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Garfield. Originated by O. H. Alexander, Charlotte, Vt.; claimed to be a seedling 

 ol Early Vermont crossed with Excelsior. Introduced by D. Landretb & Sons 

 in 1883. 



Desa'vption. — Season later than that of the Vermont; more productive. Vines 

 stocky. Tubers unifoiTaly lai'ge, larger than Vermont, slightly flattened, com- 

 pact in hill; color of skin resembling that of Excelsior. References: J. C. 

 Vaughan's Com and Potato Manual, 1884, p. 9; Landreth's Companion for the 

 Garden and Farm, 1884, p. 55. 



Q-arnet Chili. Originated by C. E. Goodrich, Utica, N. Y., in 1853; claimed to be 

 a seedling of Rough Purple Chili. Introduced by Goodrich in 1857. 



Desmption. — Season late. Goodrich says, "Vines tall and stout like the 

 parent, remaining erect until nearly ripe. Vines and leaves very light green; 

 flowers numerous and persistent, usually white and showy, occasionally, espe- 

 cially for the last two summers,' inclining to Peachblow red and a few even to 

 pale lilac. Rarely bears seed balls unless planted late in June. In this case 

 they set freely in the cool weather of September, but do not mature. I have 

 never seen more than 100 ripe balls on this crop, though examining many acres 

 for them. Tubers medium size, round to longish; eyes of moderate depth; skin 

 brick red; flesh moderately white; late maturing." References: Country Gen- 

 tleman, vol. 22, 1863, p. 155; American Agriculturist, vol. 21, 1862, p. 230. 



Note. — As now known, the flowers are reddish lilac. The variety now grown 

 in Bermuda under the name of Garnet Chili has round-oblong or short-cylindrical 

 tubers with numerous eyes. The variety grown under this name by the Depart- 

 ment of Agriculture has roundish to short-oblong tubers with blunt ends. 

 Gem of Aroostook. (Group 6.) Originated by G. W. P. Jerrard, Caribou, Me., 

 in 1892; claimed to be a seedling of New Queen. Introduced by Jerrard in 1898. 



Description. — Season medium; about a week later than New Queen. Vines 

 robust, healthy, half upright; foliage medium green; flowers white with yellow 

 centers. Tubers elongate-oval, flattened; skin light magenta pink in Colorado 

 and pink in northwestern Washington, variable with different soils and localities. 

 References: G. W. P. Jerrard Co.'s catalogue, 1898, p. 2; 1899, p. 2. 



Gold Coin. (Group 8, section 1.) Originated by Gideon T. Safford, North Ben- 

 nington, Vt. Introduced by W. A. Burpee in 1903. 



Description.— Vines strong, healthy, with luxurious dark-green foliage. Tubers 

 slightly oblong, rather broad, quite thick, ends slightly rounded; eyes small; skin 

 thin, smooth, glossy, and of a light golden tint; flesh, pearly white. Reference: 

 W. A. Burpee's Farm Annual, 1903, pp. 26-29. 



Golden Russet, Olds's. (Group 7, section 2.) Originated in Clinton, Wis. ; claimed 

 to be a chance seedling from a field of Early Ohio, but not at all like that variety. 

 Description. — Season medium. Tubers rather long and smooth; eyes even with 

 the surface; skin white, completely covered with a very thick netting, making it 

 a decided russet. References: L. L. Olds's seed catalogue, 1912, p. 29; John A. 

 Salzer Seed Co.'s catalogue, 1912, p. 122. 



Note. —Evidently they are confusing a sport with a seedling. 



Goodrich, Early. See Early Goodrich. 



Granite State. Originated by B. B. Whiting, Hillsboro County, N. H., in 1861; 

 claimed to be a seedling raised at the same time and by the same person ar; 

 Excelsior. Introduced by J. J. H. Gregory. 



Description. — Season early; earlier than Excelsior and tubers are larger and 

 longer. Remarkably bushy in habit of growth. References: J. J. H. Gregory's 

 seed catalogue, 1870, p. 32; 1871, p. 28. 



