GRIFFITH, TURNER & CO., BALTIMORE, MD. 



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POTATOES. 



German, Kartoffel. 



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 to 4 feet apart and one 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. 



BROWNELL'S WINNER POTATO— This fine 

 new potato is a very desirable addition to our list. It is 

 medium early, medium long, flattened oval in shape ; in 

 color of skin similar to Early Rose, but not so dark ; eyes 

 slightly depressed, and in most specimens showing a 

 slight pink color in the depth of the eye. A smooth 

 handsome potato of good form and excellent cooking 

 qualities. 



Pk., 65 cts. Bush., $2.00. Bbl., $4.50. 



BLISS' TRIUMPH. — This beautiful variety combines 

 the wonderful productiveness of the Peerless with all 

 the good qualities of the Early Rose, is much more pro- 

 ductive, and matures its crop at least a week in 

 advance of the Early Rose. Tubers are of medium 

 size, round and uniform in shape, with but a very 

 few small ones ; eyes slightly depressed ; color a 

 b autiful light red. Its great beauty, productiveness 

 and fine quality make it one of the best market varieties. 

 Pk,65ets. Bush., $1.75. BI>1., $4.25. 



EARLY OHIO.— Th.'s is very early and productive, 

 of fine quality and an excellent keeper. 



Bush., $1.75. Bbl., $4.25. 



MAINE OR HOULTON EARLY ROSE.— The Early 

 Rose led the list for over 30 years, and is today one of the 

 best early market potatoes. Our stock of this is grown 

 on new land, near Houlton, Me., is rugged and pure, and 

 produces as good crops as those which made the Early 

 Rose famous in its early years. Remember that this 

 stock is not to be confounded with the old run-out 

 Rose, grown in other sections. 



Pk.,65cts. Bush., $1.75. Bbl., $4.00. 



NEW YORK EARLY ROSE. — A leading variety for 

 earliness, quality and productiveness. 



At Market Prices. 



CH AS. DO WNING. — Oval .oblong form and pure while 

 color. One of the earliest sorts, of splendid quality. 

 Enormously productive. 



Pk.,60cts., Bush , $1.75. Bbl , $4.O0. 



Q,UEEN.— A grand potato of recent introduction, 

 closely resembling Beauty of Hebron in appearance, 

 color, size and shape, but is 7 to 10 days earlier and a 

 heavy yielder. Our seed of this variety comes from 

 Maine, where it originated, and is pure and true to name. 

 Pk.,60cts. Bush , $175. Bbl., $4 00. 



EARLY PURITAN.— Early Puritan excels the 

 Beauty of Hebron in productiveness and quality. The 

 skin and flesh are very white; it cooks dry and mealy, 

 even when half grown*. It ripens with the Early Hose; 

 the vines grow strong, fast and vigorous, standing up 

 firm as a tree. 



Pk., 65 cts. Bush., $1.75. Bbl., $4.00. 



CROWN JEWEL —The Crown Jewel is one of the 

 earliest and best of the extra early sorts. It isaseedling 

 of the Early Ohio, and partakes of the excellent qualities 

 of that fine variety ; skin white and smooth, eyes shallow 

 but strong, flesh pure white and floury, cooking evenly 

 throughout. 



Pk., 65 cts. Bush., $2.00. Bbl., $4.50. 



THE FREEMAN POTATO.— This new extra early 

 variety was introduced four years sinceuuder theclaim 

 of being the greatest potato introduced since the Early 

 Rose. It has made a wonderful record, giving enormous 

 yields in all sections where grown. It is of handsome 

 shape, with beautiful russetskin, and is fully equal to the 

 old Snowfiake in eating qualities. It will pay every mar- 

 ket gardener to plant the Freeman. Our crop is grown 

 from select stock and will be found pure and genuine. 

 Pk., 75 cts. Bush., $2.25. Bbl., $5.50. 



BUKBANK.— This is an old and reliable variety, and 

 is A No. 1 for a late, large-yielding, good- keeping potato, 

 and for table use, after January 1st, is one of the best. 

 At Market Prices. 



Prices of Potatoes are subject to market changes. Po- 

 tatoes are forwarded by express or freight as directed, jmr- 

 chasei paying charges. We ttse our discretion in regard 

 to time of shipment, as frequently whin orders are re- 

 ceived, the weather for a weclc at a time will not }>ermit 

 safe delivery. We assume 710 risk on Potatoes. They are 

 forwarded strictly at purchaser's risk. 



Sweet Potatoes. 



Choice Jersey Sweets at market prices during 

 season. Write us for quotations. 



SPECIAL PRICES TO CANNERS, GARDENERS AND FARMERS, IN LARGE QUANTITIES. 



