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tions for several years until he has secured a superior strain. 

 a local variety. We shall not dispose of seeds this season. 



It is strictly 



Fig. 



Ithaca — }/ 2 Natural Size. 



La Crosse. (Salzer). — Indistinguishable from Dwarf Champion. 



Lorillard. — More satisfactory as a field tomato than in 1889, yet not equal 

 to many other varieties for this purpose. As a forcing tomato it ranks very 

 high, and upon this use of it we shall report in due time. 



Jlfansjield Tree. (Mills). — A rampant grower, bearing large and very 

 irregular fruit. Somewhat like Acme in appearance, but far more irregular. 

 Not productive, and unpromising. The most ridiculous things have been 

 claimed for this variety. 



Illatchless. (Burpee). — A good late variety. Smooth, even, firm, bright 

 red ; not so frequently cracked at base as many. 



Morning Star. (Salzer). — Indistinguishable from Mikado. 



Prelude. — Very early and very prolific, but small. Average weight of ripe 

 fruit, less than two ounces. An acquisition for the home garden. 



Red Cross. (Gregory). — Much like Perfection, but evidently inferior to it. 



Ruby. {Early Ruby. Henderson). — Medium size, bright red, early, 

 productive. First fruits even in size, smooth, and very handsome. Later 

 in season, more irregular fruits appear. Promising. 



Ruby Queen. (Childs). — Evidently the same as Table Queen of Hen- 

 derson. 



