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flattisli fruits. In this cross, the seed cavities are large as com- 

 pared with the cross last descriljed but superior to it in length 

 and smoothness as well as color of the frnit. 



"Magnerosa" (75 103). 



A fair sample of this new variety of Station tomato is added 

 here (5) by way of comparison and to show an average fruit in 

 its third generation upon the Home Grounds. " The broken center- 

 is well shown in the section, as also the thickness of the wall and 

 number and size of the seed cavities. 



'Magnerosa" npon "Aristocrat-Extra Early Tree'' (15ll03lllllll59) 



By com]>ining the "Magnerosa" with a cross of "Aristocrat"' 

 upon "Extra Early Tree," a set of plants was obtained showing, 

 much variability. The fruits Avere large but too irregular (6) and,, 

 coming late in the season, were not especially desirable. It re^ 

 mains to determine what careful selection may be able to bring out 

 and iix in this combination. The breeding together of more than 

 two varieties is usually a loss of time and trying to the piatienoe. 



" Ponderosa-Doke of York" (103/32). 



Two rows of the cross of "Ponderosa" upon "Duke of York"' 

 were grown the present season and all the plants were of large size 

 and produced much fruit during the middle of the season. The- 

 tomatoes were too large and irregular for the market. The flesh 

 was of a flne pink color and the small seed cavities were scattered' 

 through the center, making a solid fniit (7). It is likely that, by 

 breeding, the undesirable features may be removed and a tine va- 

 riety secured. 



"Stone-Bast of All " (12l/l2). 



At 8 is shown, a slice^view of the above cross, which is not an 

 entirely satisfactory fruit because of its medium small size. Tliere 

 were, however, some very superior tomatoes and somewhat earlier 

 than the "Stone." The color was a very desirable bright red.. 

 By selection for gTeater size this cross may prove acceptable. 



