300 



ANALYSES OF THE SWEET POTATO. 



The foliage of the Sweet potato is a slender, leafy, climbing vine : the roots or tubers 

 appear large, and out of proportion to the foliage. 



ANALYSES OF THE SWEET POTATO. 



Cut when ripe, and furnished by Mr. Sears, of the North American Phalanx, N. Y. Soil sandy and light. 



proportions. Percentage. 



1. Top 1065-400 grs. 



Dry 335000 



Water 31443 



Ash 6-840 2-042 



