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are to be marketed, then we only have to consider varieties 

 that are adapted to the Southern tastes. The "Pumpkin 

 Yam" or the "Yellow Yam" is by all means the only va- 

 riety to be grown for Southern markets for table use. 

 There are many other varieties of this yam, they go by 

 different names in different localities', but one of the most 

 popular variety now is the "Nancy Hall." Thi^ 

 potato was originated in Florida, but now is grown all 



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over the South. It is one of the very best keepers of the 

 pumpkin yam family, if not the best. It is a good pro- 

 ducer, and in eating quality is perhaps one of the best. 

 One of the chief objections, however, to the "Nancy Hall" 

 is its tendency to be slow in sprouting; another objection- 

 able quality is that it makes a slow growth of vine, as vinps 

 are largely relied upon in growing potatoes. 



The "Golden Beauty" which was introduced by the 

 writer some years ago is considered by general consent 

 among those who have tasted it, to be the best of the pump- 



