On Planting Potatoes. 111 
with early weak-stemmed varieties on any soil. And according 
to the vigor of the stems, richness and depth of soil, the dis- 
tance may be increased to thirty inches, which is wide enough 
for the strongest growers, even on rich soil. 
Tt is to be remarked that in some varieties the eyes are 
not abundant. With regard to such the above number of sets 
will not be obtained from the corresponding weights; but in 
general it will be practicable, provided sound eyed tubers can 
be employed.— Robert Thompson. 
