THE POTATO 



does well both North and South. In the 

 northern part of the United States such varie- 

 ties as Green Mountain, Sir Walter Raleigh, 

 Rural New Yorker, Carman and State of 

 Maine are grown, while in the South, White 

 Star, and McCormick are prolific producers. 



There is a distinct flavor and texture to cer- 

 tain potatoes, and each individual must satisfy 

 his or her taste in selecting the desired variety 

 for seed. It is nevertheless advisable to plant 

 two early varieties and one late variety. 



Soil, Planting and Cultivation. Potatoes 

 are grown in various kinds of soil, but in gen- 

 eral this crop thrives best on a rich sandy loam 

 containing plant food, 'moisture, and humus. 

 If the soil is very sandy apply a heavy applica- 

 tion of manure to the surface of the soil and 

 plow it under in the fall. In the spring stir 

 the surface of the soil and make furrows from 

 twenty-four to thirty-six inches apart and 

 from three to five inches in depth, and drop 

 the tubers nine to fifteen inches apart. Cover 

 the seed and one week after planting cultivate 



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