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binations can develop novelties. Its formula is 103/181///75// 

 75/26, which shows that "Magnus" (75) was bred upon 

 "Crimson Cushion" (26), then "Magnus" again was used as 

 the pollinator and upon this the cross of "Ponderosa" (103) 

 upon "Sumatra Fig" (181) was bred. It is not likely that this 

 coarse-leaved, somewhat plum-shaped sort will become popular 

 as the fruit is not of full marketable size. 



THE "jERSKY orange;." 



This unusual sort has sample fruits shown at 3. It has proved 

 a very attractive kind during another year. The parentage is 

 simple, namely, the "Station Yellow" (210) upon "Dwarf 

 Stone" (210/169). There is a possibility of this creation befng 

 of commercial value because the plants as such are satisfactor}^ 

 and the fruits of good form and flesh have a fine rich golden 

 color, C|uite unusual in tomatoes. 



"pink giant pear." 



This novelty, shown at 4, is the result of breeding "Pon- 

 derosa," "Sumatra Fig," "Magnerosa," "Globe," and "Magnus" 

 with the formula 103//103/181///227//194/75. There is 

 a distinct neck as seen, the main portion being quite thick-walled 

 and the cavities four or five in number. Frequently the fruits 

 are broad suggesting that two had been united from their be- 

 ginning as may be seen in three of the large specimens. While 

 this particular strain may not be of much commercial value, it is 

 likely that it will be a step towards one of great merit. 



THE "CUPID." 



This unusual tomato is a result of breeding together "Earli- 

 ana" and "Jewel" (33/66) for five generations. The fruit is 

 a choice red of medium size and broad egg-shape, with the 

 blossom-end having a well-defined point, thus producing an out- 

 line of a heart in longitudinal section and suggesting naturally 

 the name that has been assigned to it. There seems to be no 

 reason why this variety might not be of much merit as a forcing 

 sort for salads, etc., out of the regular season, as the slices are 

 very attractive when served upon lettuce. 



THE "banana." 



This form has appeared upon the breeding grounds as a re- 

 sult of a doulile combination, namely, "Magnus" upon the cross 



