VEGETABLE GROWING IN NEW SOUTH WALES. 



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Pink. A good yield er, but rather coarse ; more suitable for stock feed than 

 for the table. The growth of vine is not excessive, but the runners attain ^a 

 great length and root at every joint. The leaf is small and of the usual 

 type. A fair keeper, and a late variety. 



Pier son. A vigorous grower and good cropper. Produces plenty of vine, 

 with large leaves of the ivy type. Roots of good shape, but inclined to]crack; 

 of good quality for the table and keep well ; the colour of the roots is -a deep 

 cream. This variety is one of the best of the introduced ones. The roots 

 cluster around the main stem, are attractive and chunky in appearance. An 



early variety. 



Diseases and Pests. 



Convolvulus hawk moth (page 1 13 ) ; curly top (page 98). 



THYME. 



See Herbs (page 



TOMATO. 



The extensive cultivation of the tomato is of comparatively recent years, 

 but it has advanced so rapidly in public estimation as a useful, wholesome, 

 and delicious fruit or vegetable, that very large areas are annually planted 

 with it. In this State the production of early tomatoes for domestic use and 

 mid-season crops for sauce manufacturers is a distinct and profitable business, 

 occupying considerable areas. Our markets consume some thousands of tons 

 of tomatoes annually, the greater bulk being used by the various factories at 



