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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 the re- 

 sults 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, super-phosphate 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 font 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. 



Bovee. (See cut.) This is without a doubt one of the very 

 earliest Potatoes. It is earlier than the Early Rose and a much 

 more productive variety. 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, 60 cts.; bu., $1.60 ; 

 bbl. , $4.00. 



Extra Early Bovee Potato. 



Beauty of Hebron. Early ; 

 productive; of excellent 

 quality; a good keeper. 

 Peck, 50 cts.; bu., $150; 

 bbl., $3.50. 



Early Rose. We sell more 

 of this variety than any 

 other, as it is the leading 

 early sort in almost all sec- 

 tions. The stock we furnish 

 is northern-grown and pure. 

 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 

 profitable market variety. 

 Peck, 60 cts.; bu., $1.60, 

 bbl., $4.00. 



State of Maine Potato. 



flattened 



Burbank's Seedling. A 



white-skinned, medium early 

 vnriety, with few eyes; flesh 

 fine-grained and of excellent 

 flavor. Peck, 40 cts.; bu., 

 SI. 30; bbl., $3.25. 



State of Maine. (See cut.) 

 Medium early, excellent 

 flavor, cooks dry, is a good 

 keeper and very productive. 

 Peck, 40 cts.; bu., $1.30; 

 bbl., $3.25. 



Carman No. i. Intermediate 

 in ripening, and resembles 

 the Rural New Yorker No. 2 

 in shape. The flesh is white 

 and quality perfect. Peck, 

 40 cts.; bu., $1.30 ; bbl., 

 $3.25. 



Carman No. 3. Originated 

 on the trial grounds of the 

 " Rural New Yorker." It is 

 one of the best late varieties, 

 r.nd also one of the greatest 

 yielders; large oblong, slightly 



$1.30; bbl., $3.25. 



Rural Nkw Yorker No 2 Potato. 



Peck, 40 cts.; bu. 



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

 appearance; large oblong, uniform-sized tubers ; remarkably 

 productive. Peck, 40 cts.; bu., $1.30; bbl., $3.25. 



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 appearance 

 always commands a ready sale at top-notch prices. Peck, 40 

 cts.; bu.. $1.30; bbl., $3 25. 



Sweet Potatoes. 



Prices subject to market changes, and shipments made at 

 risk of purchaser, as they are very perishable. 



Yellow and Red Nansemond. Each, peck, 60 cts.; bu., 

 $1.75; bbl., $4.50. 



SWEET POTATO PLANTS. See page 47. 



SEED POTATOES BY MAIL. 



For those who desire to test the merits of any of these Potatoes we supply 

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



