THE POTATO 



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fresh for a comparatively long time. It is also 

 used to a slight extent in thickening soups and 

 sauces 



"There are no statistics available that would 

 indicate the annual consumption of ground potato 

 flour in Germany, but as an industry the manu- 

 facture of the flour has not attained large pro- 

 portions. It is sold principally to bakers. It is 

 known to the trade as 'Walzmehl,' 'Kartoffel 

 Walzmehl,' 'Patent Walzmehl,' and Tiddi- 

 chower Walzmehl.' The prices vary according 

 to the potato crop and the quality, and range from 

 $4.76 to $7.14 per 100 kilos (220.46 pounds). 



"During the last sixty years potato farming has 

 assumed large proportions in the Netherlands, 

 due in great measure to the development of the 

 potato-flour industry. In 1860 the total potato 

 area was 273,318 acres, while in 1908 there were 

 395,089 acres. The following table shows the pro- 

 duction by provinces in 1908 and the area of 

 land devoted to the industry: 



