Dreer's garden book 1904 Dreer's garden book : 1904 dreersgardenbook1904henr Year: 1904 MRTADRffiR -PHIIADELPH^I^A- Wi RELIABLE VE0E1ABLE SEEDS 45 Liebesnpfel, Ger. Tomate, Fr. Tomates, Sp. For early plants sow in holbeds early in March, in drills 5 inches apart and h inch dee)); when the plants are about 2 inches high transplant into another hotbed 4 inches apart each way; plant out in the open ground early in May, or as soon as danger -from frost is over, 4 feet apart each way in hills, which should have a shovelful of well-rotted manure mixed with the soil. Water freely at time of transp
Dreer's garden book 1904 Dreer's garden book : 1904 dreersgardenbook1904henr Year: 1904 MRTADRffiR -PHIIADELPH^I^A- Wi RELIABLE VE0E1ABLE SEEDS 45 Liebesnpfel, Ger. Tomate, Fr. Tomates, Sp. For early plants sow in holbeds early in March, in drills 5 inches apart and h inch dee)); when the plants are about 2 inches high transplant into another hotbed 4 inches apart each way; plant out in the open ground early in May, or as soon as danger -from frost is over, 4 feet apart each way in hills, which should have a shovelful of well-rotted manure mixed with the soil. Water freely at time of transplanting ; when the first fruit is set, pinch off the ends of the branches to obtain early fruit. Sufficient plants for a small garden can be grown in a shallow box or large flower-pot by placing it in a sunny window in a warm room or kilchen. .F)r late use sow in a sheltered border in May, and set out the plants in July ; the green fruit can be picked off before frost and â ripsned under glass. By training the vines on trellises or tying to stakes, the fruit will ripen better and be of finer quality. Ovvarf Stone. 25 cts (See 02., :e 10.) cts.; oz Pkt., 10 cts.; 2 , 50 cts.; \ lb., Pkt., pkts., $ Frogmore Selected. (See page 10.) Pkt., 15 cts.; \ oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 Cts. Best of AH. This is strictly a forcing Tomato, and for tlie purpose is far superior to either the Loril- lard or Miyllowir. The vines grow strong and healthy, and produce Tomatoes in heavy bunches at short distances all over the plant. The fruits grow to a good size, are very solid and firm, con- taining but few seedi; color deep scarlet. Pkt., 15 cts ; \ oz., 30 cts ; oz , 50 cts. Loriltard {Fjrdng). A good sort for forcing under glass as well as for outdoor culture ; bright, red, smooth, early. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 3') cts.; \ lb, $ Mayflower. E-ccellent fjr forcing or outside use ; medium siz;; bright red. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ Il>., 75 cts. Spark's Barliana. This is the earliest Tomato
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