. Dreer's 1909 garden book. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. HENRTADREERWIIADELPHIAW^RELIABLEVEGETABLE SEEDS 41 TOMATO-'^"""""'- The Stone. Dreer's selected stock. (See cut.) Fruit very large and deep; bright scarlet; smooth, ripening evenly to the stem without a crack; exceed- ingly solid and firm-fleshed, of the finest quality. The plants grow vigorously and are very productive; the Tomatoes are heavy and thick-meated, making it an extremely valu
. Dreer's 1909 garden book. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. HENRTADREERWIIADELPHIAW^RELIABLEVEGETABLE SEEDS 41 TOMATO-'^"""""'- The Stone. Dreer's selected stock. (See cut.) Fruit very large and deep; bright scarlet; smooth, ripening evenly to the stem without a crack; exceed- ingly solid and firm-fleshed, of the finest quality. The plants grow vigorously and are very productive; the Tomatoes are heavy and thick-meated, making it an extremely valuable Variety for family use and for canning purposes. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. New Dwarf Stone. This new Tomato was origin- ated by "Livingston," the Tomato specialist. In habit of vine it resembles Dwarf Champion, but is of stronger growth, and stands more erect. The To- matoes resemble the original Stone in color, shape, and, what is remarkable for an erect sort, they are practically the same size. The shape is perfect, with good skin, very solid flesh, ripens evenly and is of excellent flavor. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; £ lb., $ Matchless. A large, bright red Tomato, very solid and meaty, containing but few seeds. The flavor is excellent. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; £ lb., 85 cts. Truckers' Favorite. A large and handsome vari- ety. Fruits purple, thick-meated and fine flavor. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts. t } lb., 85 cts. Crimson Cushion. Large size, sometimes weigh one pound. Nearly Tound and of very good quality, being free from acid taste; color bright scarlet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; £ lb., $ Livingston's Globe. In shape this Tomato is distinct from all others, being a beautiful globe, with quite a goodly per- centage of elongated (stem to blossom) fruits. It is of large size, always smooth, firm-fleshed, very few seeds, especially in the early fruits; ripens evenly, through and through; a fine glossy rose in color, tinged with
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