. 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. 28 DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA TOMATO—Continued One ounce will produce about 2500 plants. Sow in hot-bed in March or April, or for want j of hot-bed in window-pots or boxes, or in a warm ! border on the south side of a fence by the last j of April or first of May. Thin to 3 or 4 inches to keep them low and stocky, and w
. 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. 28 DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA TOMATO—Continued One ounce will produce about 2500 plants. Sow in hot-bed in March or April, or for want j of hot-bed in window-pots or boxes, or in a warm ! border on the south side of a fence by the last j 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 fee* j 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 ; srreat care, and will please the most critical. PONDEROSA. The largest Tomato grown. Twelve specimens have been exhibited that weighed 16 V2 pounds, and one monster tipping the scale at nearly four pounds. The vines are strong and vigorous, its rsassive fruits are very free from ridges . The skin is very firm, mak- ing it a fine variety for shipping purposes. It has remarkably solid flesh and is almost seed- less; of dark rich crimson color; its flavor is delicious, whether used raw or cooked. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., % lb. $ THE STONE. This variety is very large, and of bright scarlet color; very smooth, ripening ev- enly to the stem without a crack, exceedingly solid, is an excellent shipper; quality the very best; fine for canning; a good keeper; without hard core. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., V\ lb. 75 cts. DWARF CHAMPION. This variety is dwarf and compact in habit; it stands up well, even when loaded with fruit; having a stiff, bushy stem, can be planted close together; very early. It is always smooth and attractive in appearance; the skin is tough and the flesh solid. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.,
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