IHENRrADREER-PHIIADElPHIA-M-lM RELIABLE teETABlE SEEDS 



POTATOES. 



The soil best suiled to the Potato is a rich, sandy loam, but it seems to thrive in almost any soil or climate. The Potato, being 

 A gross feeder, requires a liberal application of manure; if stable manure is to be used, it should be well rotted, and not allowed 

 to come in contact with the tubers. On no other crop are the results from the use of the phosphates so manifest as on the Potato; 

 almost invariably the tubers are smoother, brighter and freer from rust and the destructive influence of wire worms. The best 



fertilizers are plaster, lime, superphosphate of 

 lime and bone-dust. Potato scab can be entirely 

 prevented by using flower of sulphur in the rows 

 with the phosphate. Use at the rate of 100 to 

 150 lbs. to the acre. Plant as early in the spring 

 as the ground can be thoroughly worked, in rows 

 3 feet apart and one foot in the rows; covering 

 in light, warm soil about 4 inches, and in cold, 

 wet ground 3 inches deep ; draw the earth to the 

 plants as they advance in growth. 



IMPORTANT.— Prices of Potatoes are 

 subject to market changes. Potatoes are 

 forwarded by express or freight as directed, 

 purchaser paying charges. We assume 

 no risk on Potatoes, which are forwarded 

 strictly at purchaser's responsibility. 



SEED POTATOES BY MAIX For those 



who desire to test the merits of any of these 

 varieties of Potatoes we furnish whole tubers 

 by mail at 30 cts. per lb., or 3 lbs. for 75 cts, 



CarrnaU No. I. Intermediate in ripening, and resembles the 

 Rural New Yorker No. 2 in shape, and also in having very 

 few and shallow eyes. The flesh is white and quality perfect. 

 An enormous producer of very large and handsome tubers. 

 Peck, .50 cts.; bu., $1.40; bbl., $3.75. 



Carman No. 3. Originated on the trial grounds of the 

 " Rural New Yorker." It is one of the best late varieties, 

 and also one of the greatest yielders; large oblong, slightly 

 fl.nttened. Peck, 50 cts.; bu., $1.40 ; bbl., $3.75. 



White Star. A medium early variety of the best quality and 

 appearance ; large, oblong, uniform-sized tubers, remarkably 

 productive. Peck, 50 cts.; bu., $1.40 ; bbl., $3-75. 



Rural New Yorker No. 2. (See cut.) A valuable variety 

 of large size, very smooth and a great cropper ; in quality 

 unexcelled. It is the best late long keeper, and we recom- 

 mend it highly. Without doubt there are many more Pota- 

 toes of this variety sold for eating purposes each year than 

 of any other late variety. Many carloads are received in 

 these markets each winter, and their large, handsome appear- 

 ance always commands a ready sale at top-notch prices. Peck, 

 50 cts.; bu., $1.40; bbl., $3.75. 



KxTKA Early Bdvkh PitiAiu. 



Bovee. This is without a doubt one of the very earliest Potatoes. 

 It is of recent introduction, and its general good qualities 

 have attracted much attention among market gardeners, farm- 

 ers and Potato growers. It is earlier than the Early Rose 

 and a much more productive v.nriely. It is said that in tests 

 made at experimental stations the Bovee has even produced 

 heavier crops than some of the late varieties. The vine is 

 dwarf and stocky, admitting of close planting ; the tubers grow 

 close together in the hill, and are generally of uniform, 

 marketable size. It is pink, or flesh color, and grows very 

 smooth, presenting a fine appearance, and the quality is all 

 that could be desired in a first-class early Potato. |- peck, 

 40 cts,; peck, 75 cts.; bu., $2.00; bbl., $4.75. 



Early Rose. We sell more of this variety than any other, as 

 it Is the leading early sort in almost all sections. The stock 

 we furnish is northern grown and pure. As all crops of early 

 potatoes were short during the past season, we advise planters 

 to purchase stock of Early Rose early this spring. Orders 

 booked at anv time for shipment when desired. Peck, 60 

 cts.; bu., $160; bbl., $4.25. 



Early Ohio. One of the very best early Potatoes, . 

 fit for use before fully ripe. Many growers con- 

 sider it the most profitable market variety. Peck, 

 70 cts,; bu, $1,75; bbl., $4.50. 



Beauty of Hebron. E.irly; productive; of excel- 

 lent quality; a good keeper. Peck, 60 cts.; bu., 

 $1.60; bbl., $4.25. 



Burbank's Seedling. A white-skinned, medium 

 early variety, wiih few eyes ; flesh fine-grained and 

 of excellent flavor. Peck, 50 cts.; bu., $1.40 ; bbl., 

 $3,75. 



State of Maine. Medium early, excellent flavor, 

 cooks dry, is a good keeper and very productive. 

 Peck, 50 cts.; bu., $1.40; bbl., $3.75. 



Sweet Potatoes. 



Prices subject to market changes. 



Yellow Nanseraond. A short, thick variety, very 

 productive, and considered the best for general 

 culture. Peck, 60 cts.; bu., $1.75; bbl., $4 50. 



Red Nansemond. Short, thick and of good flavor ; 

 largely grown in some sections in preference to the 

 yellow. Peck, 60 cts.; bu., $1.75 ; bbl., $4.50. 



SWEET POTATO PLANTS. 



See page 55. 



Rural New Yorker, No. 2, Potato. 



WE PAY POSTAGE on Garden and Flower Seeds, except where noted. Farm Seeds and Potatoes are sent by express or freight 

 at purctiaser's expense. We pack goods carefully, and always secure lowest rates and ship by best route. 



