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spongy, but the flesh is white and starchy. The vines are dark green, strong 

 growers, ol medium height and of branching habit. Although only a small yichl 

 was obtained, the other good qualities of the variety will secure for it further trial. 



Montana Wonder.— A medium late variety that lacked in productiveness, out has 

 other redeeming qualities. The tubers are large, long, oval, rather Irregular; eyes, 

 numerous, well scattered, shallow, many being even with the surface, and with 

 prominent elevated lips, while others are sunken in an irregular pocket, making the 

 tubers appear rough. The skin is white, finely netted, and the quality excellent. 

 The vines are dark green and rank growers. 



Ohio. — Mr. E. Tully, of Penza. Ohio, sent a sample of seed for trial, which proved 

 to be a very fine strain, showing that the variety has been ke^/i pure by careful 

 selection, which has probably prevented the usual deterioration, noticeable in this 

 variety. The tubers were large, oval, symmetrical, smooth and of the usual high 

 quality. 



Orphans.— Received from Peruville, N. Y., proved to be very choice stock of that 

 variety. The plants were strong and the yield speaks for Itself, being considerably 

 larger than was secured from seed grown here for three years. This shows the ad- 

 visability of occasionally changing the seed. No difference in the quality was 

 noticeable. The tubers are large, regular, oblong, flattened; eyes, few, shallow, 

 well scattered; skin, netted, white; flesh, firm, white and dry. 



Pingree.— A very clear, white-skinned potato, free from dots or bunches; shape, 

 slightly oval, with a large seed end tapering to the stem. The eyes are broad, open, 

 shallow, white and scattering; in texture they are very firm and fioury. The vines 

 are sti ong. light green, upright, branching growers. 



Pride of Michigan. — The tubers are of good size but rather rough in appearance 

 and with an irregular, oblong shape. The skin is of a delicate pink and white 

 tint, finely netted, and with a smooth, velvety apeparance. The eyes are large with 

 pink markings, open usually on the surface, though some are deeply sunken; quality 

 good; vines of medium size, branching close to the ground. Although lacking in 

 productiveness, and rougher than is desirable, the quality is such that they will be 

 given further trial. 



Richmond Belle.— One of the most productive of the early varieties. Size, medium 

 to large; shape, round, to oblong, some being considerably elongated. Tubers all 

 merchantable. The eyes are broad, shallow, pink, few in number and well scat- 

 tered; very solid, firm and of high quality. This is a promising sort, and while it 

 resembles the old variety. Early Belle, it seems to be a stronger grower. 



Roberts.— Said to be a sport from Queen, but differs in color, having a clear white 

 netted skin. The tubers averaged rather small, oval, slightly flattened; eyes, 

 shallow, small, with pink markings; quality good, being firm, dry and of good 

 flavor. It is considerably advertised as a choice, early sort, but our trial for one 

 year does not enable us to pronounce it superior to many others. 



Stale of Maine.— In form, round and regular, with a white, netted skin. The eyes 

 are small, round and shallow, with fan-shaped extensions from the edges of the lip; 

 flesh, firm and dry, but a little strong. A strong growing, early sort, but it lacks in 

 productiveness. 



Taylor. — A sport of Hebron, which gave a good yield of desirable tubers. They 

 are large, oblong, a little flattened and with a tendency to taper toward the ends; 

 skin, clear, white, slightly netted; eyes, narrow, small, deep, prominently lipped, and 

 well distributed, although a majority are toward the seed end; flesh, white, dry and 

 floury, Taylor is a little later than Hebron and has coarser vines, which average 

 over two feet high, and branch close to the ground. 



Venezuela.— A potato brought from the country of that name, by Governor H. S. 

 Pingree, the seed of which was received here October 15, 1897. The tubers were in 

 a poor state of preservation and at the time of planting, many were badly decayed, 

 whicli had a tendency to weaken the eyes. The plants however, made a fair 

 growth and developed a strong, medium sized vine. The tubers were of average 

 size, long, pointed, rather irregular, somewhat flattened; skin, smooth, dark purple, 

 with occasional white spots; eyes, broad, very deep, and dark purple. They re- 

 semble Early Rose in form, but the color is such that they would not become a 

 market variety, even if they were up to the average in productiveness. 



Wood's Earliest.— One of the first to mature, but lacking in productiveness. The 

 tubers were medium to large; shape, irregular, round to oblong; skin, pure white, 

 with occasional small patches of purple; eyes, strong, deep, purple, lipped very 

 much like Peachblow, scattered evenly over the surface. The flesh is pure white 

 and firm, but it seems to be a little watery. 



