Worcester s Seedling-. 



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WORCESTER'S SEEDLING. 



The potato which we figure in this number of the Journal is not pre- 

 sented to our readers as a new variety, but as one, which, although known 

 for some time, has not until recently been brought forward so prominently 

 as it great merits deserve. 



It is said to have been originated some years ago by the Rev. Thomas 

 Worcester of Boston ; and has been cultivated under different names in 

 various places, alwa3's maintaining a high reputation, but never having 

 succeeded in getting its just dues until the present season. 



A gentleman who had raised this potato, induced by his own high opinion 

 of its value, and the united testimony of all who had tried it, challenged 

 a trial of this variety with any seedling, old or new, from any part of the 

 Union. The challenge was accepted by various parties ; and, at the annual 

 dinner of the committees of the INIassachusetts Horticultural Society at the 

 Parker House, — at which dinner many distinguished amateurs and profes- 

 sional horticulturists were present, — the Worcester's Seedling was brought 

 into competition with several of the best varieties known. Among these were 

 the Early Rose, and many other kinds considered the best by their respec- 



