126 BtnST's FAMILY KITCHEN GATtlyENTR. 



1828-9 it was almost detested ; in ten years more e^ery yarJ- 

 ety of pill and panacea was " extrac-t of Tomato." It now oe- 

 cupies as great a surface of grotind as Cabbage, ajid is ciilti- 

 vated the length and breadth of the country. As a culinary 

 dish it is on every table from July to October. Contiguous 

 to large cities, where a high price is giyen for the first and 

 earliest supply, the exertions of the experienced raarket gai^ 

 doner bring every operation to bear on its early maturity. It 

 is brought to the table in an infinite variety of forms, being 

 stewed and seasoned, stuffed and fried, roasted and raw, and 

 in nearly every form palatable to all. It is also made into 

 pickles, catsup, and saH.ed in barrels for Y<^inter use, so that 

 with a few years more oxperienoe, we may expect to see it as 

 an every-day dish from January to January. It belongs to 

 the same family as the Potato, and like it is destined to be- 

 universally cultivated in all climates wheie is will maturo; 

 and we yet expect to see it grown to an extent in the erections 

 of the wealthy who inhabit colder latitudes, that they too 

 may enjoy this favorite. There are several kinds grown fo? 

 fancy purposes, but only three sorts for the table : these arOj 



The large smooth Red. — This is a very recent variet}^, in every 

 respect similar to the common sort, only being smooth and 

 free from protuberances and indentations. 



Large ile<i.— The sort that is grown by the hundreds of 

 acres for market supply, and is from three to eighteen inches 

 in circumference. 



Fear ShajJcd.—ThiiS Variety is of a reddish-pink c-slor, very 

 fleshy, contains fewer seeds than the two former sorts, equally 

 as good for stewing, and preferable for pickling, being more 

 firm, and of a better shape. 



Cherry Shaped.— -This, variety is very appropriately named. 

 It is cultivated expressly for pickling, and forms a very beauts 

 ful variety. 



There are several other fancy sorts, generally of a 3^ello'® 

 color, which have an interest to those who are fond of variety. 



