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toiiiat<^os of the size of Larg'e cherries. It was observed that some 

 plants ]n'odnced fruits that averaged larger than those of others, 

 while six were pink, following the "Dwarf Champion" parent, and 

 the other fourteen were red, like the "Cnrrant." 



There is, perhaps, but little of practical value in the results of 

 this cross. The dwarf forms may serve as useful plants f.ir pro- 

 ducing small, neat fruits in great abundance for pickling or where 

 a small, round tomato may be of special use. Seed by inbreeding 

 was obtained from these plants. 



It was observed that the flea-beetles, and possibly other insects, 

 were more apt to eat the foliage of these crosses than that of the 

 ordinary sorts. 



NaToiv-Leaved Tomato Planti. 



Several plants of the "filiform" type of foliage were found 

 among the crosses the present season. These agree, in general, 

 with those that were first noticed the previous year and noted in 

 the Report (1905) upon page 472. These plants are peculiar in 

 having the ex])ansions of the leaves reduced to narrow threads, not 

 much more than the main veins remaining. The general' appear- 

 ance of a spray of a filiform plant is shown upon the right side in 

 Plate IX. Frequently the terminal portion of the leaf is broader 

 than any other similar portion, giving a strange aspect to the plant. 

 The flowers partake of the slender, elongated nature of the foliage, 

 and are therefore somewhat longer and very much narrower in the 

 envelopes than the common blossoms. They form the most striking- 

 variation that has been observed in tomato flowers, which, as a rule, 

 are quite constant. 



The plants showing this type of leaf are not fruitful, and do not 

 seem to be of any practical use. Seeds have been obtained from 

 inbred plants that the peculiarity may be further studied as to its 

 persistence and efl'ect when bred with the ordinary kinds. 



TOMATO PLANTS FROM CUTTINGS. 



Cuttings were taken from several of the most acceptable tomato 

 plants that were grown in the greenhouse and placed in the garden. 

 The following is the list, with occasional comment: 



"Atlantic Prize-Washington" (7/212) gave one plant, not 

 thrifty. 



