GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PLANT 2/ 



the proper supply of moisture, the degree and uni- 

 formity of temperature and, most of all, the amount 

 of sunlight. Sudden changes of temperature and mois- 

 ture often result in cracks and fissures in the skin 

 and flesh, which not only injure the appearance but 

 affect the flavor of the fruit. 



II — TYPICAL BUNCH OF MODERN TOMATOES 

 Contrast with Figs. 9 and 10 



