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POTATOES— Covtinued. 

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WHITE STAR. Empire STATE. 
White Star. A medium early variety of the very best : s P 
' quality and appearance. Baked or boiled, its color, | Empire State. An excellent potato that bids fair to 
floury texture and delicious flavor are unsurpassed. become a leading sort. Skin smooth, white: eyes close 
Large, oblong, wniform-sized tubers, remarkably pro- to the surface, flesh pure white, and cooks dry and 
ductive: of excellent keeping qualities. mealy. A heavy cropper; produces very few small 
Peck 60 ets., bu. $2.00, bbl. $4.00. tubers. Per peck, 60 ets., bu. $2.00, bbl. $4.00. 


STATE OF MAINE. PEARL OF SAVOY. 
State of Maine. A cross between Early Vermont and| Green Mountain. 
Peerless; medium early, excellent flavor, cooks dry, 
is a good keeper and very productive. 
Peck 75 ets , bu. $2.25, bbl. $4.50. 
Pearl of Savoy. The tubers are oblong, fair, and of 
large size, pearly white flesh, which cooks dry and 
A prolific late variety, skin white, 
smooth, eyes shallow and fewin number. Of large 
size, attractive appearance and a good keeper. 
Peck 75 cts., bu. $2.25, bbl. $4.50. 

mealy ; 15 days earlier than Early Rose, and very pro- SWEET POTATOES. 
ductive and a good keeper. Yellow Nansemond. A short, thick variety, very pro- 
Peck 75 cts., bu. $2.25, bbl. $4.50. ductive, and considered the best for general culture. 
Mammoth Pearl. A medium late variety which has Sets—peck 60 ets., bu. $2.00, bbl. $4.00. 
become a favorite. Of good quality, handsome ap-| Red Nansemond. Short, thick, and of good flavor, 
pearance, free from rot, never hollow; skin and flesh largely grown in some sections in preference to the 
white; cooks like a ball of flour ; very productive and yellow sorts, and considered by some as more hardy. 
good keeper. Peck 60 ets., bu. $2.00, bbl. $4.00. Sets—peck 60 ets., bu. $2.00, bbl. $4.00. 
At the above prices, express and freight charges are to be paid by the purchaser. 
As the price of potatoes is governed by the market, the above quotations are but nominal, but are believed to be 
about the prices that will rule in the spring. Special quotations for large quantities, or varieties not listed, will be 
given on application. Our potatoes are all carefully selected and grown from the best Northern Stock. 
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Kirbis, GER. Potiron, FR. Calabaza, SP. 
Sow in good soil in May, when the ground has become warm, in hills 8 or 10 feet apart each way, or in fields of 
corn about every fourth hill; plant at the same time with the corn; always avoid planting near other vines, as they 
will hybridize. The Cashaw is generally preferred for cooking and making pies. 
Cashaw. Long, yellow crook-neck, similar to the Crook- 
neck Winter Squash; the best for table use or feeding 
stock ; flesh yellow, solid, fine-grained, and sweet. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 ets., lb. 75 ets. 
Large Cheese. One of the best for table use, produc- 
tive, skin orange, flesh yellow and sweet. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 cts., 1b. 60 ets. 
Large Tours, or Mammoth. A productive variety, 
which grows to an immense size, often weighing over 
a hundred pounds. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 20 ets., 1b. $2.00. 
‘Connecticut, or Large Common Yellow Field. A 
very productive, large yellow variety, and grown 
; principally for feeding stock. 
LarGe CHEESE PUMPKIN. Oz. 5 ets., qt. 25 ets., postpaid 30 ets., bu. $4.00. 















Prices of Potatoes are subject to market changes. Potatoes are forwarded by express or freight as directed, purchaser 
paying charges. We use our discretion in regard to time of shipment, as frequently, when orders are received, the weather 
for a week at a time will not permit safe delivery. We assume no risk on Potatoes. They are forwarded strictly at pur- 
chaser’s risk. 
