Varieties 135 



below surface and dull deep red above surface of ground. 

 Leaves heart shaped, pointed; margins entire; deep 

 green upper surface, gray green lower surface; veins 

 prominent, green color, . medium size ; petioles short, 

 dull green." ^ 



Yellow Baebadoes. — This potato has sweet soft 

 flesh very much like the Jewel yam. The roots are 

 noticeable by their very prominent veins. The roots 

 are yellow inside and out, differing in this respect from 

 the White Barbadoes which, although possessing a yel- 

 low skin, has whitish flesh. 



Yellow Belmont. — This potato, which has been 

 illustrated in various publications as a distinct variety, 

 seems very closely allied if not identical with the Yellow 

 Nansemond or Yellow Jersey. It is yellow inside and 

 out and has a rather dry mealy texture. The tubers 

 resemble the Small Stem Jersey more closely than the 

 Big Stem, being smooth and less veiny than the latter. 

 For all practical purposes, the Yellow Belmont may be 

 considered a short chunky strain of the Yellow Jersey. 

 (See Plate IV.) 



Yellow IN'an'semgitd. — The l^ansemond class has 

 many subdivisions, among which is the Yellow ISTanse- 

 mond. It is a long, smooth, tapering uniform yellow 

 potato with almost white flesh. The roots, which are 

 small, are borne in clusters prolifically. The vines 

 and leaves are small. 



Yellow Steasbtteg. — This is a heavy-yielding 

 variety used largely for stock-food. It is not widely 

 grown and is not knovTn on the markets. 



IT. C. Johnson, Va. Truck Exp. Sta. 



