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PETER HENDERSON & GO., NEW YORK.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
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‘Worthy of Note 10 Potato Growers. 
record—extremes usually follow each other, especially in crops of such national 
importance—and our experience and observation for nearly half a century 
Potatoes for Seed. — 
In drills 3 feet apart; 10 to 12 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 itisasandyloam. In all heavy 
soils it is more subject to disease, and the flavor also is much inferior. 
land the decaying sod answers sufficiently well for the first year in lieu of manure. 
either in rows or hills, or broadcast over the hills and plowed in—the latter in most cases being 
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. 
In breaking up good pasture 
Manure is applied 
lead us to predict, on account of the reduced areas thst will naturally be |= 
planted in 1896, with the usual risk of shortages and failures, that potatoes 
will be as scarce in 96 as they were abundant in 795; consequently, we advise 
our customers to plant potatoes liberally this season. 
Our Potatoes are all specially raised for seed purposes, are ‘‘ Northern Grown,” and are exceptionally fine in quality this season. Prices 
subject to variation. 
We deliver all potatoes into the hands of transportation companies safely packed; after that our 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. O. B., New York, at prices quoted. 
NO A CHANGE OF SEED ALWAYS PAYS. ©y 
Early Varieties. 
«“BARLY NORTHER.” Several days earlier than the Early 
Rose, and equally prolific, a most desirable sort. It is astrong, 
vigorous grower, and the potatoes are bunched well together in 
the hills. Inshape it resembles the Early Rose; the eyes are 
few and shallow. Its table qualities cannot be excelled, cooking 
dry and floury, whether baked or boiled. Seems to do well 
everywhere. (Seecut.) 50c. peck, $1.60 bush., $3.25 bbl. 
OHIO JUNIOR. Anextra early potato; shape oval oblong; eyes 
almost even with the surface; an excellent keeper; very pro- 
ductive and of fine quality. 50c. peck, $1.60 bush., $3.25 bbl. 
FREEMAN. Extremely early and long-keeping; exceedingly 
handsome oval tubers, russet color, covered with a fine netting ; 
flesh very white, fine-grained, and of splendid flavor. A strong, 
healthy grower, of uniform shape, with no tendency to rot or 
rust, and no hollow tubers. 50c. peck, $1.60 bush., $3.25 bbl. 
QUEEN. A grand potato of recent introduction, closely resembling 
Beauty of Hebron in appearance, color, size and shape, but ismuch 
earlier and a heavier yielder. 50c. peck, $1.50 bush., $3.00 bbl. 
ROCHESTER ROSE. Of recent years the Early Rose has not 
done wellin 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 not quite so early, and 
is a much heavier yielder. 50c. peck, $1.50 bush., $3.00 bbl. 
SNOWFLAKE. An early variety, of superior quality. 50c. 
peck, $1.50 bush., $3.00 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. 50c. peck, $1.60 bush., $3.25 bbl. 
EARLY OHIO. Tubers almost round; flesh solid; cooks dry 
and mealy; very early. 50c. peck, $1.60 bush., $3.25 bbl. 
VANGUARD. A very early variety of the Early Rose type; flesh 
white and mealy. 50c. peck, $1.50 bush., $3.00 bbl. 
EARLY ROSE. The leading variety for earliness, quality and 
productiveness. 50c. peck, $1.50 bush., $3.00 bbl. 
EARLY SUNRISE. Very early and productive. 
$1.50 bush., $3.00 bbl. 
EARLY MAINE. Claimed to be an earlier and a better cropper 
than the Early Rose, and smoother and more regular in shape. 
50c. peck, $1.50 bush., $3.00 bbl. 
BEAUTY OF HEBRON. One of the best early sorts; productive 
and of excellent flavor; a good keeper; pure white skin and 
flesh. 50c. peck, $1.50 bush., $3.00 bbl. 
CLARKE’S No. 1. Earlier than the Early Rose and very pro- 
ductive. Cooks mealy. 50c. peck, $1.50 bush., $3.00 bbl. 
PEARL OF SAVOY. Is certainly very early and productive. 
The tubers are oblong and of large size; the flesh pearly white 
and mealy. 50c. peck, $1.50 bush., $3.00 bbl. 
THORBURN. A very desirable early variety; very productive, 
and of excellent quality. 50c. peck, $1.50 bush., $3.00 bbl. 
CHAS. DOWNING. Oval, oblong form and pure white color. 
One of the earliest sorts, of splendid quality. Enormously pro- 
ductive. 50c. peck, $1.50 bush., $3.00 bbl. 
50c. peck, 
Medium Early Varieties. 
NEW IDEAL. Yields a very much heavier crop than any of the 
earlies ; in fact, it outyielded several of the late potatoes. It is 
a handsome potato, haying a pink russet skin; it is one of the 
best cooking or baking potatoes, the flavor being excellent; the 
vines are large, stocky and healthy; its keeping qualities are 
of the best. 60c. peck, $2.00 bush., $4.25 bbl. 
SNOWDROP. Where quality and not quantity is desired, the 
Snowdrop is unequaled. 50c. peck, $1.60 bush., $3.25 bbl. 
RURAL NEW-YORKER No. 2. Large and smooth variety, 
of excellent quality ; white skin and flesh, with few and shallow 
eyes. 50c. peck, $1.50 bush., $3.00 bbl. 
RURAL BLUSH. It is of first-rate quality and cooks through 
dry and evenly. A heavy yielder. 50c. peck, $1.50 bush., $3.00 bbl. 
