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end of March. Somebody may plant Early Rose in December and 
another in February, and those planted in February come to the 
market first; it depends entirely upon the season. If late frosts set in, 
early planted potatoes will be cut down, and those just coming out of 
the ground will not be hurt. The Jackson White has given but little 
satisfaction the last three years, except in cases where planted very 
early. The yield was very good, but the quality poor and very knotty. 
Perhaps this was the fault of the season. It is hardly planted any 
more for the market. Up to now the Peerless is the standard variety. 
Among the new kinds I have tried, J find the White Elephant to be 
a fine potato. It is a very strong grower, tubers oblong, very pro- 
ductive, good quality and flavor. It is late and will come in at the end 
of the season if planted with the earlier varieties. So far the price 
has been too hich, but I expect to have some for sale again this year. 
Early Rese. This is, without any doubt, the best potato for the 
table. It is oval, very shallow-eyed, pink-skinned, very dry and mealy 
when boiled. It has not become as popular as it deserves as a ee 
variety, as pink or red potatoes do not sell so well here as the whit 
kinds. This variety should not be planted too soon, from the pate 
that they make small stalks, and if cut down by frost, they suffer 
more than other varieties. No better potato for family use. Every 
one who plants ought to plant some of this variety, but they want 
rich, light soil to grow to perfection. 
' Breese’s Peerice Only nine years since this variety was in- 
troduced, yet at present it is the leading variety for market as well as 
for family use. Skin dull white, sometimes slightly russetted; eyes 
few and shallow, round, occasionally oblong; grows to a large size, 
very productive and earlier than the Jackson White. As white 
potatoes are more salable than pinkish kinds, and as this variety is 
handsome in appearance, and of good quality, it has become the 
general favorite in this section. 
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