EKPORT OX TOMATOS GROWN AT CIJISWICK, 1890. 
REPORT ON TOMATOS GROWN AT CHISWICK, 1899. 
Twenty-five new varieties of Tomatos were sent for trial, and twenty- 
seven of the best older ones were grown for comparison. The seeds were 
all sown on March 21, and the plants grown on and fruited in 10-inch 
pots. The hot season suited the plants admirably, all making good 
growth, and being entirely free from any disease. 
A.M. = Award of Merit. 
1. Comet, A.M. July 25, 1S99 (R.H.S.). — Medium size, round, smooth, 
of good form ; deep scarlet ; averaging six fruits in a cluster ; solid, 
good flavour, and a great bearer. Seeds of this variety were sent to 
Chiswick, about five years ago, by Messrs. Wrench. 
2. Champion (Dobbie). — Medium size, deep, round, smooth, good 
form ; deep scarlet ; averaging four fruits in a cluster ; solid, and pleasing 
in flavour. Heavy bearer. 
Cherry Ripe, A.M. July 25, 1899 (Dobbie). — Small, round, smooth, 
nice form ; deep red ; averaging seven fruits in a cluster ; firm, and of 
excellent flavour for dessert. Heavy bearer. 
4. Combination (Atlee Burpee). — Large, round, smooth, good form ; 
deep crimson ; averaging four fruits in a cluster ; solid, fair flavour, and 
a heavy bearer. 
5. Crimson King (Dicksons). — Large, round, smooth, fine form ; deep 
crimson ; averaging six fruits in a cluster ; solid, and good flavour. 
Heavy bearer. 
6. Early Marvel (Toogood). — Large, flattish-round, smooth ; deep 
red ; averaging three fruits in a cluster ; firm, good flavour. Moderate 
crop. 
7. Fordhook Fancy (Atlee Burpee).— Very large, flattish-round, 
smooth ; purplish crimson ; averaging four fruits in a cluster ; solid, 
and fair flavour. Heavy crop. The foliage is very broad, and quite 
distinct. 
8. Glenburn Model (Cuthbertson). — Large, deep, round, smooth, fine 
form ; bright crimson ; averaging five fruits in a cluster ; solid, and good 
flavour. Heavy crop. 
9. Golden Gem (Toogood). — Very similar to Golden Nugget. 
10. Golden Prince (Cuthbertson). — A very good selection of Golden 
Nugget. 
11. Golden Queen (Toogood). — Large, flattish, corrugated; averaging 
three fruits in a cluster ; solid, fair flavour. Poor crop. 
12. Golden Drop (Dobbie). — A fine stock of Golden Nugget. 
13. Hillside Comet (Watkins & Simpson). Same as No. 1. 
14. King of the Yellows (Cutbush). — Large, round, smooth; bright 
yellow ; averaging four fruits in a cluster ; solid, excellent flavour. 
Heavy crop. 
15. Leicester Prolific (Harrison).— Large, round, smooth, fine form; 
