On Planting Potatoes. Ill 



with early weak-stemmed varieties on any soil. And according 

 to the vigor of the stems, richness and depth of soil, the dis- 

 tance may be increased to thirty inches, whicfc is wide enough 

 for the strongest growers, even on rich soil. 



It is to be remarked that in some varieties the eyes are 

 not abundant. With regard to such the above number of sets 

 will not be obtained from the corresponding weights ; but in 

 general it will be practicable, provided sound eyed tubers can 

 be employed. Robert Thompson. 



