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Dkeer's Selected Northern-grown Early Rose Potato. 



POTATOES. 



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 tlie results from the use of the phosphates so manifest as on the Potato ; 

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

 feriilizers are plaster, lime, super-phosphate, of lime and Ijone-dust. Potato scab can be entirely prevented by using flower of sul- 

 phur in tlie rows with the phosphate. Use at the rate of 100 lo 150 lbs. to the acre. Plant as early in the spring as the ground 

 can be thoroughly worked, in rows 3 feet ap.irt 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. 



IMPORTANT. — Prices of Potatoes are subject to market changes. Potatoes are forwarded by express or freight 

 as directed, purchaser paying charges. We assume no risl< on Potatoes, which are forwarded strictly at purchaser's 

 responsibility. 



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

 tine quality, beautiful appearance and extraordinary produc- 

 tiveness, free fronr disease or rot, and an excellent keeper. 

 Private gardeners in the vicinity of Philadelphia rely on this 

 variety for their extra early crop. ^ peck, 40 cts.; peck, 73 

 cts.; bu. $2.00; bbl., $5.00. 



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

 Potatoes. It is of recent introduction, and its genei-al good 

 qualities have attracted much attention among market gar- 

 deners, farmers and Potato growers. It is earlier than the Early 

 Rose and a much more productive variety. It is said that in 

 tests made at experimental stations the Bovee has even pro- 

 duced 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, $5.00. 



Early Ro.se. We sell more of this variety than any other, 

 as it is the leading early sort in almost all sections. The 

 illustration shown above was made from a photograph of a 

 potato selected at random from the crop of one of our cus- 

 tomers. It shows the true character of the Early Rose, as 

 produced from our selected northern-grown seed. Peck, 50 

 cts.; bu., $1.50; bbl., $3.50. 



Early Ohio. One of the very best early Potatoes, fit for use 

 before fully ripe. Many growers consider it the most profit- 

 able market variety. Peck, 60 cts.; bu., $1.60 ; bbl., $4 00. 



Beauty of Hebron. Early; productive; of excellent 

 quality ; a good keeper. Peck, 50 cts.; bu.,$1.50; bbl., $3 50. 



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

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

 flavor. Peck, 50 cts.; bu., $1.50; bbl., $3.50. 



State of Maine. Medium early, excellent flavor, cooks 

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

 bu., $1.50; bbl., $3 50. 



^Vllite Star. A medium early variety of the best quality 

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

 ably productive. Peck, 50 cts.; bu.,$1..50; bbl., $3.50. 



Rural New Yorker No. 2. A valuable variety of 

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

 excelled. It is the best late long keeper, and we recommend 

 it highly. Peck, 50 cts.; bu., $1.50 ; bbl., $3.50. 



Carman No. 1. 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 qualiiy 

 perfect. An enormous producer of very large and handson.e 

 tubers. Peck, 50 cts.; bu., $1.50 ; bbl., $3.50. 



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

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

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

 flattened. Peck, 50 cts.; bu., $1.50 ; bbl., $3.50. 



SWEET POTATOES. 



Prices subject to market chang;es. 



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

 ductive, and considered the best for general culture. Peck, 

 60 cts.; lai.,S1.75 ; bbl, $4.50. 



Red Nansemond. Short, thick and of good flavor i 

 laisjelv grown in some sections in preference to the yellow. 

 Peck,' 60 ct<.; bu., $1,75; bbl., $450. 



(jFor S'ueet Potato Plants jee page 185.) 



SEED POTATOES BY MAIL. 



-For those who desire to test the merits of any aljove varieties of Potatoes we furnish whole 

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



