POTATO REPORT 85 



There have doubtless never been finer displays of potatoes 

 at the fairs than dnring the past fall. JSTot only were there 

 fine specimens but many varieties. The numerous local town 

 or grange fairs are doing much to educate farmers about varie- 

 ties of all kinds. At present there are fine exhibits, especially 

 of potatoes, containing a large list of varieties at nearly every 

 fair. 



The results of our variety tests are shown in the accompany- 

 ing table. In the last two columns can be seen the rate of 

 yield, not only for the past year but the average for tlie past 

 three potato seasons, which leaves out the wet season of 1897. 



We have a limited quantity of the varieties named, a few 

 bushels only of each variety; therefore, we cannot olfer them 

 for distribution. If there are any persons who desire but a 

 few tubers of any one or a number of the varieties for inii-- 

 poses of testing or making exhibits at fairs Ave shall be pleased 

 to accommodate them, provided they will pay for transporta- 

 tion and for the time required to put them up for shipment. 

 Should any in the list asked for become exhausted we will 

 reserve the right of substitution. Where possible we would 

 prefer to send by express, advancing the charges. Xo seed 

 will be sent out after April 30. 



