4t> ANALYSES OF THE POTATO. 



disease, especially upon the sandy lands between Albany and Schenectady. From the 

 numerous names under which it is known, it seems to be cultivated in a large extent of 

 territory, being common in New-England and in the Western States. 



Organic analysis. 



Water 73-7S 



Starch 12-60 



Albumen 0-36 



Casein 0.45 



Dextrine - - - - - - - - 25 



Sugar 2-22 



Gluten and fat 0-18 



Fibre 8-35 



98-19 



Ash per centum - - - - - - 1-07 



It yields more than an average quantity of starch. 



VIII. HAVANA POTATO. 



This variety is characterized by its elongated and tapering form. Two or three are 

 often united at the smaller ends. It is not generally cultivated. Although it is of a medium 

 quality, its shape is against it, and it will probably never become a favorite kind with 

 farmers. From the garden of A. Walsh, Esq. Lansingburgh. 



Organic analysis. 



Water 75-15 



Starch 8-93 



Albumen 0-30 



Casein 0-05 



Dextrine 0-4S 



Sugar 0-60 



Gluten 0-77 



Fat 0-10 



Fibre 8-41 



Ash per centum 1-41 



