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and intelligent growers ought to do much better. Thousands of 

 gardeners obtain yields of much more than 100 bushels to the 

 acre. In fact, 500 bushels, or 12 to 15 tons, to the acre is not an 

 unusual yield, and with good management this is not a difficult 

 achievement. 



1. When should tomatoes be picked ? 



W-VG : 162-165. C : 440-441 . Tra : 90-92. 



2. How should they be prepared for market ? 



W-VG : 166-168. C : 441. Tra : 92-96. 



3. What is the best method of packing for your market ? 



W-VG : 168-176. L:292. C:441. Tra: 92-96. 



4. How will you grade your tomatoes ? 



6. What kind and how many packages will you need to market 

 your crop ? 



W-VG: 168-174. Manufacturers' catalogues. 



6. How many bushels or tons of tomatoes should an acre produce f 



7. What does it cost per acre and per ton to grow tomatoes f 



8. Can you suggest a special plan for marketing that might increase 



your profits f 



Project II. Growing Eggplants 



The eggplant is an annual herbaceous plant finally becoming 

 somewhat woody. It belongs to the potato family. The leaves 

 are simple, large, tbick,. and sinuately lobed. The fruit is a 

 large berry, smooth, and variable in color. The genus is a native 

 of India and all cultivated varieties require high temperature for 

 satisfactory growth. . . 



