THE POTATO IN I.IMTISII COLUMBIA. 



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cost of production per acre would be somewhat higher than the figures already given. 

 The table as given, although it may be a little out in places as regards number of 

 labour hours and cost, nevertheless serves as a comparison between two types of 

 growers, and illustrates how the cost of production per acre may vary considerably 

 and the difficulties encountered in answering such a question as: "What does it 



cost to produce an acre of potatoes?" According to Table VIII., it will cost grower 

 A $204.65 to produce an acre of potatoes and grower B $75.50 under present con- 

 ditions. Provided, then, that both growers have a desirable potato-soil, and that 

 climatic conditions are favourable, grower A will get a yield of 10 tons of marketable 



