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notwithstanding which there was very little of the tomato rot, sa 
the only effect of the frequent showers was to retard the ripening 
of the fruits. In fact it has been very generally noticed through 
this section that the tomato has been very backward in 
ripening through the whole season. By, referring to the table, — 
it will be seen that, in all but one case, the yield of green — 
tomatoes was in excess of the ripe, making the yield of ripe 
tomatoes fall below the average. Still in this immediate vicinity uy 
the green fruits sold for about as much as the midseason ae 
ones, causing but little loss on account of the weather. 
The test of tomato seeds, ripe fruits versus green fruits; large’ 
versus small fruits (page 329 of eighth annual report) has been 
continued this season, the results confirming those of previous 
years, also the remarks on the same page in regard to the scant 
foliage being one of the causes for earliness in ripening, seem to 
be particularly proven by the results attained this season with 
plants that have been kept trimmed. 
DESCRIPTION OF Tosewrotis TESTED. ‘ 
Atlantic Prize.— Of but medium growth. Not very productive - a 
but early. Fruits of medium size, usually smooth and of good | 
color. 
Brandywine Of rank growth. Foliage large and long leaf 
stalks. Very productive. Fruits average large size, smooth and 
a very fine shade of red. Showy when sliced. Season medium. — 
Chemin.— Of rank growth. Plants very productive. Fruits 
under size, flattened on sides, giving them a squared appearance. 
Flesh of a mealy nature. Very fine flavor. 
Dwarf Champion.—This has not been as productive this year — 
as last. Fruits of good size and fine quality. Season medium. 
Early Ruby.— Growth weak. Foliage finely cut. Fairly pro- 
ductive. Fruits small and irregular. Season early. 
Glen Cove.—Of rank growth and foliage large. Season medium. Bes 
Very productive of large sized fruits. Smooth and of fine appear- — 
ance. Very meaty. 
