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nearly worthless. Most varieties, from some yet unex- 

 plained cause, gradually deteriorate ; and many kinds now 

 generally free from disease, and universally classed as 

 good, will probably soon be ranked with those unworthy of 

 cultivation. 



Tubers yellowish-white, above medium size, Sebeo. 

 somewhat irregular in form, but generally round- 

 ish, or oblong, and a little flattened ; flesh perfectly white 

 when cooked, with the delicate flavor, and dry, floury char- 

 acter, once peculiar to the Carter. 



The variety is healthy, very productive, of good quality, 

 and, whether for family use or the market, must be classed 

 as one of the best, and is recommended for cultivation. 



Some samples in bulk resemble the Jackson White ; but 

 the growing plants of the last named differ in a marked de- 

 gree from those of the Sebec. 



A Western variety ; grown also to a consid- Buckeye, 

 erable extent in some parts of the Middle States. 

 "It is a handsome, round potato ; white throughout, except 

 a little bright pink at the bottom of the eye ; very early, 

 ripening as early as the Chenango ; attains a good market- 

 able size as soon as the Dykeman ; cooks dry and light ; 

 and is fine-flavored, particularly when first matured. It 

 throws up a thick, vigorous, and luxuriant vine ; grows com- 

 pactly in the hill, and to a large size, yielding abundantly." 



For planting for early use, it is a promising variety ; but 

 for a late or medium crop, upon strong, rich ground, is said 

 to grow so rapidly, and to so great a size, that many of the 

 tubers are liable to be hollow-hearted, which considerably 

 impairs their value for table use 



A medium-sized, roundish, flattened, white Carter, 

 potato, once esteemed the finest of all varieties, 

 but at present nearly or quite superseded by the Jackson 

 White, of which it is supposed to be the parent. Eyes 



