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THE POTATO. 



By Eyes. This method is, like that of cuttings, prac- 

 tised where new and choice varieties are required to be 

 increased in quantity. Fig. 1 is a good and suitable set for 

 any purpose. It has been properly treated during the 

 winter by being exposed to light and air. It has also been 



KOOTS-- 



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How TO PROPAGATE THE POTATO. 



REFERENCES. Fi^. 1, A good set for any purpose. Fig. 2, How to take the eyes onti 

 Fig. 3, Eye removed and ready to pot. Fig. 4, Cutting ready to pot. Fig. 5 

 How to pot a cutting. Fig. 6, How to pot an eye. 



keep from sprouting too early. February is quite soon 

 enough for seed potatoes to begin to sprout, unless re- 

 quired for forcing. About the beginning of February the 



