On 20 Mar 2003 01:41:34 GMT,since it's all about me
(FarmerDill) professed:


I don't know about the insect proof cages either. But if you live in the
southland there are several insect pests for tomatoes, The most deadly are the
tiny little thrips that spread the spotted wilt virus,

Aaaaeeeeeeiiii!!!

You unutterable fool! Do not mention the Cursed Ones by
name!!!

For last summer, here in the midlands of South Carolina, I
did go forth to do battle in The War of the Thrips, and
mightily was I spanked for my efforts. Lacewings, and
ladybugs, and soapy water I did fling at the Cursed Ones,
and they did laugh and make sport of my tomatoes.

First to succumb were the Goliaths, poetically slain
by their tiny opponents. Next were the Hungarian Hearts,
followed closely by the Silvery Fur Tree tomatoes. Box
Car Willie, those of scrappy name and fame did battle
bravely, but were downed by late July. The Yellow Pear
did gracefully accept her fate, and did hurriedly produce
a bountiful basketful of lovely yellow tomatoes as she
wilted to the ground.

Ah, but the hero was the Great and Succulent Brandywine,
who did sneer at the Formidable Foe whilst popping
out babelicious beauties that my neighbor did covet. Only
the first frost bowed their proud heads, and they left me
with thee small, green tomatoes to bring inside.

So, heed my tale, oh foolish one, and do not invoke Those
Who Chew, least ye suffer as I have suffered, and your
tomatoes suffer as my tomatoes suffered.


Pam, girding up her loins to do battle once more.










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"Maybe you'd like to ask the Wizard for a heart."
"ElissaAnn"