Dreer's garden calendar : 1896 . dreersgardencale1896henr Year: 1896 The Stone Tomato. Liebesapfel, Ger. Tomate, Fr. Tomate, Sp. For early plants sow in hot-beds early in March, in drills 5 inches apart and \ inch deep; when the plants are about 2 inches high, transplant into another hot-bed 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 th
Dreer's garden calendar : 1896 . dreersgardencale1896henr Year: 1896 The Stone Tomato. Liebesapfel, Ger. Tomate, Fr. Tomate, Sp. For early plants sow in hot-beds early in March, in drills 5 inches apart and \ inch deep; when the plants are about 2 inches high, transplant into another hot-bed 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 a large flower-pot, by placing it in a sunny window in a warm room or kitchen. For 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 be ripened under glass. By training the tomato vines on trellises or tying to stakes, they will increase in productive- ness; the fruit will ripen better and be of finer quality. THE STONE. Fruit very large, bright scarlet, very smooth, ripening evenly to the stem without a crack ; exceedingly solid and firm-fleshed; one of the best. Selected seed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 75 cts., lb. $ EARLY MICHIGAN'. One of the best fruits of medium size to large, very early, solid, smooth and perfectly shaped, color rich red, of excellent flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 75 cts., lb. $ IMPERIAL. This new variety is highly recommended by leading growers. The originator claims it to be much earlier than any other; a beautiful, symmetrical and meaty tomato. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., \ lb. $ Acme, One of the best for family use; ripens evenly; of medium uniform size, round, very solid, of a pinkish color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 60 cts., lb. $ ATLANTIC PRIZE. An extra early and very productive variety, valuable to market growers. Pkt. 5 cts
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