FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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POTATOES. 



Kartoffel, Ger. Ponime de Terre, Fr. Potata 6 Papas, Sp. 



The soil best suited 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 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, super-phosphate of lime, and bone-dust, for heavy and wet soils especially, as they promote growth 

 and at the same time prevent disease. Plant as early in the spring as the ground can be thoroughly worked, in rows 3 feet apart 

 and 1 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. If an early crop is desired, sprout the tubers, or cut potatoes, in a light, warm room, from 

 four to six weeks before planting, then lift carefully and plant out ; by this process shoots are obtained that, as soon as planted 

 out in the open ground, will send out roots, and grow more rapidly than if treated in the ordinary way. The soil should be 

 constantly stirred through the season to prevent the surface from baking. 



Dreer's Standard. A splendid extra early variety, of 



fine quality, beautiful appearance and extraordinary pro- 

 ductiveness, free from disease or rot and an excellent keeper. 



Peck 70 cts., bu. §200, bbl. $5. 00. 

 Early Puritan. A first-class early Potato, of handsome, 



oblong shape ; flesh pure white ; matures wilh the Early 



Rose. Peck 60 cts., bu. $1.75, bbl. §4.25. 

 Early Rose. A leading variety for earliness, quality and 



productiveness. Peck 50 cts., bu. $1.60, bbl. $3.75. 

 Beauty Of Hebron. Early; productive;- of excellent 



quality ; a good keeper. Peck 50 cts., bu. §1.60, bbl. §3.75. 

 Queen. A medium early pinkish white Potato of fine qual- 

 ity, yielding large, handsome tubers. Peck 60 cts., bu. §1.75, 



bbl. $4.25, 3 lbs. by mail 75 cts. 

 Freeman. Oblong, slightly flattened, russet netted skin, 



eyes very shallow, table quality unsurpassed and under favor- 

 { able conditions the best yielding, early Potato; especially 

 ' suitable for moist or verv rich land. Peck 60 cts., bu. §1.75, 



bbl. $4.25, 3 lbs. by mail 75 cts. 

 Vauglian'S Prolific. The best yielding early Potato of 



the Rose class ; tubers long, smooth, pink in color, with very 



bright seed ends. In a field test of 40 early varieties the 



Vaughan outyielded all the others. Peck 60 cts., bu. §1.75, 

 „ bbl. §4. 25, 3 lbs. by mail 75 cts. 



Polaris. Very early, pure white in color, eyes shallow, 

 shape oblong, tending to long, a remarkably heavv cropper. 

 Peck 60 cts., bu. $1.75, bbl. §4.25, 3 lbs. by mail 75 cts. 



Cl'OWn Jewel. A seedling of the Early Ohio, and par- 

 takes of the excellent qualities of that fine variety ; skin 

 white and smooth, eyes shallow but strong, flesh pure white 

 and floury. Peck 60 cts., bu. §1.75, bbl. $4 25. 

 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 purchaser's risk. 



The New Potato Culture, by Elbert S. Carman, Editor of the "Rural New Yorker." Price by mail postpaid 40 cents. 



Rural New Yorker, No. 2. A valuable variety of 

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

 excelled. Peck 60 cts., bu. $1.75, bbl. $4.25. 



Clark's No. 1. An early sort resembling Early Rose, but 

 considered more prolific. It cooks mealy, is of excellent 

 flavor, and of first quality. Peck 60 cts., bu. $1.75, bbl. 

 §4.25, 3 lbs. by mail 75 cts. 



State of Maine. Medium early, excellent flavor, cooks 

 dry, is a good keeper and very productive. Peck 50 cts., 

 bu. §1.60, bbl. $3.75. 



White Star. A medium early variety of the best quality 

 and appearance ; large, oblong, uniform-sized tubers, remark- 

 ably productive. Peck 50 cts., bu. §1.60, bbl. §3.75. 



Empire State. An excellent Potato; skin smooth, white ; 

 eyes close to the surface, flesh pure white, and cooks dry 

 and mealy. Peck 50 cts., bu. §1.60, bbl. §3.75. 



Burbank's Seedling'. A white-skinned, medium early 

 variety, with few eyes; flesh fine-grained and of excellent 

 flavor. Peck 50 cts., bu. §1.60, bbl. §3.75. 



Mammoth Pearl. A medium late variety ; of good 

 quality; skin and flesh white; very productive. Peck 50 ; 

 cts., bu. $1.60, bbl. §3.75. 

 (3 lbs. by mail of tuiy of the above varieties for 75 cts.) 



SWEET POTATOES. 



Yellow Nansemond. A short, thick variety, very pro- 

 ductive, and considered the best for general culture. Peck 

 60 cts., bu. §2 00, 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. $2.00, bbl. §4.50. 



[For Sweet Potato plants, see page 33.) 



