. For early plants sow in hotbeds early in March, in drills 5 inches apart and J incli deep; when the plants are about 2 inches Tiigh, 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 eacli way in hills, which should have a i^hovelful 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 sliallow box or large flower-pot by
. For early plants sow in hotbeds early in March, in drills 5 inches apart and J incli deep; when the plants are about 2 inches Tiigh, 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 eacli way in hills, which should have a i^hovelful 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 sliallow box or large flower-pot by placing it in a sunny window in a warm room or kitchen. For late use sow in a sheltered border m May, and set out the plants in July; the green fruit can be picked off before frost and i ripened under glass. By training the vines on trellises or tying to stake, the fruit will ripen better and be of finer qualily. Dreer'S Earliest Cluster. The earliest and best extra early variety on the market. (See jjage 8.) Pkt., 15 cts.; -ioz., 30cts.; oz,, 50 cts.; I lb., $ Livingston's Globe. A fine new variety, globe-shape and productive. (See page f 40 cts.; \ lb., Best of All {Forcing). and produce Tomatoes all over the i>Iant. The solid nntl firm, containin;. 10 cts.; .J oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts. L,orU\ard (Forcing-). A good sort for-forcing under glasN as well as for outdoor culture; britjht red, smooth, early. Pkt., 10 cts ; oz., 35 cts.; ^ lb., § Mayflower. Excellent for forcing or outside use; medium size ; bright red. Pkt., 5 Cts.; oz., 25 cts.; ^ lb., 75 cts. Frograore Selected. A forcing variety of great merit. The plants are healthv and very productive, the fruit growing in large clusters. Shape round, color deep bright red. Pkt., 10 cts.; i oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 Cts. Dreer'S Earliest of All. Very early, medium size. Flesh is solid, color brilliant red. The fruits grow in clusters, and continue to ripen until fall. Put., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; ^ lb.
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