EGG PLANTS 



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during the same time only 2 pounds per square foot. These 

 same plants would continue in bearing until the last of Sep- 

 tember at almost the same rate of yield ; but as soon as the 

 outdoor varieties begin bearing, there is little gained in keep- 

 ing them. At this time of year, the houses need to be over- 

 hauled and put into condition for the season's work. 



As with tomatoes the possibilities of other crops under glass 



Fig. 56.— The New York Improved Egg Plant grown under gli 



during summer are little known. Egg plants and peppers find 

 ideal conditions in the summer greenhouse. 



Neither of these fruited out of doors in Xew Hampshire in 

 1897, owing to the unfavorable conditions of the season. 

 Inside we fruited the large squash pepper at the rate of 160^ 

 pounds per square rod, or 9^ ounces, averaging 7 fruit per 

 square foot; and the Ruby King at the rate of 122 pounds 

 per square rod or 7.2 ounces, averaging 5^ fruit per square 

 foot. See figure on cover of this bulletin. 



