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THE POTATO 



toes are classified into early, medium or second early, 

 and late varieties, according to the time they take to 

 reach maturity. Early varieties may mature in 70 to 



FIG. 22 THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING UPRIGHT HAULM AND 

 PRESERVING THE FOLIAGE IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY APPRECIATED 



Plant photographed early in September, 1904, when many others near were 

 dead (C. U. P'arm). Upright haulm facilitates late cultivation and spray- 

 ing. The foliage dries quickly, and then is not so favorable for the growth 

 of spores of rot. 



90 days after planting ; second earlies, in 90 to 130 

 days, while late varieties may continue to grow for 

 200 days. 



9. The haulm. The haulm and leaf are receiving 

 more attention to-day than formerly. The size of 

 haulm has an influence upon the distance apart of 

 planting. L,arge haulm is more trouble to spray, re- 



