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The seed was covered about five inches deep, and the ground was then rolled and 

 worked occasionally with a Breed'^s weeder as long as it could be used without 

 lnjuri*ig the plants; then a Pianet, Jr., cultivator was ussd the balance of the 

 season, with level culture. 



The Colorado beetle was quite severe in its attack, but by spraying with Paris 

 green in Bordeaux mixture, the damage was slight. The Bordeaux alsd prevented 

 any serious injury from the attack of the potato blights. In some sections of the 

 State the blight worked serious havoc with the crop, but when the potatoes are 

 thoroughly sprayed, there will be but little injury from this disease. 



The crop of early potatoes was unusually fine, both in productiveness and the 

 good quality of the tubers; tliey were nearly all of good size, clean and very at- 

 tractive in appearance A display of the early varieties was made at the Michigan 

 State Fair, where many favorable comments were heard, and a collection of the 

 early varieties will be sent to the St. Louis Exposition. There was a large demand 

 for the seed, but the quantity being limited it was impossible to supply it. 



The conditions were such that the test of the later varieties was not so satis- 

 factory. The ground being heavier, although it was well underdrained, the exces- 

 sive rains made the production of potatoes of the highest quality impossible. The 

 yields of the latter varieties were much below the average, on this account. 



Seed of the following varieties were secured of Burton A. Corbet, Colebrook, N. 

 H., Dewey Rose, Columbia, Benaiah, Coos No. 1 and Early Coos, among the early 

 varieties; and Pride of Britain, Old Glory, Colebrook, White Brooks, Coos No. 2, 

 Cow Horn, Red American Wonder and Norcross, among the later sorts. 



NOTES ON EAELY VAKIETIE6. 



Acme— Of the Ohio type, but usually a better yielder. The vines are of medium 

 size, and can be planted quite closely. 



Andes — Has been grown for several years and is an early variety of considerable 

 value. 



Arcadia — A very promising new variety. The tubers are white, very smooth, 

 with netted skin, and when cooked are very dry and white. 



Benaiah — A new variety that is very productive and the tubers are handsome. 

 They are white, sn\ooth, and are well clustered in the hill. The vines are strong 

 growers and can not be planted as closely as those of the Ohio type, but the yield 

 is much larger than of some of the other early varieties. It seems to be a very 

 promising variety. 



Crines Lightning — A quick maturing variety of medium productiveness. The 

 tubers are inclined to be a little rough, but the skin is smooth and of good quality. 

 The vines are upright in growth. 



Coos No 1 — Strongly resembles Bovee and is of the same type. It is a heavy 

 yielder giving 251.39 bushels per acre. The tubers are white, round, elongated 

 and have shallow eyes. It promises to be valuable. 



Coos Early — Of the same type as Admiral Dewey and is said to be a sport from 

 that variety. The yield was 316.18 bushels per acre and showed a large per cent 

 of marketable potatoes. The vines are strong, vigorous growers and the tubers 

 are well bunched in the hills. 



Columbia — Promises to be of much value, owing to its vigor of growth and pro- 

 ductiveness. The yield was 285.08 bushels of tubers of the best quality. The 

 tubers are uniform in size, have a smooth russety skin and round, elongated 

 form. 



Daughter of Rose — Holds up well in yield after having been grown for several 

 years. The potatoes have a slight tendency to be a little rough, but are quite 

 productive. 



Dewey Rose — A variety of recent origin that Is very productive and among the 

 healthiest in the list. The tubers are large, uniform, slightly elongated and have 

 pink markings. The eyes are of medium depth, well scattered over the surface. 

 It promises to be a leading variety in its class. 



Dewdrop — Has been grown for several years and ranks among the better sorts in 

 productiveness and quality. 



Early Carman — A new variety of large promise. The tubers strongly resemble 

 Carman No. 3 in color and shape. It is a heavy yielder, the yield this year being 

 253.98 bushels per acre. The tubers are closely bunched in the hill so that they 

 are easily dug. The vines are upright, strong and vigorous, and were not much 

 injured by blight. 



