1402 The Vegetable Industbt ik New Yobk State 



smooth, red variety became popular. At this time there were, 

 besides the yellow arid cherry kinds, but four varieties, and only 

 two of these were widelv known. 



Fig. 427. — Xew Stone Tomato. This is Called 

 the King of the Livingston Kinds. Which 

 Are the Best Types of Large. Smooth, 

 Solid. " Beefy " Tomatoes 



VARIETIES 



In 1865 the tomato was a universal favorite. It had become 

 a commercial staple and one thousand acres are said to have been 

 devoted to its cultivation in the neighborhood of Philadelphia. 

 During that year the Tilden appeared and at once took first rank. 



