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and as the season was very dry during the latter part of July and 

 August, the crop, especially from the later varieties, -was very light. 

 Table IX indicates the comparative results. 



TABLE IX. 



Variety and Tkeatment. 





XI 



if- 3 r- 



% 1 



III 



If-o 

 a ~ 2 



bt.:: 1 



-.> 



Aristocrat. 



Aug. 10.. 

 Aug. 10. 



July 30. . 

 Aug. 7.. 



Aug. 21.. 



1-t 

 13 



2'2 

 8-2 



9 



3.9 



3.6 



S.l 

 11.6 



3.6 

 2.2 



4.5 

 4.6 



5.4 

 5.9 



6.7 

 6.5 



1 OO 



Infrequent cultivation 



Maule's Earliest. 



1.08 

 1 OO 





1 .43 



Trucker's Favorite. 



1 OO 





Auo-. IS.. R 



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The results are not conclusive. Two lots show decided differ- 

 ences in favor of frequent culture ; while the third gives as decided 

 indications the other way. It will be observed, however, that in 

 both cases the later maturing sorts are the ones which are benefited 

 by the culture, and it seems not improbable that the other variety, 

 being naturally much earlier, was less affected by the drought. 



Summary. 



1. The successful cultivation of tomatoes under glass demands 

 good judgment and constant watchfulness on the part of the grower ; 

 a large well-ventilated and well-lighted house, the temperature of 

 which can be easily regulated ; strong bottom heat, rich soil, care 

 in watering, attention to artificial pollination, and selection of the 

 best varieties. 



2. Better results follow the use of boxes than of beds as a 

 receptacle for fruiting plants. 



• 3. 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. 



