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wliic'L frequently, at least, in such eases were not as vigorous 

 as the others, though this was avoided whenever possihle. 



8. Comparison of the results of these experiments on cucum- 

 bers with those of Mr. W. V. Tower on tomatoes shows that the 

 former are much the hardier, successfully resisting more cya- 

 nide and longer exi^osures. 



