Bonny Best
Splendid, large, second-early red tomato. Our stock has been carefully reselected for earliness, solidity of fruit, smoothness and evenness in ripening up to the stem. It is a vigorous grower and quite prolific. Color is intense scarlet. Shape is perfect and remarkably uniform in size. Readily sells at top prices on the market. Ready for market in 100 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 80c; lb., $2.75, prepaid.
Splendid, large, second-early red tomato. Our stock has been carefully reselected for earliness, solidity of fruit, smoothness and evenness in ripening up to the stem. It is a vigorous grower and quite prolific. Color is intense scarlet. Shape is perfect and remarkably uniform in size. Readily sells at top prices on the market. Ready for market in 100 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 80c; lb., $2.75, prepaid.
Chalk's Early Jewel
Within a week as early as the famous Earliana, it is even a heavier cropper. Large handsome fruits, very solid, deep through, ripening right up to the stem without any cracks or green core. Flesh thick, solid, with comparatively few seeds; skin thin, but strong enough to make it a good shipper. Ready for market in 95 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 80c; lb., $2.75, prepaid.
Within a week as early as the famous Earliana, it is even a heavier cropper. Large handsome fruits, very solid, deep through, ripening right up to the stem without any cracks or green core. Flesh thick, solid, with comparatively few seeds; skin thin, but strong enough to make it a good shipper. Ready for market in 95 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 80c; lb., $2.75, prepaid.
Early marketeer
It is one of the earliest, handsomest, and heaviest bearing tomatoes in cultivation. The fruits are of medium size and a good marketable size is retained throughout the entire season. It is always smooth, of bright scarlet color; firm flesh, few seeds, and ripens evenly. Excellent in quality, being mild, pleasant, and of delicious flavor. An excellent sort for market and shipping and well adapted for forcing under glass. Pkt., 10c; ½ oz., 30c; oz., 50c; ¼ lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00, prepaid.
It is one of the earliest, handsomest, and heaviest bearing tomatoes in cultivation. The fruits are of medium size and a good marketable size is retained throughout the entire season. It is always smooth, of bright scarlet color; firm flesh, few seeds, and ripens evenly. Excellent in quality, being mild, pleasant, and of delicious flavor. An excellent sort for market and shipping and well adapted for forcing under glass. Pkt., 10c; ½ oz., 30c; oz., 50c; ¼ lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00, prepaid.
Enormous
Crimson Cusion or Beefsteak. The fruit grows very large and very smooth, with solid meat and few seeds. It is oval in shape rather that round, like “Stone.” It is very solid and keeps well on the vines after ripening; has rather few seeds and ripens all over and through at one time. The color is a clear deep red. Ripens in 125 days. Pkt., 10c; ½ oz., 25c; oz., 40c; ¼ lb., $1.35, prepaid.
Crimson Cusion or Beefsteak. The fruit grows very large and very smooth, with solid meat and few seeds. It is oval in shape rather that round, like “Stone.” It is very solid and keeps well on the vines after ripening; has rather few seeds and ripens all over and through at one time. The color is a clear deep red. Ripens in 125 days. Pkt., 10c; ½ oz., 25c; oz., 40c; ¼ lb., $1.35, prepaid.
Golden Queen
Best Yellow tomato. Handsome fruit of good size and very smooth, solid and meaty, mild in flavor. Color is a bright yellow, making a decidedly attractive dish when served together with red-fruited tomatoes. Ripens quite early and is a prolific bearer. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; ¼ lb., $1.35; lb., $4.50, prepaid.
Best Yellow tomato. Handsome fruit of good size and very smooth, solid and meaty, mild in flavor. Color is a bright yellow, making a decidedly attractive dish when served together with red-fruited tomatoes. Ripens quite early and is a prolific bearer. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; ¼ lb., $1.35; lb., $4.50, prepaid.
Isbell's Alpha Pink
The earliest pink tomato. The gardener who has a demand for pink tomatoes, will fine Alpha Pink just what he has been looking for. In addition to its extreme earliness, it is superior in table quality, in handsome shape and attractiveness. The plants are of such vigorous growth that fine fruits are produced, both extra early and until frost. The tomatoes are of grand flavor. Ready for market in 90 days. Pkt., 10c; ½ oz., 25c; oz., 40c; ¼ lb., $1.35; lb., $4.75,prepaid.
