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At 1 1 is a specimen of a derivative cross in w^hich three varie- 

 ties are combined as follows:, 75/103//103/// 10^/7103/ 181. 

 In addition to the lengthening influence of the "Magnus," there is 

 the "Sumatra Fig" at vi^ork, diluted (so to say) by the "Ponder- 

 osa" "blood" before it is brought into combination v^^ith the "Mag- 

 nus " which is likewise blended with the "Ponderosa," 



Tomatoes Offered for Trial. 



Last spring, only three crosses of the tomatoes were sent out 

 for practical testing and one of these, the "Magnerosa," only in 

 special cases because it was widely disseminated the year before. 

 Twenty-five plants of it were grown upon the Home Grounds 

 and the previous record was maintained for a superior midseason 

 variety producing solid, smooth, pink fruits. 



The following notes from the growers who received seed this 

 season confirms all that has been previously said. Those who 

 are growing it from the seed from their own crops of the pre- 

 vious year have not been asked to report. 



Reports from Testers for "Magnerosa" Tomato. 



"In good soil and properly irrigated, the result is very satis- 

 factory. Plant very vigorous and productive, fruit, generally 

 speaking, uniform in size, not quite as large as 'Ponderosa,' but 

 better shape, being smooth and nearly round." "The 'Mag- 

 nerosa' made a strong growth, and the fruit borne on the vines 

 is smoother than that borne on 'Ponderosa' vines — also it seems 

 to be more prolific." "Fruit solid and good quality, color right 

 up to stem, smooth and uniform in shape, which approaches the 

 spherical, color red, toned with lilac pink. The vines average 

 from two to five feet in length and bushy in proportion, well 

 set with fruit." "Plants were very large, having five or six 

 branches very well filled with fruit, these were started under 

 glass. The fruit is very uniform in shape." "This has proved 

 itself to be a very good kind of tomato; it has a good flavor, it 

 is large, smooth and a color which will make it sell. The foliage 

 is a good green of good growth and free from all blights." 

 "Strong growth, well fruited." "Vines very vigorous, large and 

 productive." " 'Magnerosa' is doing well." "Is a very vigorous 

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