FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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POTHTO6S. 



Kartoffel, Gek. Pomme, 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 phos- 

 phates 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 I 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 ])lants as they advance in growth. If 

 an early crop is desired, sprout the tubers, or cut j)otatoes, in a light warm room, from four to si.x^ weeks before plant- 

 ing, then lift carefully and |)lant 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. Many seem to consider it harmful, after the potatoes 

 have set, to disturb the soil in any way ; this is contradicted by the experience of the best growers, who run the culti- 

 vator until the vines are dead. In some sections " flat culture " is preferred to " ridging," especially where droughts 

 prevail, or the soil is very loose and sandy. 



For seed potatoes, select well-formed tubers of good size. Some growers cut to one eye, leaving as large a piece as 

 possible attached. About 8 bushels are required by this method to properly seed an acre. 



Many successful growers plant medium sized potatoes whole, maintaining that, though there is an increase in small 

 potatoes, there is a corresiiondins increase of marketable stock. That this is borne out by results the following table, 

 which has been made from careful comjietitive trials, will show. Taking 100 as a basis, the account stands: Whole 

 Potatoes, large, 100 percent. ; Whole Potatoes, small, 79 per cent. ; single eye, 36.16 per cent. 



Some growers cut their seed in halves lengthwise, while others cut them in quarters, both using large ])otatoes. 

 Under ordinary cultivation the process of cutting to a single eyfe is to be deprecated, for the young jjlants, not having 

 suflQcient nutriment, often start off weak, while many fail to grow at all. By using larger seed the vines grow more 

 vigorously at the start and are better able to stand the changes of the season and yield satisfactory returns. More 

 seed is required per acre for planting, but the crop will be in every way more satisfactory and profitable. 



If the Potato Bug makes its appearance the vines should he dusted with Paris Green thoroughly mi.xed with fifty 

 parts of plaster, and applied while the dew is on the plants, with a pair of bellows or duster. Slug Shot is also a very 

 convenient and efficient reimilv 



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

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

 cellent flavor ; producing a large crop of marketable 

 potatoes. Peck 50 cts., bu. $1.75, bbl. $4.00. 



Ciias. Downing. A new potato having sterling merit, 

 hardy and productive, and possessing the highest 

 quality for eating. Although early in ripening it is a 

 good keeper. Medium size, slightly flattened oval 

 shape, light lemon color, with smooth skin. Eyes 

 few, small, and nearly even with the surface. 

 Peck 60 cts., bu. $2.00, bbl. $4.75. 



Kakly Ohio. 



Early Ohio. A seedling of the Early Kose, ripens about 

 a week earlier. It is round and oblong in shape, of 

 vigorous growth, and excellent quality. 



Peck 60 cts., bu. $1.75, bbl. $4.00. 

 £arlf Rose, Prince Edward Island. A leading 

 variety for earliuess, quality and productiveness. The 

 stock we offer is the best Prince Edward Island. 

 Peck 50 cts., bu. $1.7.5, bbl. $4.00. 



Beauty of Hebron. 



JBeanty of Hebron. A little earlier than Early Rose, 

 very productive, of excellent quality, white fleshed, 

 and will vield at least a quarter more; a good keeper. 

 Peck 50 cts., bu. $1.75, bbl. .$4.00. 



Chas. Downing. 



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

 but considered more prolific. It cooks mealy, is of 

 excellent flavor, of first quality, and is a profitable 

 variety for the farmer or market gardener. 

 Peck 50 cts., bu. $1.75, bbl. $4.00. 



Garfield. An oval, smooth-skinned white potato; flesh 

 pure white, fine grained, mealy and fine flavored. 

 The tubers are of uniformly large size ; medium, early 

 and productive. Peck 60 cts., bu. $2.00, bbl. $4.50. 



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 Pntatnps Th^i/ ar^ fnr>.,-i..^o^ ..»,i...i.. ... „..,_ 

 chaser's risk. 



^J Liuic ui aiiipmcnt, as irequentiy, wnen oraers are received, the weather 

 We assume no risk on Potatoes. They are forwarded strictly at pur- 