The earliest pink tomato. The gardener who has a demand for pink tomatoes, will fine Alpha Pink just what he has been looking for. In addition to its extreme earliness, it is superior in table quality, in handsome shape and attractiveness. The plants are of such vigorous growth that fine fruits are produced, both extra early and until frost. The tomatoes are of grand flavor. Ready for market in 90 days. Pkt., 10c; ½ oz., 25c; oz., 40c; ¼ lb., $1.35; lb., $4.75,prepaid.
Isbell's Colossal
The largest of all tomatoes. The Colossal was correctly named, as it is unquestionably the largest tomato in existence. In quality it is likewise supreme. The very thick, meaty flesh, few seeds, and mild flavor combine to give the Colossal a quality on a par with its immense size. Equally suitable for slicing, in salads, and for canning. The mild flavor appeals to many people who cannot eat sharper flavored sorts containing more acid. Colossal not only produces giant fruits, but it also is a big yielder. The tomatoes are of a deep purplish red color. If you have never tried Isbell's Colossal tomato, there is a fine surprise in store for you. Pkt., 20c; ½ oz., 40c; oz., 75c; ¼ lb., $2.75; lb., $10.00.
The largest of all tomatoes. The Colossal was correctly named, as it is unquestionably the largest tomato in existence. In quality it is likewise supreme. The very thick, meaty flesh, few seeds, and mild flavor combine to give the Colossal a quality on a par with its immense size. Equally suitable for slicing, in salads, and for canning. The mild flavor appeals to many people who cannot eat sharper flavored sorts containing more acid. Colossal not only produces giant fruits, but it also is a big yielder. The tomatoes are of a deep purplish red color. If you have never tried Isbell's Colossal tomato, there is a fine surprise in store for you. Pkt., 20c; ½ oz., 40c; oz., 75c; ¼ lb., $2.75; lb., $10.00.
Isbell's Earlibell
First on the market – Brings heaviest prices. Of all the splendid tomatoes we handle, we have received more letters of praise for Earlibell from our customers than for all the other early sorts combined. As an early sort of good size and quality, it has no equal. The large smooth fruits are uniform in size and produced in large clusters often containing a dozen or more, all of a deep glossy scarlet and colored, evenly up to the stem. In shape they are nearly round or slightly flattened. They are very thick meated with few seeds and the flavor is truly delightful. The strong sturdy vines bear heavily and hold the fruit up well and shade them against sunburn. Combining earliness and quality to such an unusual degree, it is the ideal first early tomato both for home and market growers. Pkt., 10c; ½ oz., 25c; oz., 40c; ¼ lb., $1.25; lb., $4.25, prepaid.
First on the market – Brings heaviest prices. Of all the splendid tomatoes we handle, we have received more letters of praise for Earlibell from our customers than for all the other early sorts combined. As an early sort of good size and quality, it has no equal. The large smooth fruits are uniform in size and produced in large clusters often containing a dozen or more, all of a deep glossy scarlet and colored, evenly up to the stem. In shape they are nearly round or slightly flattened. They are very thick meated with few seeds and the flavor is truly delightful. The strong sturdy vines bear heavily and hold the fruit up well and shade them against sunburn. Combining earliness and quality to such an unusual degree, it is the ideal first early tomato both for home and market growers. Pkt., 10c; ½ oz., 25c; oz., 40c; ¼ lb., $1.25; lb., $4.25, prepaid.
Isbell's Golden Colossal
The best way to describe the Golden Colossal is to say that it is just like our famous Colossal except in color, which is a beautiful golden yellow. Try a packet of these together with the red. Slices of the two on the table make a very attractive dish. Pkt., 15c; ½ oz., 40c; oz., 75c, prepaid.
The best way to describe the Golden Colossal is to say that it is just like our famous Colossal except in color, which is a beautiful golden yellow. Try a packet of these together with the red. Slices of the two on the table make a very attractive dish. Pkt., 15c; ½ oz., 40c; oz., 75c, prepaid.
