02289cam a22003133u 4500 28011 UtSlPG 20260610133635.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 07019798 UtSlPG en iso639-1 SB Tracy, W. W. (William Warner), 1845-1922 Tomato Culture: A Practical Treatise on the Tomato Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-02-06 Produced by Tom Roch, Louise Pattison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University) "Tomato Culture: A Practical Treatise on the Tomato" by W. W. Tracy is a comprehensive agricultural guide written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a detailed manual on the cultivation of tomatoes, covering a wide array of topics including their history, botany, planting techniques, care requirements, pest control, and harvest practices. The expected audience for this treatise comprises both amateur and professional gardeners interested in maximizing their tomato yields. At the start of the treatise, the author introduces the basic characteristics of the tomato plant, including its taxonomy within the Solanaceae family. Tracy discusses the physical attributes of the tomato species, such as plant structure, flower composition, and fruit characteristics. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the plant's requirements for sunlight, water, and nutrients to achieve optimal growth. The beginning sections lay a foundation for further exploration of various cultural practices and techniques tailored for different growing conditions, establishing a framework for readers to cultivate tomatoes effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Tomatoes https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28011 68920 68920