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THE POTATO. 



farmer, who relisd upon his " change of seed " from a 

 neighbour only. Hence of late years, it has become a re- 

 cognised fact that it is wise to get fresh " seed tubers " 

 from another county, or even from Scotland, to ensure 

 success. What is wanted is " seed " from an entirely 

 different soil and climate. As to how long it is profitable 

 to continue to grow home-saved '* seed " depends a good 

 deal upon the variety and the soil it is grown in. There 



MAXIMUM-SIZED ROUND SEED TUBER." 



Width 2 ins. ; Weight 2 oz. (See pp. 60 and 61.) 



is no doubt, however, that a change should be made every 

 third year at least. 



Boxing: the Tubers We come to the important 

 subject of boxing and sprouting the tubers intended for 

 "sets." As previously remarked, there is no question 

 about the wisdom of the practice. The old-time practice 

 of placing the tubers in a heap, and allowing them to be- 



