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1. That the tomato is one of the most powerful de- 

 obstruents of the materia medica ; and that in all 

 those affections of the liver and other organs where 

 calomel is indicated, it is probably the most effective 

 and least harmful remedial agent known in the pro- 

 fession. 2. That a chemical extract can be obtained 

 from it which will altogether supersede the use of 

 calomel in the cure of diseases. 3. That he has suc- 

 cessfully treated diarrhoea with this article alone. 4. 

 That when used as a diet it is almost a sovereign remedy 

 for dyspepsia and indigestion. 



TURNIP. 



The White Dutch, Early Snowball, Red A merican 

 Stone, and Orange Jelly are the favorite sorts. The 

 red American stone is much valued in the interior, 

 where it is found early and hardy, producing a good 

 turnip in seasons which prove destructive to the other 

 varieties. 



A light, moderately rich garden mould is suitable. 

 It should be dug thoroughly and broken fine. Bone 

 dust, lime, ashes, and gypsum are good special manures. 



The seed is sown broadcast for main crop during 

 August, September, and October, rather thinly, cover- 

 ing the seed with the rake ; when the plants have the 

 rough leaves one inch broad, thin them with the hoe to 

 six inches apart, carefully eradicating the weeds. They 

 should be watered during dry weather with diluted 

 liquid manure. Occasional sowings may be made 

 during January, February, and March. 



VEGETABLE MARROW. 



For mode of cultivation see " Cucumber," the 

 instructions for which are applicable to the vegetable 

 marrow, except that only one plant should be left to each 

 space, and the distance eight feet apart instead of six. 



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