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Fig. 18. Diagram illustrating interrelationships of producer, middle- 

 men and consumer of potatoes. 1. Farmer. 2. Agent of farmers' ware- 

 house or of cooperative company. 3. Independent local buyer. 4. Local 

 buyer for large potato company. 5. Wholesaler. 6. Commission man. 

 7. Broker. 8 and 9. Retailer. 10. Consumer. 



