. DeJong Floral and Seed Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) Iowa Catalogs; Nursery stock Iowa Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Iowa Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Gardening Iowa Equipment and supplies Catalogs. 46 DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA TOMATO Ger. Liebesapfel. Fr. Tomatoe. One ounce will produce about 2500 plants. Sow in hot-bed in March or April, or for want of hot-bed in window-pots or boxes, or in a warm border on the south side of a fence by the last of April or first of May. Thin to 3 or 4 inches to keep them low^ a
. DeJong Floral and Seed Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) Iowa Catalogs; Nursery stock Iowa Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Iowa Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Gardening Iowa Equipment and supplies Catalogs. 46 DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA TOMATO Ger. Liebesapfel. Fr. Tomatoe. One ounce will produce about 2500 plants. Sow in hot-bed in March or April, or for want of hot-bed in window-pots or boxes, or in a warm border on the south side of a fence by the last of April or first of May. Thin to 3 or 4 inches to keep them low^ and stocky, and when frosts are no longer to be feared, transplant to 4 by 4 feet apart. Hoe often and earth up a little until the plants are a foot high, when they must be sup- plied with supports, or be allowed to spread on the ground. Our Tomato seed is all saved with great care, and will please the most Early Jewel Tomato CHALK'S EARLY JEWEL. A large, smooth, and the finest flavored extra early bright red Toma- to. It is so hardy and vigorous in growth that a verj- early planting can be made in the open ground. The plants are vrell furnished with strong healthy foliage which protects the fruits from sun-scald, and enables the plants to per- fect an enormous crop. The fruits are very deep through from stem to blossom end, the solid flesh is entirely free from hard core, free from rot and do not crack open in wet weather. Comes highly recommended. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., ^4 lb., 75 cts. P0NDER03A. The largest Tomato grown. T<velve specimens have been exhibited that wsighed 16^:; pounds, and one monster tipping the scale at nearly four pounds. The vines are strong and vigorous, its fruits are very free from ridges . The skin is very firm, mak- ing it a fine variety for shipping purposes. It has remarkably solid fiesh and is almost seed- less; of dark rich crimson color; ics flavor is delicious, whether used or cooked. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35
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