Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular fertilizing have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves.

　　Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold. First, I have to find the red ones, among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. Second, I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I pick tomatoes in June, but they were weak and the leaves already yellow for lack of light.

　　Here I am faced with a painful small decision. To tear up a wonderful and productive tomato plant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say goodbye to several expensive and treasured roses. Like Scarlett in Gone With the Wind, I’ll think about that tomorrow.

　　44. What are the requirements for the healthy growth of roses? A. A lot of care and the right light. B. Frequent pruning and fertilizing. C. Tomato plants grown alongside. D. Cages placed around the roots.

　　45. The writer planted the tomato because_______ A. it cost only $1.25 B. the soil were just right for it C. there was room for it in the garden D. the roses’ branches needed to be covered

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