21 MARCH 1952, Page 19

The Tomato - House In preparing the greenhouse for tomatoes, see that

the soil does not clog. This can be done by adding sand, gravel or even cinders. Heavy, water-holding soil goes sour easily, and does not warm up as quickly as soil that is well-drained. Drainage is important because, although 'tomatoes need watering, they will not improve in water-logged soil. It is also advisable to he sure that the tomato-house has been properly cleaned and fumigated. Failure to attend to such things can result in disease, such as leaf-rust and damping-off, and the growth of weedy plants. By that time it is too late to secure any sort of crop. Finally, do not over-manure. Dig in manure well. Use a