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fourth to three-eighths of an inch in diameter, witli many rudiment- 

 ary roots at the base waiting for the moment when contact with 

 mother earth shall enable them to burst forth and go about their 

 work of gathering plant food. At the top of the bud are tiny 

 rudimentary leaves also waiting to do their appointed work as soon 

 as opportunity is offered. It is well to look at the tra3'8 each day> 

 as, if the rack stands against a wall, it may be found that the buds 

 at the back side of some of the trays where there is insufficient light 

 have a tendency to grow long and white. In that case move the 



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rack out from the wall and change the trays about so as to reverse 

 their position. In such a case more light is what is required. If 

 the buds are not developing rapidly enough, give more heat, and if 

 growing too fast or storms and frosts prolong the planting season 

 beyond the usual time, give less or no heat and plenty of light 

 When budded ready for planting, they may be held without injury 

 for days or even weeks by keeping- the racks in a cool, light place. 



PLANTING. 



"The preparation of the soil for planting does not differ from the 

 course usually followed in growing early potatoes. It should be 

 deeply plowed, made mellow and filled with soluble plant food. For 

 marking out the field, a small plow or some implement making an 



