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PETEH HEriDEP.SOfl & CO., flEW YOt^.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



POTATOES FOPv SEED. 



In drills 3 feet apart; 12 to 14 bushels to the acre. 1 peck will plant about 125 hills. 



The Potato, like all robust-growing vegetables, can be grown with varying success on soils of all 

 kinds, and in all conditions of fertility, but the soil best suited to it is a sandy loam. In all heavy 

 soils it is more subject to disease, and the flavor also is much inferior. In breaking up good pasture 

 land the decaying sod answers sufficiently well for the first year in lieu of manure. Manure is applied 

 either in rows or hills, or broadcast over the hills and plowed in — the latter in most cases being 

 preferable. If the soil is good, but little manure is required. In highly enriched soil the plants are 

 more liable to disease than when grown in soil that is naturally good. The best fertilizers are those 

 of a dry or absorbent nature, as plaster, lime, superphosphate of lime and bone dust. For wet soils 

 these are particularly beneficial, as they not only promote growth but prevent disease. Plant as early 

 in spring as the ground can be had in fair working order, in hills or ridges about three feet apart, 

 covering in light warm soils about four inches deep, but in cold, wet situations two and one-half or 

 three inches will be sufficient. 



Our Potatoes are all specially raised for seed purposes and are "Northern Groivn." Prices subject to variation. We deliver all potatoes into 

 the hands of transportation companies safely packed; after thatour responsibility ceases. Purchasers must take all risks from freezing or heating. 

 In comparing our prices on Potatoes, remember we make no charge for barrels or Cartage, but deliver F. 0. B., N. Y., at prices quoted. 



A CHANGE Op SEED All WAYS PAYS. • 

 OUR SEED POTATOES ARE EXCEPTIONALLY FINE IN QUALITY THIS SEASON. 



EARLY ROSE. The leading variety for earliness, quality and 

 productiveness. 60c. peck, $2.00 bush., $4.25 bbl. 



EARLY SUNRISE. Very early and productive. 60c. peck, 

 $2.00 bush., $4.25 bbl. 



EARLY MAINE. Claimed to be an earlier and a better cropper 

 than the Early Eose, and smoother and more regular in shape. 

 60c. peck, $2.00 bush., $4.25 bbl. 



BEAUTY OF HEBRON. One of the best early sorts ; productive 

 and of excellent flavor ; a good keeper ; pure white skin and 

 flesh. 60c. peck, $2.00 bush., $4.25 bbl. 



CLARKE'S No. 1. Earlier than the Early Eose and very pro- 

 ductive. Cooks mealy. 60c. peck, $2.00 bush., $4.25 bbl. 



PEARL OF SAVOY. Is certainly very early and productive. 

 The tubers are oblong and of large size ; the flesh pearly white 

 and mealy. 60c. peck, $2.00 bush., $4.25 bbl. 



THORBURN. A very desirable early variety; very productive, 

 and of excellent quality. 60c. peck, $2.00 bush., $4.25 bbl. 



CHAS. DOWNING. Oval, oblong form and pure white color. 

 One of the earliest sorts, of splendid quality. Enormously pro- 

 ductive. 60c. peck, $2.00 bush., $4.25 bbl. 



EARLY VARIETIES. 



"EARLY NORTHER." It is several days earlier than the 

 Early Rose, and equally prolific, a most desirable sort. It is a 

 strong, vigorous grower, and the potatoes are bunched well 

 together in the hills. In shape it resembles the Early Eose, but 

 is a little longer; the eyes are few and shallow. Its table 

 qualities cannot be excelled, cooking dry and floury, whether 

 baked or boiled. This variety seems to do well everywhere. 

 "We can recommend it with confidence, and offer it at a very 

 reasonable price, considering the great scarcity of seed potatoes 

 this season. (See cut.) 70c. peck, $2.25 bush., $4.50 bbl. 



QUEEN. A grand potato of recent introduction, closely resem- 

 bling Beauty of Hebron in appearance, color, size and shape, but 

 is much earlier and a heavier yielder. We strongly recommend it. 

 60c. peck, S2.00 bush., $4.25 bbl. 



ROCHESTER ROSE. Of recent years, the Early Eose has not 

 done well in some sections. The Rochester Rose, which we now 

 offer, is a seedling of the above, and is an improvement in every 

 respect. It will average larger in size, is about as early, and is a 

 much heavier yielder. 60c. peck, $2.00 bush., $4.25 bbl. 



HENDERSON'S EARLY PURITAN. One of the most valu- 

 able early varieties, entirely distinct from all other early sorts, 

 the skin being nearly pure white. It cooks dry and floury and 

 is unequaled in quality. Awarded the medal of excellence at 

 the American Institute Fair in 1888. 70c. peck, $2.25 bush., 

 $4.50 bbl. 



EARLY OHIO. Tubers almost round ; flesh solid ; cooks dry 

 and mealy; very early. 60c. peck, $2.00 bush., $4.25 bbl. 



TRIUMPH. As an early variety this has given great satisfaction, 

 particularly in the South. 60c. peck, $2.00 bush., $4.25 bbl. 



VANGUARD. A very early variety of the Early Eose type ; flesh 

 white and mealy. 60c. peck, $2.00 bush., $4.25 bbl. 



MEDIUM EARLY VARIETIES. 



NEW IDEAL. (See Novelties, page 18.) $1.00 peck, $3.00 bush., 



$6.00 bbl. 

 SNOWDROP. We do not recommend it for planting for market 



use, but, where quality and not quantity is desired, we believe 



the Snowdrop to be unequaled. 60c. peck, $2.00 bush., $4.25 bbl. 

 RURAL NEW YORKER No. 2. Large and smooth variety, of 



excellent quality; white skin and flesh, with few and shallow 



eyes. 60c. peck, $2.00 bush., $4.25 bbl. 

 RURAL BLUSH. An excellent variety, having a beautiful blush 



skin. It is of first-rate quality and cooks through dry and 



evenly. A very heavy yielder. 60c. peck, $2.00 bush., $4.25 bbl. 



SEE ALSO IVIAIIM CROF» VARIETIES, PAGE 47". 



