ROUND RED POTATOES 



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Leaves broad, with dark green leaflets. Flowers numerous, in large 

 strong clusters, of a rather vivid violet-red colour. A half-late and 

 very productive variety, but of only ordinary quality. 



Village Blacksmith Potato {Pomme de Terre Truffe). — Tubers 

 roundish, medium-sized, regular, eyes not much sunk ; remarkable 

 for the peculiar appearance of the skin, which is thick, blackish, 

 and split like the skin of a truffle. Shoot violet-coloured ; flesh 

 white, light, very floury when cooked ; stems medium-sized, erect ; 

 foliage gray, reticulated ; flowers lilac, opening seldom. The 

 Blacksmith Potato is half-early, fairly productive, and of very good 

 quality. It is sure to be appreciated in countries where preference 

 is given to white-fleshed Potatoes. 



IV. Red or Pink Oblong or Long Varieties 



Institut de Beauvais Potato. — Tubers large, flattened, heart- 

 shaped; the skin yellow rather salmon-coloured, or tinged rose near 

 the eyes, which are marked by a superficial rumple. The flesh is 



Institut de Beauvais Potato. 



