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French Breakfast (Henderson). — One of the oldest, and still one of the best for 

 forcing or early gardens; oblong scarlet; meduim in size, with white tips; flesh 

 mild, white and firm. 



Red Rocket (Henderson). — Olive-shaped, scarlet; with small root ; firm and mild, 

 but soon becomes spongy. One of the best for forcing. 



Late Varieties. 



Long White Winter (Vaughan). — Large, crisp, juicy; one of tlie best white. 



Long White Vienna, or Lady Finger (Pearce). — A summer radish, vigorous 

 grower; roots long; flesh pure white; crisp; firm, but is liable soon to become 

 tough and pungent. 



Rose China (Pearce). — Skin pinkish; flesh white; is probably the best winter 

 variety. 



Long Black Spanish. — An old and well tried sort ; slsill gives good satisfaction. 



Among other varieties which appear to possess desirable qualities, the following 

 may be mentioned : Wood's Early Frame, Olive-shape Scarlet, Early White Turnip 

 and Long Purple. 



TOMATOES. 



There is a common impression existing in the minds^of many truck gardeners that 

 to get the best results tomatoes should be planttid in poor soil. This may be partially 

 true where earliness alone is desired. Numerous carefully conducted experiments, 

 notably those on the Experimental grounds of Cornell University, clearly disprove 

 the fallacy of the above as a general statement. In summing up conclusions at the 

 close of the season. Prof. Bailey says : " Liberal and even heavy manuring during 

 the present season gave great increase in yield over no fertilizing, although the 

 common notion is to the coiitrary. Heavy manuring does not appear, therefore, to 

 produce vine at the expense of fruit." 



Among the important points to be remembered in successful tomato culture, the 

 following are noted: 1. Select seed from the best fruits of the most vigorous 

 plants ; 2. Sow early, eight to ten weeks before planting ; 3. " Handle " frequently 

 — transplant two or three times before setting out — by which means strong, stocky 

 plants are obtained ; 4. Transplant to the open as early as possible, into warm, rich 

 well drained soil. 



A test of forty varieties has been made here during the past season, and it is 

 intended that the work shall be carried on each year, especially those lines bearing 

 on the selection and production of new varieties. Notes on varieties on trial this 

 year have been made on the date of blossoming; first ripe fruit; quality and 

 character of fruit ; and average yield per plant in pounds. 



The following varieties, from experience of the past season, appear to be the 

 most profitable for general cultivation, given in order of ripening :— 



Chemin Market. — A new variety, introduced by Yaughan, of Chicago. Medium 

 sized; round; somewhat cornered and elongated; deep red; cells well filled; and 

 walls thick ; a good shipper ; one of the best early sorts 



Ingnotum. — Originated with Prof. Bailey at the Michigan Experimental Station. 

 Large; round; regular; bright red, with a large solid core ; one of the best table 

 varieties, though it has not kept as well after picking as some other kinds. 



Favorite (Livingston). — One of the oldest, most generally cultivated and one 

 of the best. Coming in early, it continues fruiting for a long season ; a good 

 market variety. 



Potato Leaf. — Of the same type as Mikado and Table Queen. Large ; smooth ; 

 somewhat irregular; dull pink in colour ; very solid, consequently a good shipper; 

 very productive. 



Mikado. — Introduced by Henderson, of New York, in 1886. Has i-apidly come 

 to the front as a market variety. Large to very large ; smooth and almost regular ; 

 purplish pink; the color somewhat detracts from its appearance; very desirable. 



