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''King of the Earlies" Potato. 



"KING OF THE EARLIES " POTATO. 



This new variety was originated in 1862, from the Garnet Chili, by 

 Albert Bresee of Hubbardston, Vt., and has been known as " Bresee's No. 

 4." The vines are of medium size, or a little below; leaves large. It bears 

 no balls ; tubers large and handsome, roundish, a little flattened ; eyes a 



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"King of the Earlies" Potato. 



little pink, and rather small; skin flesh color or dull pinkish white; flesh 

 white, cooks mealy, and is of the best table-quality. Matures very early, 

 ripening some days earlier than the Early Rose, and is a large yielder. It 

 has proved, so far, very hardy. 