Isbell's Improved Ponderosa
This fine favorite as grown by us is quite smooth, of immense size, very meaty, solid, and luscious. For family gardens it is deserving of universal use. Unsurpassed in fine quality for slicing. The vines are of strong growth and produce large clusters of beautiful tomatoes; they are extremely prolific and bear continuously until frost. The extra large, deep purple fruits are very fleshy with small seed cells; of extra sweet flavor. Pkt., 0c; ½ oz., 30c; oz., 50c; ¼ lb., $1.50; lb., $5.25, prepaid
This fine favorite as grown by us is quite smooth, of immense size, very meaty, solid, and luscious. For family gardens it is deserving of universal use. Unsurpassed in fine quality for slicing. The vines are of strong growth and produce large clusters of beautiful tomatoes; they are extremely prolific and bear continuously until frost. The extra large, deep purple fruits are very fleshy with small seed cells; of extra sweet flavor. Pkt., 0c; ½ oz., 30c; oz., 50c; ¼ lb., $1.50; lb., $5.25, prepaid
Isbell's Michigan Red Wonder
Produces large, smooth, solid tomatoes of rich deep red color in great abundance. The fruits begin to ripen soon after Earliebell and are nearly perfectly round, always smooth, and do not crack badly. Continues in bearing throughout the season which makes it an unusually heavy yielding sort. It is a splendid early table variety and is unexcelled for canning. A profitable early market sort because of its handsome appearance and the big crops it produces. We introduced this tomato thirteen years ago and it still holds its own and is justly popular. Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c; ¼ lb., $1.35; lb., $4.50.
Produces large, smooth, solid tomatoes of rich deep red color in great abundance. The fruits begin to ripen soon after Earliebell and are nearly perfectly round, always smooth, and do not crack badly. Continues in bearing throughout the season which makes it an unusually heavy yielding sort. It is a splendid early table variety and is unexcelled for canning. A profitable early market sort because of its handsome appearance and the big crops it produces. We introduced this tomato thirteen years ago and it still holds its own and is justly popular. Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c; ¼ lb., $1.35; lb., $4.50.
John Baer
The color is deep, glossy red – of good size and shape, with very solid flesh and few seeds. Ripens evenly right up to the stem and will not burst when dead ripe. It is a strong grower with just enough foliage to handle its immense loads of fruit. A popular early market variety and a great seller on the Detroit market. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; ¼ lb., 90c; lb., $2.75, prepaid.
The color is deep, glossy red – of good size and shape, with very solid flesh and few seeds. Ripens evenly right up to the stem and will not burst when dead ripe. It is a strong grower with just enough foliage to handle its immense loads of fruit. A popular early market variety and a great seller on the Detroit market. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; ¼ lb., 90c; lb., $2.75, prepaid.
Livingston's Globe
The Globe tomato is an extra good all-round sort. In time of ripening belongs among the main crop sorts. The fruits are fairly large, of globe shape, almost smooth; of firm flesh and has few seeds; ripens evenly; the color is purplish pink. An exceedingly productive variety of high quality; unsurpassed for slicing or to eat from the hand. Globe is the leader in the southern sections for shipping North. Ready for market in 110 days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; ¼ lb., $1.20; lb., $4.00, prepaid.
The Globe tomato is an extra good all-round sort. In time of ripening belongs among the main crop sorts. The fruits are fairly large, of globe shape, almost smooth; of firm flesh and has few seeds; ripens evenly; the color is purplish pink. An exceedingly productive variety of high quality; unsurpassed for slicing or to eat from the hand. Globe is the leader in the southern sections for shipping North. Ready for market in 110 days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; ¼ lb., $1.20; lb., $4.00, prepaid.
Marglobe
Wilt-Resistant. Its fine appearance, great productiveness, deep globe shape, fine scarlet color and superb table qualities are giving it first place wherever it is known. The tomatoes are heavy, meaty and almost coreless. In color is is a most beautiful scarlet, ripening well up to the stem. A very productive variety suitable for truck growing, shipping and canning. For the home garden we like it very much. Marglobe is a medium early sort; the plants are of robust and erect growth, its foliage shading the fruit and preventing sunscald. Marglobe is resistant to “nail-head rust.” Ripens 10 to 12 days later than Earliana. The seed we offer was grown by ourselves here in Michigan, from seed furnished by Prof. Pritchard of the U.S. Government Experiment Farm. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; ¼ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50, prepaid.
