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XXIV. Account of an Experiment made to ascertain the re- 

 lative Produce of the Red Apple Potatoe, when cultivated 

 in single or double Drills, or in Beds. By Mr. James 

 Drummond, of the Botanic Garden, Cork, Corresponding 

 Member of the Horticultural Society. 



Read April 7th, 1818. 



Th e Red Apple-Potatoe is so much superior to all others, 

 which I am acquainted with, for winter and spring use, that 

 any improvement in its mode of cultivation is deserving of 

 notice. As a proof of its good keeping qualities I need 

 only mention that, in the month of July last, when new Po- 

 tatoes were plentiful in Cork markets at Is. and Is. 2d. per 

 weight* the old Red Apple-Potatoes went readily offat Is. 4d. 

 and Is. 6d. per weight. The best time for planting this par- 

 ticular sort is about the end of April, but they are often 

 planted as late as the beginning of June. 



The usual mode of cultivating Potatoes in Ireland, is in 

 beds, for it is thought that less labour is required in that 

 method than in the drill culture. I have found, however, that 

 even when all the work is done by the spade, there is very 

 little difference; but to fanners who can use the plough, 

 the drill is certainly more advantageous in the saving of la- 

 bour. Experience has taught us, that the beds are most 

 productive, and this has been ascertained by the following, 



* The weight is equal to 2 libs. 



