Archive image from page 18 of Delano Bros catalogue of choice. Delano Bros. catalogue of choice field and garden seeds delanobroscatalo1890dela Year: 1890 ACME TOMATO, OPTIMUS TOMATO. Optimus—Grows in clusters; fruit regular in size, smooth; crimson scarlet color; and of good flavor, 5c pkt., 20c oz.; 60c Mikado (New)—This is one of the grandest tomatoes ever grown. Purplish tinted fruit, very large and fine flavored. Vines have diff'erent leaves from other varieties, resembling the potato leaf more closely than the tomato. 5c pkt., 25c oz., 75c i ib. $ cash for largest Mikado tomato sen
Archive image from page 18 of Delano Bros catalogue of choice. Delano Bros. catalogue of choice field and garden seeds delanobroscatalo1890dela Year: 1890 ACME TOMATO, OPTIMUS TOMATO. Optimus—Grows in clusters; fruit regular in size, smooth; crimson scarlet color; and of good flavor, 5c pkt., 20c oz.; 60c Mikado (New)—This is one of the grandest tomatoes ever grown. Purplish tinted fruit, very large and fine flavored. Vines have diff'erent leaves from other varieties, resembling the potato leaf more closely than the tomato. 5c pkt., 25c oz., 75c i ib. $ cash for largest Mikado tomato sent us by Nov. 1st, from seed bought of us, Livingston's Favorite—Is one of the largest and most perfect shaped varieties in cultivation. Is very prolific, has few seeds, solid flesh, and bears shipping long distances. Color scarlet, oc pkt., 25c oz, 60c } ib. Dwarf Champion — One of the most valuable tomatoes, of recent introduction. Resembling no other variety. Plants dwarf, stems stiflT, needing no support. Is very early and wonderfully productive. Fruit scarlet in color, perfectly round and smooth. Is a very shy seeder. 15c per packet. Plants furnished in season by mail LIVINGSTON'S FAVOKITE TOMATO. 50c per 100.
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