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like to see the manner of cutting, as mentioned, explained by Mr. 
Scott. 
-Have been informed of the discovery of a new way of gro ving 
and ripening tomatoes to get them into market 10-15 days earlier 
than by any other way, but the details were a secret. Earliness is 
a very important consideration and forcing will yet become an im- 
portant branch of business about our cities. , 
Mr. Grimes :—Glad to see the vegetables placed on the table. 
It is a subject we cannot afford to overlook. Vegetable garden- 
ing stands intermediate between fruit growing and farming. Would 
like to have a committee to report on the vegetables as well as upon 
fruits. Potatoes I cut first lengthwise, and then cut down to one 
eye to a piece. Have been interested in potatoes, and have tried 
many varieties. Was first to get the Early Rose in my section. 
Varieties of Potatoes and Peas. 
Mr. Scott :—(In answer to questions.) There is not much dif- 
ference between Extra Early Vermont and Early Rose, in value. 
_ The Early Ohio gave no small ones, and is of great promise. Late 
Rose promises to be good for late Veitch’s Perfection pea is very 
productive, and a good late pea. Early Caractacus was the earliest 
of all, and Blue Peter the best early pea, considering all points. 
‘Mr. Hart :—Is the Snowflake potato of good table quality? It 
is not so with me. I got one pound and grew 113 bushels from it. — 
Mr. Scott :—The quality of the Snowflake is good. Canada Vic- 
tor tomato was earliest. Hathaway’s Excelsior was a little later 
than Victor, but best in several characteristics. 
Mr. Dartt:—I had a variety of potato called the White Rose, 
which was great on the yield, but not of good quality. 
Mr. Smith:—I got the Late Rose from Mr. Campbell, of Ohio. 
It produced great vines, but cannot say as to yield. 
Mr. Scott :—(In answer to question.) Hathaway’s Excelsior and 
General Grant tomatoes are more productive than Canada Victor. 
Lima Beans. 
Mr. Harris inquired about the improved Lima Beans advertised 
by Dreer. Had grown Lima Beans and raised a great many. (No 
one knew about them.) 
Mr. Smith gave his experience last summer in raising Lima Beans. 
