TOMATO. 



"The ideal tomato for forcing should be of medium 

 size about 2^ ounces preferred and should be uni- 

 form, smooth, regular, and of firm texture. All things 

 considered, Lorillard answers these requirements more 

 completely than any other sort we have grown; though 

 Optimus has usually done well. Chemin Market is very 

 attractive in appearance, and is of good size, but it 

 lacks solidity. 



"No collection is complete without a few plants of 

 Golden Queen. This is especially valuable for the 

 pleasing contrast when served with the red or purple 

 fruits. 



"There is a marked difference in the adaptability of 

 varieties for house culture, among the best of those tried 

 being Lorillard, Optimus, Chemin, Golden Queen, Ithaca 

 and Long Keeper. 



"All things considered, the Lorillard has proved the 

 most satisfactory tomato for forcing." 



Marketing The tomatoes are usually marketed in 

 small splint baskets holding from 4 to 10 pounds of 

 fruit. Each fruit is wrapped in tissue paper, and if to 

 be shipped by rail, the baskets should be lined with 

 rolled cotton. In midwinter an average price of 40 cents 

 a pound should be remunerative ; in spring and fall 25 

 cents a pound should pay. In midwinter our fruits aver- 

 age from 2 ozs. to 2> ozs. each, but in late March and 



