GRIFFITH, TURNER & CO., BALTIMORE, MD. 



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FOTA.TOES. 



German, Kartofiel. 



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 ma- 

 nure; if stable ma- 

 nure is to be used, it 

 should be well rot- 

 ted, 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 inva- 

 riably the tubers are 

 smoother, brighter 

 and freer from rust 

 and the destructive 

 influence of wire 

 worms. Grifliith, 

 Turner & Co.'s IMant Food is 

 especiauy adapted for Potatoes. The best fertili- 

 zers 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 ; cover- 

 ing in light warm soil about 4 inches, and in cold wet ground 3 inches deep ; draw the earth to the plants as they ad- 

 vace 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. 



G., T. & CO.'S EXTRA EARL,V PKUK. 



— This new Potato which we tried last year is in all 

 respects a very superior early sort. It proved to be the 

 earliest and most productive of any we tried, also found 

 its eating quality first-class. We consider it the best ear- 

 ly potato on the market to-day. 



Pk. 6o cts. Bu, $1.75. Bbl. $4.00. 



EARLY NORTHER.-This superb Potato orig- 

 inated at Caribou, Maine. It resembles the early rose in 

 shape and color, matures earlier than the Rose, and is 

 much more productive. Under our own observation the 

 past season it yielded 50 per cent, more than the Rose, 

 matured earlier, and was in all respects superior. 

 Pk. 50 cts. Bu. $1.50. Bbl. $3*50. - 



BROWNEEL'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, hand- 

 some potato of good form and excellent cooking qualities. 

 Pk. 50 cts. Bu. $1.25. Bbl. $3.00. 



BLISS TRIl'MPH. — This beautiful variety com- 

 bines the wonderful productiveness of the Peerless with 

 all the good qualities of the Early Rose, is much more 

 productive, and matures its crop at least a week in ad- 

 vance 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 beautiful light red. 

 Its great beauty, productiveness and fine quality make it 

 one of the best market varieties. 



Pit, 50 cts. Bu. $1.50. Bbl. $3*50. 



EARLY OHIO. — This is very early and produc- 

 tive, of fine quality and an excellent keeper. 



Pit. 50 cts. I ill. $1.50. Bbl. S3. 50. 



MAINE OR HOI LTON EARLY ROSE. 



The Early Rose led the list for over 30 years, and is to-day 

 one of the best early market potatoes. Our stock of this 

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



gure and produces as good crops as those which made the 

 arly 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. 50 cts. Bu. $1.50, Bbl. #3.25. 



NEW YORK EARLY ROSE.— A leading va- 

 riety for earliness, quality and productiveness. 



At Market Prices. 



NEW QUEEN.-A grand potato of recent introduc- 

 tion, closely resembling Beauty of Hebron in appearance, 

 color, size and shape, but is seven to ten 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. 50 cts. Bu. $1.50. Bbl. $3*50. 



THE FREEM AN POTATO.— This new extra 

 early variety was introduced four years since under the 

 claim 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 russet skin, and is fully 

 equal to the old Snowflake in eating qualities It will pay 

 every market gardener to plant the Freeman. Our crop 

 is grown from select stock, and will be found pure and 

 genuine. 



Pk. 50 cts, Bu. $1.50. Bbl. $3*50. 



MAINE BURBANK. — 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 



Pk. 50 cts. Bu. $1.25. Bbl. $3.00. 



NEW Y O RK B I RB A N K 



Prices. 



At Market 



NOTE — Prices of Potatoes are subject to market ch anges. 

 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 de- 

 livery. We assume no risk on Potatoes. They are forwarded 

 strictly at purchaser's risk. 



SWEET POTATOES. 



Cboice Jersey Sweets at market prices 

 during season. Write us for quotations. 



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



