SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
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Potatoes will adapt themselves to various soil conditions as easily as most vegetables. A better crop will be produced, however, on a 
sandy loam which contains a quantity of well rotted vegetable matter. A clover sod, vetches turned under in the fall, or land which was 
heavily manured for a previous crop supply ideal conditions. 
In preparing the seed the eyes should be cut so that the largest part of the surrounding flesh is situated toward the stem end, because 
the eyes of a potato always have a root system running toward that end and for that reason the sprouts cannot draw moisture from the 
oppositefdirection. If the ground you intend to use has produced a scabby crop previously or the seed shows any trace of disease, the 
Norcross 
Medium sized, very smootn skinned 
and shallow eyed; in color light pink 
Early Six Weeks 
and of fine texture. 
Red Bliss, or Bliss Triumph Ths variety, is =p: 
favor. The tubers are round and uniform in shape, eyes slightly 
depressed and of a beautiful bright red color. very hardy and 
vigorous, maturing with extra earlies. 
Dakota Reds This very popular local variety has gained 
; favor due to its very productive and fine 
cooking qualities. It often brings a higher price in Baltimore 
markets than the most fancy table stock from New York and 
Maine. Used for late crop only. Let us quote. 
° The biggest Potato and greatest producer 
Irish Cobbler Pe TE 
known among the first early varieties. 
will outyield all other early kinds and equal most of the later va- 
rieties. Fine quality, color a pure creamy white, shape round to 
oblong and smooth. Vines very. stocky, with dark foliage. 
For a generation the standard Potato of the 
Early Rose whole country for earlies, yield, thrift, beauty 
and table qualities, because it always succeeds well in any soil, 
in any climate and in any latitude. Too well known to need des- 
cription. Our stock is strictly pure. 
* This is a decidedly valuable acquisi- 
Maggie Murphy tion to the Potato family. The shape 
is flattened oblong with smooth eyes and of rose color. It is very 
hardy, productive and bears tubers of large size. 
Green Mountain White skin, flat, oval form, smooth, 
. : of good appearance; fine for the table 
quality. Ripens slowly, and is a good keeper. Valuable for late 
crops. Now taking the lead in all markets. 
* A very desirable main crop variety of recent 
Gold Coin iatroduction; has proven to be very hardy, of 
vigorous growth, most productive, of the very best quality. The 
tubers are slightly oblong, rather broad and quite thick through. 
The eyes are small, and there is but little waste in paring. The 
skin is thin, smooth and glossy, of a light golden tint. 
Second Crop Seed Hoes toes nate of medium size, and 
, require less seed per acre than 
Maine-grown stock. Planters who have tried them will use no 
other. Prices on application. 
pieces should be soaked in a for- 
maldehyde solution as a preventa- 
tive. 
For a very early crop, run off 
furrows about three feet apart and 
about four inches deep. Drop the 
pieces about 15 inches apart in the 
turrows and cover to a depth of 
about 1% inches, gradually filling 
‘in the furrows to level as the vines 
grow larger. For main crop it is 
just as well to cover the eyes with 
four inches of soil at once. If fer- 
tilizer is used, apply it either in the 
row or broadcast before planting 
and be sure that it is thoroughly 
mixed with the soil so that the seed 
is not burned. Fresh stable ma- 
nure will cause the potatoes to 
become scabby. 
Just before the sprouts have ap- 
peared above the ground run a 
light harrow over them to kill the 
weeds and break up the crust. 
Continue weeding and harrowing 
until there is danger of breaking 
off too many sprouts. Cultivate 
thoroughly and frequently, being 
careful not to cut any of the roots, 
continuing until the vines have at- 
tained full growth and begin to 
spread. 
Spraying for insects and blight 
is very necessary, Pyrox, Bug 
Death, etc., giving very satisfactory 
results, 
The size and quality of the crop 
and the ability to resist disease is 
directly dependent upon the seed 
planted and no amount of cultiva- 
tion or attention will offest the 
; uncontrollable results of poor seed. 
Be sure of your crop and plant only the best Maine grown seed 
potatoes, 
Medium late, of good size and quality, white 
in color; eyes flush with the skin and a good 
White Star 
keeper. 
Its shape is a little oblong and slightly flattened, 
Norcross the skin is finely netted or rusty, which always 
indicates good cooking and eating qualitics. The tubers are large 
and very uniform, maturing medium early. 
H q Is one of the heaviest yielders grown, 
American Giant and a favorite with all large growers. 
It is a long, white, smooth, handsome Potato, of good quality, 
with shallow eyes; maturing with the second earlies and isa late 
keeper. 
* This is a very handsome general crop Potato. 
Prosperity Its skin is slightly rusty, of a light cream-white 
color; its shape is an oblong and slightly flattened. The eyes are 
very shallow, the size is large and desirable, very few under market 
size. Always smooth and regular in form and of splendid quality. 
This variety is quite largely used as one of the 
Burbank reliable late Potatoes, is of good size, white skinned, 
of oblong shape and good yielder. It is a late keeper and also of 
good flavor. i 
is A splendid early variety, fine quality, color a pure 
Puritan white, shape oblong, yielding large crops. 
SEED SWEET POTATOES 
Select ‘‘up-river’’ strains of smooth, short, 
Yellow Jersey  ichzy Yellow Jersey, Yields’ 28 to 
50 per cent more marketable stock and sells higher than any other. 
Dry and sweet; decidedly the best of all. 
Prices subject to market fluctuations. 
Sweet Potato Plants. See Page 36 
