the depart- ment's Experimental Farm at Ar- lington, from a 3^2 acre field, 21 tons per acre were picked, with still another light picking to make. This variety should be especiall
. Alpha Tomatoes, About 2-3 Natural Size MARGLOBE TOMATO This is a recent introduction of great merit, developed by the Bureau of Plant Industry, U. S. Dept. of Agri- culture. It is as early as Bonny Best and produces large smooth, meaty, globular red fruits, which ripen evenly, and are free from cracks. An extremely heavy crop- per, immense yields of excellent fruits being reported from every region where tried. At the depart- ment's Experimental Farm at Ar- lington, from a 3^2 acre field, 21 tons per acre were picked, with still another light picking to make. This variety should be especially valuable to those who are in dis- tricts troubled with rust and wilt, and particularly in the Southern States, as this strain is immune. Oz., $; Yi lb., §; lb., $ Preserving Tomatoes. The following small-fruited varieties are used for making preserves, and are also quite ornamental: Pear-shaped Red, Pear-shaped Yellow, Yellow Plnm, Yellow Cherry, Red Cherry, Red Currant, Red Peach, Strawberry, or Ground Cherry. Each at 10 cts. per pkt.; % oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; % lb., $
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