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Mercer. A variety perhaps more generally known and 

 cultivated than any other sort ; it is very productive, me- 

 dium size, and of excellent flavor, and keeps well until 

 spring. One of the leading market varieties. 



Harrison. One of the Goodrich seedlings. Said to be 

 the most productive of all Potatoes ; color yellowish- 



Fig. 61. HARRISON POTATO. 



white ; oblong ; full ; flavor excellent. At this date, the 

 most valued and highest priced on the list. The above 

 engraving represents half the average size. 



Peach Blow. Another sort extensively grown for mar- 

 ket, and a favorite shipping variety. Tubers rather large, 

 round ; eyes rather sunk ; skin pinkish-red. Very pro- 

 ductive, and in this section has for some years withstood 

 disease better than any other sort ; should be planted 2^ 

 or 3 feet in drills. 



White Peach Blow. A sub-variety of the above, 

 claimed by some to be superior. 



