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Bresee's Prolific (or No. 2). This remarkable variety originated with Albert Breste, 

 Esq., of Hubbardston, Vt., who was also the originator of the justly-celebrated 

 Early Rose ; both varieties being produced from the same seed-ball oi the Gar- 

 net Chili. 



The vines of Bresee^s Prolific are of medium height, quite bushy, somewhat 

 spreading ; large leaves ; have produced no seed-balls ; tubers large, regular in 

 shape, and very smooth, slightly oblong, somewhat flattened ; skin dull white, 

 inclined to be russeted ; eyes but little depressed, and slightly pinkish ; flesh 

 white ; cooks quickly, is very mealy, and of excellent quality ; yield very large, 

 often exceeding a hiaidred-fold ; matures about three weeks later than the 

 Early Rose, and will prove a most valuable variety for iield-culture. A silver 

 medal was awarded to this variety at the annual exhibition of the Massachu- 

 setts Horticultural Society last September. Price §2.00 per pound by mail, 

 postpaid. 



Early Rose. This new and popular potato has proved all that was claimed for it when of- 

 fered for the first time the past spring. It is very productive, yielding from fifty 

 to ninety fold with common culture ; two weeks earlier than the Goodrich, and 

 a very strong grower. Tubers quite smooth, nearly cylindrical, varymg to 

 flattish, largest at the centre, tapering gradually towards each end. Skin a 

 dull rose color, flesh white, and one of the best-flavored varieties in cultivation ; 

 highly recommended for early marketing on account of its large and imiform 

 size and productiveness. It has been awarded special prizes at the Massachu- 

 setts Horticultural and the New- York State Agricultural Societies. On ac- 

 count of the popularity of this potato, there are many being offered as the Early 

 Rose which are worthless in comparison : therefore, only purchase of reliable 

 parties that have a reputation at stake. 



A large and fine stock of this popular Potato, grown from the original stock, 

 and warranted genuine. 



One pound, Si. 00; three pounds, $200, by mail, postpaid. One peck (15 

 lbs.), ;?5 00; \ bush., $8.00; I bush (60 lbs.), JSis.oo; i bbl. (165 lbs.), $40.00. 

 Prices to the trade, in larger quantities, will be given upon application. The 

 freight on all packages by express, boat, or railroad, to be paid by the pur- 

 chaser. No charge for packages or cartage. 



Worcester, or Rielly. This valuable variety has not been well-known until the past sea- 

 son, when Mr. B. Harrington of Lexington (who had grown it for a number 

 of years), induced by his high opinion of its value, and the united testimony of 

 all who had ever grown or eaten it, challenged a trial in quality with any seed- 

 ling, old or new, fiom any State in the Union. Last September, at the Annual 

 Dinner of the Committee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, a trial 

 took place at the Parker House, Boston. There were present many distin- 

 guished horticulturists : among them- Col. M. P. Wilder, Charles Dovvning, 

 Esq., Hovey Breck, President Hyde, B. K. Bliss, Albert Bresee (originator of 

 the famous Early Rose), besides all the various Committee, numbering about 

 forty present. Among those offered for trial was the Early Rose and several 

 other varieties, considered by their respective friends the best. But it was the 

 unanimous decision that the Worcester was the best table-potato offered. It 

 proved to be very mealy, dry, and of the most delicate flavor ; free from any 

 earthy taste ; fair size ; form inclined to roundish ; color light pink ; flesh very 

 white ; skin thin ; eyes deep; and of superior baking quality. Another char- 

 acteristic of this variety is, that it will be found dry and mealy when but two- 

 thirds grown. For twenty years it has stood the test of disease much better 

 than other varieties. They mature in ninety days from planting. Yield varies 

 according to the season. 



The Potato from which the cut was taken was one of a lot dug Nov. i, 

 from a meadow soil, all of which were sound and healthy, while other varieties 

 growing near were more or less attacked with disease. 



Below are a few of the many testimonials received : — 



From Hon. Marshall P. Wilder. 



Boston, Nov. 20, t868. 

 Dear Sir, — Please receive my thanks for the Worcester Seedling Potatoes. As a table-po- 

 tato, it is certainly of first quality. MARSHALL P. WILDER. 



From, the Editor of the Hartford Times, November, 1868. 

 "We have received the Worcester Seedling Potatoes from you. We have found them to be 

 superior to any we have tried for several years ; and we have tested about all of the best sorts." 



From H. S. Goodale, Editor of the Berkshire Courier, Nov. 12, 1868. 

 " We tried the quality of the Worcester Seedling with the Rose and many other famous seed- 

 lings, and found it so decidedly the best, that nearly all others seemed coarse and earthy, and infe- 

 rior in delicacy of flavor and fineness in grain, — a little to my disappointment, as I have quite a 

 little stock of Rose in store. A gentleman fi-om New York visiting with me claimed he could tell 

 the Worcester from any other variety by smell. He was blindfolded, and, to my surprise, I found 

 that he invariably could ; also others, without confusion." 



