638 MISCELLANEOUS VEGETABLES. 



six or eight feet, and, in strong soil, of more than ten feet ; 

 fruit pinkish-red, or rose-red, of large size, comparatively 

 smooth and regular, flattened, remarkably solid, and well 

 filled to the centre, and, when cooked, yielding a large re- 

 turn in proportion to its bulk ; flesh firm, well flavored, with 

 comparatively few seeds intermixed. In this last respect, 

 not unlike the Seedless. 



When started at the same time, it ripens two weeks after 

 the early varieties, and continues to yield in great abundance 

 until the plants are destroyed by frost. It is considered one 

 of the best sorts for cultivation for the market, and by many 

 is preferred to all others for the garden. 



On the authority of a recent writer, the variety has already, 

 to some extent, degenerated. Impure seed, or the influence 

 of some peculiar locality, may have furnished grounds for the 

 statement ; but if the variety is genuine, or unmixed, it will, 

 in almost any soil or exposure, commend itself by its hardi- 

 ness, solidity, and great productiveness. 



Ked Cherry- A small, red Tomato, nearly spherical, and 

 Tomato. 



about half an inch in diameter. The fruit is 



produced in great profusion, in large bunches, or clusters, 

 but is comparatively of little value, on account of its small 

 size. It is sometimes used as a preserve, and by some es- 

 teemed for pickling. 



Red Plum- Fruit bright-red or scarlet, oval, solid, an inch 



Tomato. 



and a quarter or an inch and a half in depth, 



and about an inch in diameter ; flesh pink, or rose-red, mild, 

 and well flavored ; seeds comparatively few. 



The variety is remarkable for its symmetry and for its 

 uniform size. When ripe, the fruit is not easily distinguished 

 from some varieties of scarlet plums. It is hardy, early, and 

 yields abundantly ; but the fruit is employed principally for 



