ANALYSES OF THE POTATO. 45 



V. COW-HORN POTATO. 



Pl. 3 B. Fig. 1 . 



This is a small elongated potato of purple color, and usually slightly bent or curved. It 

 is not in common use, but is esteemed as a very good baking potato. I have not been able 

 to analyze it, but I have given a figure which represents the variety perfectly. It is a 

 very good spring potato; and those who are fond of cultivating singular kinds, will add 

 this to their number. 



VI. CARTER POTATO. 



Pl. 2 B. Fig. 1. 

 Color gray and yellowish gray, often tinged slightly with purple ; flesh white ; form elongated ; 

 eyes few, and in 5's. 



This is esteemed as a rich variety, and is extensively cultivated for market, and usually 

 bears a high price. 



Organic analysis. 



Water 74-00 



Starch 11-92 



Casein 0-55 



Albumen ....... lost. 



Dextrine 0-41 



Sugar and extract 3 ■ 78 



Gluten 



Fat 0-21 



Fibre .-- 702 



Ash per centum ...... 0-88 



VII. PEACH-BLOW POTATO. 



WESTERN RED, LAKE ERIE, SAND LAKE, BUFFALO, KENTUCKY RED. 



Pl. 2 B, fig. I. 

 Color red, and marked with numerous dots ; form elongated ; eyes few, and in 5's. 



It has some resemblance to the Merino, but is of a brighter red and rarely as long. The 

 quality of the Western Red ranks only with the medium kinds. It is a good bearer, and 

 is common in the winter in the Albany market. It is not much affected with the potato 



