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the above data were compiled, it was foand necessary to drop one 

 variety because o; insufficient space. From the figures given, 

 however, it would seeru that there may be distinct varietal differ- 

 ences with reference to the point in question. 



The Rdo.th'e Merits of Different Varieties for Forcing : — Some 

 varieties seem specially adapted for culture under glass, while 

 others fail to give satisfactory results. Why this is so we do not 

 know ; bnt for the purpose of determining the most promising, we 

 have grown several of the best known varieties for several seasons. 

 K^atnrally, as the days grow longer in April and May the fruit will 

 be of larger size and the product per plant will be greater than is 

 the case with the irst crop — in January and February. The figures 

 given be'.ow — table VI — represen: the average results obtained 

 including both, crops for several seasons. 



Several other varieties — Including Ignotura. Perfection. Peach, 

 Prelude, Dwarf Champion, etc. — have heen grown, but those 

 named in the table bave proved most satisfactory. 



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The ideal tomato for forcing should be of medium size — about 

 two and one-half ounces preferred — and should be uniform, smooth, 

 regular, and of hrm texture. All things considered, Lorillard 

 answers these requirements more completely than any other sort we 

 have grown : tliough Optimus has usually done well. Chemin 

 Market is very attractive in appearance, and is of good size, bnt it 

 lacks solidity, Figures 2 and 3 represent respectively, extremes of 

 soliditv to be attained and avoided in a forcing tomato. 