Wilt-Resistant. Its fine appearance, great productiveness, deep globe shape, fine scarlet color and superb table qualities are giving it first place wherever it is known. The tomatoes are heavy, meaty and almost coreless. In color is is a most beautiful scarlet, ripening well up to the stem. A very productive variety suitable for truck growing, shipping and canning. For the home garden we like it very much. Marglobe is a medium early sort; the plants are of robust and erect growth, its foliage shading the fruit and preventing sunscald. Marglobe is resistant to “nail-head rust.” Ripens 10 to 12 days later than Earliana. The seed we offer was grown by ourselves here in Michigan, from seed furnished by Prof. Pritchard of the U.S. Government Experiment Farm. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; ¼ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50, prepaid.
New Break o'Day
Break o'Day will fill a long-felt want for an early tomato with the good qualities of the popular and heavier yielding later sorts. From present indications it will be a most popular early tomato with market gardeners, large truckers and shippers. This new sort was developed by Prof. Pritchard of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The fruit is the same color, shape, size and solidity as Marglobe but ripens 10 to 15 days earlier. Break o'Day is a wonderful yielder and the vine is of spreading growth with good foliage to protect the fruit. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; ¼ lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50, prepaid.
Break o'Day will fill a long-felt want for an early tomato with the good qualities of the popular and heavier yielding later sorts. From present indications it will be a most popular early tomato with market gardeners, large truckers and shippers. This new sort was developed by Prof. Pritchard of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The fruit is the same color, shape, size and solidity as Marglobe but ripens 10 to 15 days earlier. Break o'Day is a wonderful yielder and the vine is of spreading growth with good foliage to protect the fruit. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; ¼ lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50, prepaid.
New Oxheart
Aptly named because of the distinctive heart-shaped fruits, which attain unusual size and are of the finest quality. Very solid tomatoes with decidedly few seeds; of mild flavor, less acid than other sorts. Pkt., 20c; ½ oz., 45c; oz., 75c; ¼ b., $2.75, prepaid.
Aptly named because of the distinctive heart-shaped fruits, which attain unusual size and are of the finest quality. Very solid tomatoes with decidedly few seeds; of mild flavor, less acid than other sorts. Pkt., 20c; ½ oz., 45c; oz., 75c; ¼ b., $2.75, prepaid.
New Yellow Oxheart
Resembles Oxheart very closely in size, shape and habit of growth but the color if bright yellow. Makes a handsome contrast when sliced with Oxheart. The flavor is very mild and pleasing. Pkt., 15c; ½ oz., 75c.
Resembles Oxheart very closely in size, shape and habit of growth but the color if bright yellow. Makes a handsome contrast when sliced with Oxheart. The flavor is very mild and pleasing. Pkt., 15c; ½ oz., 75c.
Scarlet Topper
Also called Pritchard in honor of the originator, the late Dr. Pritchard of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is a medium early sort, producing splendid highly colored globe-shaped fruits which resemble Marglobe and are of the same high quality but about a week earlier. They are extremely solid and have few seeds. The vines are sturdy, compact and disease resistant, with heavy foliage which protects the fruit. While a comparatively new sort it has already gained great popularity both for the home garden and as a commercial sort. Market gardeners find this variety sells readily and is a very profitable one to raise. Pkt., 10c; ½ oz., 25c; oz., 45c; ¼ lb., $1.35; lb., $4.75, prepaid.
Also called Pritchard in honor of the originator, the late Dr. Pritchard of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is a medium early sort, producing splendid highly colored globe-shaped fruits which resemble Marglobe and are of the same high quality but about a week earlier. They are extremely solid and have few seeds. The vines are sturdy, compact and disease resistant, with heavy foliage which protects the fruit. While a comparatively new sort it has already gained great popularity both for the home garden and as a commercial sort. Market gardeners find this variety sells readily and is a very profitable one to raise. Pkt., 10c; ½ oz., 25c; oz., 45c; ¼ lb., $1.35; lb., $4.75, prepaid.
White Beauty
We have at last been able to propagate a white tomato of good quality. The New White Beauty contains very little acid and so will make tomatoes agreeable to thousands of people who have heretofore avoided them on account of the acidity. White Beauty is ivory-white in color, showing no trace of red and the flesh is almost paper white. It grows about as large as the Stone. Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 40c.
We have at last been able to propagate a white tomato of good quality. The New White Beauty contains very little acid and so will make tomatoes agreeable to thousands of people who have heretofore avoided them on account of the acidity. White Beauty is ivory-white in color, showing no trace of red and the flesh is almost paper white. It grows about as large as the Stone. Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 40c.