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245. Same variety of tomatoes grown on dry and good soil. On the 



former (upper cut) there was not sufficient moisture to cause 



the fruit to fill out, and "rough" tomatoes were the result. 



should be started early, about March 1, under glass. They 

 should be " pricked off," when the second leaves appear, 

 three or four inches apart, into flats or boxes. These 

 boxes should be kept in a coldframe, to which an abun- 

 dance of light and air is admitted on warm, sunny days, 



