72 THE GAEDENETTE 



There is but one variety Lucullus. 

 It transplants easily, so vacancies can readily 

 be filled. 



TOMATOES 



Of all vegetables grown in the garden, the to- 

 mato is easily the King. Its use is almost uni- 

 versal and its popularity is undisputed. It is 

 eaten raw when ripe, fried when green, made into 

 stews, pickles, soups, ketchup, etc., and in some 

 form is found on our tables the year round, and 

 is relished by all. Its wholesomeness is unques- 

 tioned. It is canned in enormous quantities, and 

 is a staple article with all dealers in canned goods. 



The development of the tomato from the insig- 

 nificant little "Love Apple," which our grand- 

 mothers grew in flower pots as a curiosity, to the 

 perfect fruit of to-day, seems in itself like magic. 

 The original type was about the size of a well 

 developed Concord grape, and like the grape, 

 grew in clusters. Compare these with good 

 specimens of Earliana, Bonny Best, Ponderosa, 

 or those marvelous creations of the Livingstons', 

 the Globe, Stone, Beauty, Favorite, Perfection, 

 or Golden Queen, whose fancy names scarcely do 

 justice to their real merits, and the wonder of 

 it all is at once apparent. 



I have been asked which were the very best 

 tomatoes'. The answer seems easy: The very 

 first ripe specimen in the spring, and the last one 

 of the season! There is no question but that 

 earliness is a very desirable quality, whether 

 grown for home use or for market. The demand 

 is usually so great at the beginning of the season 



