POTATO IMPROVEMENT 



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excellent shape. Whether potatoes are put in pits or 

 stored in cellars, provision should be made for proper venti- 

 lation or they will deteriorate rapidly. Potatoes should be 

 carefully sorted and the small and damaged ones should be 

 rejected before storing or marketing. 



Potato Improvement. - It has been found advantageous 

 for a whole community to grow one standard potato instead 

 of several varieties, as a better price can be obtained from 

 one straight grade than if mixed shipments are made. The 

 proper marketing of potatoes is very essential to the success 

 of the 1 growers. 



Much improvement is being brought about through 

 ra refill work with distinct varieties. By intensive selection 



Kif; loi. Green Mountain potatoes after improvement by two years of hill selection. 



of seed potatoes for type and disease resistance, a good 

 standard marketable potato can soon be established. Such 

 a potato ran well take the place of the mixed types now 

 so often found in many communities. 



