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markets without the county , and shipped from stations upon the 

 canal and railroads. Large quantities still remain in the hands 

 of the producers unsold. 



On the varieties they would remark that they are too numerous 

 to name in this report, but would mention a few most esteemed 

 and cultivated in the county, viz : 



The Memo, (Long John or hog potato) has been of tried value 

 among us — is a long, roundish variety, with eyes num.erous and 

 sunken, skin red, flesh marbled. It should be planted early, as 

 it requires the whole season for its growth ; the vines continuing 

 green and growing late in autumn, or until killed by frost. The 

 skin is thin, the tuber tender and easily broken like one not fully 

 ripe. The flesh is brittle and juicy, which renders it a favorite 

 with stock ; and as it yields more abundantly than any other va- 

 riety, may be considered the most profitable for feeding to ani- 

 mals. 



The Early June has become a great favorite for an early potato. 

 It is round, of moderate size, eyes sunken and bears well. Should 

 be planted early, and in good soil will be rapid in growth and in 

 reaching the period of its maturity. Is good both as an early and 

 late potato, and commands a ready market. 



The Mercer, or ^Nleshanoch, is a long (lattish potato, eyes sun- 

 ken, skin marbled, purplish, and of a dingy white. Flesh also 

 marbled ; has a good flavor baked or boiled ; is a good bearer and 

 ripens early, and has a ready market at good prices. 



The While Mercer, is long, inclined to be full in the center, and 

 tapering toward the ends ; the skin and flesh white ; eyes sunken 

 and numerous ; is well esteemed ; has been but recently intro- 

 duced into the county. 



The Carter potato is of good size ; usually larger at the heel 

 than the toe ; is longer than wide, and a little flattened ; the skin 

 and flesh white ; popular in the market ; commanding the highest 

 price, and is extensively grown in the county. 



The Fox- eye is similar to the Carter in shape, size and color, 

 and general appearance in growth and yield, and also before and 



