288 Bresec's No. 5 Potato. 



as the Early Rose and some others of Mr. Bresee's seedhngs, yet these 

 have proved so fine, that it is possible for a variety to possess much merit, 

 though it may not rise to the highest notch ; and such is the case with that 

 now figured. It has not yet received a name. 



We have spoken of the series of potatoes raised by Mr. Bresee as ex- 

 traordinary ; and we think every one, who gives the subject even a mo- 

 ment's consideration, will agree with us, that the vein on which he has struck 

 is fortunate and rare. We doubt not that his success will stimulate many 

 to attempt the production of improved potatoes and other vegetables, and 

 with the greatest benefit to horticulture ; for even those who are unsuccess- 

 ful in originating valuable kinds may hope to throw light on the principles 

 which govern the production of new varieties. The potato, being, unlike 

 most of our vegetables which are raised from seed, propagated from cut- 

 tings or eyes, and its seedlings sporting into new varieties, — in both these 

 points, resembling our fruit-trees, — offers, like them, a most tempting field 

 for experiment. 



Mr. Bresee's description is as follows : "Originated from the Garnet Chili 

 ball in 1862. It is a good-sized, handsome potato, a little longish, but not 

 long, and somewhat flattened. Skin white, dotted with small purple spots, 

 and somewhat rusty-coated ; eyes but little sunk below the surface, slightly 

 pink ; the eyes of the seed-end of many specimens are rolled somewhat 

 upon one side. Vines of medium size. Of good table quality." 



