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JOHNSON & STOKES, PHILADEI.PHIA. 



POTATOES— Continued. 



EABL,Y .STJNKISE. This new variety originated with 

 a, German gardener of Rensselaer County, New York. The 

 .^reat claims for it are its e.Ktreme earliiiess and great pro- 

 <iuctiveness. The tubers are oblong, large, solid, uniform and 

 iandsome ; flesh white, fine grained and dr.v, cooking well, 

 ■even when first dug; very productive and fine keeping 

 qualities. Peck, 65c.; bush.,Sl.75; bbl. S3.75. 



EAJKLY BEAUTY OF HEBKON. One of the best 

 •early sorts, ripening a week earlier than the Early Rose; a 

 strong grower, vieiding largely; white flesh and delicate 

 :flavor. Peck, 60c.; bush.,Sl.25; bbl., $3.00. 



EAKI.Y OHJO. A seedling of the Early Rose, resem- 

 bling it in color, but in shape quite distinct, being round 

 ■oblong instead of oval; of excellent quality. Grown side by 

 ;side with the Early Rose, it proved a weekearlier, while the 

 yield w!is a third greater. Peck, 65c.; bush., SI. 75; bbl., $4.00. 



EAKLY KOSE. Our stock of this popular variety is 

 imported from Canada and Prince 'Edward Island, where 

 -we find them in their original purity, most of the stock of 

 this variety grown in the States being mixed and inferior in 

 ;productiveness. Peck, 60c.; bush., $1.25; bbl., $3.00. 



G.^KFJELD. A seedling of the Early Vermont hybrid- 

 ized with the Excelsior. Flesh white and mealy, very pro- 

 ■ductive and a strong grower; a superior market variety. 

 Peck, 65c.; bush, $1.75; bbl.,S3.75. 



AMEKICAI^ SL4.GIC UM BONTIM. This potato is a 

 :seedling of the Peaehblow, and somewhat resembles that 

 -variety in general form and appearance. The.v are very 

 •early, even in size, free from all disease, very productive and 

 the best of keepers, and do equally well planted early or 

 late. Flesh white, and when boiled or baked are mealy, 

 -white as snow, and will keep until June. Peck, 65c.; bush., 

 :$1.75; bbl., S;?.7.5. 



IttASOIOTH PELAKI.. This medium early variety is 

 very smooth and iiniform, eyes even with the surface, skin 

 •pearly white; for the table it cooks like a ball of flour, and 

 .as wliite as snow, evenly to the centre. The vines grow fast 

 :and strong and vield well. Peck, 60c.; bush., $1.25; bbl., 

 :«3.00. 



ML^lTVIMOTH PKOEIFIC. This potato originated in 

 !New York State, and was selected by the originator from a 

 large number of seedlings for its ^;^•onderful yield and good 

 •qualities; skin white, eyes fe^v and even "^Tth the surface, 

 :flesh pure white, fine grained, always solid, cooks dry and 

 floury, a vigorous grower. The tubers grow compactly in 

 the hill, and vary from medium size to very large. They are 

 ■medium earlv, productive, and best of keepers. Peck, 65c.; 

 bush., $1.75; bbl.,$:3.75. 



MOKNING STAR. A promising new variety from 

 "Washington County, N. Y. And although a pure-bred seed- 

 ling of the Beauty of Hebron, it bears little resemblance to 

 "that variety, being of better color, hardier, less liable to dis- 

 •ease and more productive. Its color is pure white, form oval 

 lo oblong, seldom growing slender or knobby, retains its size 

 -well to the ends, eyes even with the surface, but not promi- 

 nent or nun\crous, quality excellent, and whether baked or 

 boiled it is of fine floury texture; the vines make a strong 

 and vigorous growth ; tuljers grow compactly in the hill with 

 :few small ones, nearly all being of marketable size. It is 

 somewhat later than the Lute Beauty of Hebron, and it is 

 «aid will out-vield our best late varieties. Peck, 65c.; bush., 

 «1.75; bbl., $4.00. 



EJIPIKE: STATE. A new variety, originating with Mr. 

 IE. L. Coy, the well-known originator of Beauty of Hebron, 

 liarly Puritan and other good sorts. It grows to fine, large 

 «ize. ripens late, is exceedingly productive and of fine table 

 ■quality. Peck, 60c.; bush., $4.25; bbl.,$;3.00. 



WHITE PEACH BI,OW. This is one of the best -win- 

 ter potatoes for quality ; keeps sound until spring, and boils 

 <iry and mealy ; in our estimation it will always continue a 

 general favorite. Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $3.75. 



WHITE STAR. This variety has given universal satis- 

 faction, and the yields reported are really wonderful. It is a 

 Tesult of the Excelsior, fertilized with pollen from the White 

 Peaehblow. The foliage is dense, dark green ; vines strong, 

 stocky and vigorous, on which account it is well calculated 

 to resist the ravages of the Colorado Beetle. The tubers are 

 ■oblong, large, uniform and handsome; it is medium early. 

