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THE POTATO. 



1900. 



1901. 



1902. 



It will be observed that two fungicides were used, and 

 of the two, the one composed of sulphate of copper and 

 washing soda appears to have yielded the best results. 

 Whichever mixture be decided upon, the first application 

 should be given at the end of June or early in July, and a 

 second spraying at the end of July. The spraying must be 

 done in fine and dry weather, and the mixture applied as 



