I looked it up, and thanks to garden web, now I know that the long tubelike thing in the center of a tomato blossom actually encloses both male and female organs. I can't believe I didn't know this. But I see now that the paintbrush method may not work--these blossoms are so small, and they fold up in cloudy/rainy weather. I will have to resort to shaking the whole plant.
I do have a greater appreciation for the delicate work that bees accomplish.
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