 Whether baked or boiled, its cooking qualities are faultless 

 .and an excellent keeper. Peck, 60e.; bush., $1.25 ; bbl., $3.00. 



WHITE ELEPHANT, or LATE BEAUTY OF 

 HEIBKON. This superb late variety is a cross between the 

 •Garnet Chili and White Peaehblow, and combines all the best 

 ■qualities of these varieties, viz: wonderful productiveness, 

 «xcellent quality and flavor, and resists disease, keeping well 

 until far into the spring. Peck, 60c.; bush., $1.25; bbl., $3.00. 



THE BELEE. Skin is of a light red color, very smooth 

 and beautiful, with eyes but slightly depressed. Extra large 

 in size. Unsurpassed in cooking qualities. Grows a strong, 

 lieavv, upright, branching stalk, \vith dark green foliage. 

 An excellent yielder. Peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $3.75. 



PEEREESS. A well-known, productive, late variety. 

 Peck, 60c.; bush., $1.25; bbl., $3.00. 



BUBBANK'S SEEDEING. A white-skinned variety, 

 ripening between the early and very late varieties. When 

 •cooked is dry and floury ; flesh fine grained, and produces 

 enormously. Peck, 60c.; bush., $1.25 ; bbl., $3.00 



NEW EXTRA EARLY CAROLINA SWEET POTATO. 



swf;et potato— extra early Carolina. 



This wonderful variety originated in North Carolina, and is 

 far superior to all other varieties in earliness, productive- 

 ness and quality. Of a bright yellow color, shape nearly 

 round, and shorter than the ordinary varieties. Slips planted 

 May L5th, produced edible tubers July 29th. Owing to its ex- 

 treme earliness, it isbetter adapted to cultivation in the North- 

 ern States than any other variety. Does well on any ordinary 

 soil, and is the best of keepers. Price, per peck, $1.00; bush., 

 $;J.0O; bbl., $6..50. Price of plants, ready May 1st, $1.25 per 

 100, by mail, post-paid ; $1.00 per 100, $6.00 per 1000, by express. 



NEW JERSEY SWEET ANB E.-IRLY NANSEMOND. 

 The justly celebrated Philadelphia Sweet Potatoes, univer- 

 sally grown for Philadelphia andNew York markets. Peck, 

 65c.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $3.75. 



Plants of the above varieties ready May 1st. 75c. per 100, 

 b.v mail, post-paid ; 50c. per 100 ; $2.50 per lOOJ, by express. 



640 BUSHELS PER ACEE. 

 H. L. Wyson, Newberne, Va., writes : "The Extra Early 

 Carolina Sweet Potato is the best I have ever grown in earli- 

 ness, quality and productiveness ; on one-eighth of an acre 

 I raised eighty bushels." 



MUCH EARLIER AND MORE PRODUCTIVE. 



A. B. WiNGERT, Upper Strasburg, Pa., writes: "The 

 Extra Early Carolina Sweet Potatoes we think a great acqui- 

 sition. We raised a large crop and found many hills contain- 

 ing from twelve to sixteen potatoes, of fine size, grown froia 

 a single plant, and all packed in a bunch ; the quality cannot 

 be surpassed; in eolor and shape they are attractive, very 

 sweet and matured much earlier than any other sort." 



THE CONCAVE AND CURVED SEED POTATO KNIFE. 



Is thin and right shape to cut to 1, 2 or 3 eye pieces, 

 fast and not crack the tuber or injure the 

 germs. Endorsed by planters every- 

 where, thousands no>v in use. 



Give this knife a fair 

 trial and if you are not 

 satisfied that it \^'ill pay 

 you to cut your potatoes 

 ■i with it, return to us and we will refund your money. 

 ^ Illustrated circular showing structure and full directions 

 • cutting with each Icnife. Price, 35c., post-paid. 



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T. E. Dalton, Sarasota, Fla., writes: "Received pota- 

 toes and seeds in good condition. The potatoes are the best I 

 ever purchased. To get the best seeds for my money, I shall 

 patronize your house in the future." 



Daniel H. Glatfelter, West Manchester, Pa., writes : 

 "You certainly sent me a fine lotof seeds; they are the cheap- 

 est and best I ever bought ; only regret I did not double my 

 order. The New Onion No. .5 (Madrid Giant), sent me for 

 trial is a wonder." 



S. E. Hope, Taylor P. O., Md., writes: "I have been 

 getting seeds for myself and neighbors for the last five years 

 from your house and they have proved more than satisfactory 

 in every instance." 



R. I. OvEESTEG, Oversteg, Col., writes: "Your seeds 

 give great results. The radishes sell at sight, without any 

 talking. The Eclipse Beet is the sweetest of all beets. I 

 must say your J. & S. Earliest Cabbage is a dandy. From 

 your seeds I harvested the first good crops in seven years. 

 Will have no others in future." 



