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THE POTATO 



toes are classified into earl}-, medium or second early, 

 and late varieties, according to the time they take to 

 reach maturity. Earl}- varieties may mature in 70 to 



FIG. 22 — THE IMPORTANCE i>F HAVINc; irRIGHT HAULM AND 

 PRESERVING THE FOLIAGE IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY APPRECIATED 



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

 dead <C. V. Farm). 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 1 30 

 days, while late varieties may continue to grow for 

 200 days. 



9. T/ie 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. Large haulm is more trouble to spray, re- 



