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JGRirFItHstOBHER CO 



We offer only tlie best Nortliern groT^n Seed Potatoes on this page, and at 

 moderate prices, considering tlie quality of the stock we offer; if wanted in 

 large quantities write for quotations> 



POTATOES. 



The soil best suited 

 to the Potato is a 

 rich sandj' loam, but 

 it seems to thrive in 

 almost any soli 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. Griflith & 

 Turner Co.'s Plant 

 Food is especially 

 adapted for Pota- 

 toes. The best fer- 

 tilizers 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 pre- 

 vent disease. Plant as early in the spring as the 

 ground can be thoroughly w^orked, 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 de- 



German, Kartoffel. 



sired, 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 shoots, 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 EARLY PRIZE.— 



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 qualities first-class. We con- 

 sider it the best early potato on the market today. 

 Pk. 60c. Bu. $1 75. Bbl. $4.50. 



EARLY NORTHER.— This superb Potato orig- 

 inated at Caribou, Maine. It resembles the Earlj^ 

 Rose ffi 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. 60c. Bu. $1.75. Bbl. $4.35. 



BLISS TRIUMPH.- 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 advance of the Early Rose. Tubers 

 are of medium size, round and uniform in shape, 

 with but a very few small ones; eyes slightly de- 

 pressed; color a beautiful light red. Its great 

 beauty, productiveness and fine quality make it one 

 of the best market varieties. 



Pk. 60c. Bu. $1.75. Bbl. $4.50. 



EARLY OHIO.— This is very early and pro- 

 ductive, of fine quality and an excellent keeper. 

 Pk. 60c, Bu. $1.75. Bbl. $4.00. 



MAIXE, 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. 60c. Bu. $1.75. Bbl. $4.25. 



NEW YORK EARLY ROSE.-A leading variety 

 for earliness, quality and productiveness. 



At Market Prices. 



NEWQ,UEEN.— A grand potato of recent intro- 

 duction, closely resembling Beauty of Hebron in 

 appearance, color, size and shape, but is seven to 

 ten da3^s earlier, and a heavy yielder. Our seed of 

 this variety comes from Maine, where it originated, 

 and is pure and true to name. 



Pk. 60c. Bu. $1.25. Bbl. $4.00. 



THE FREEMAN 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 rec- 

 ord, 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 gar- 

 dener to plant the Freeman. Our crop is grown 

 from select stock, and will be found pure and gen- 

 uine. 



Pk. 60c. Bu. $1.75. Bbl. $4.50. 



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 Jan- 

 uary 1st, is one of the best. 



At Market Prices. 



NEW YORK BURBANK.- At Market Prices. 



]^OXE. — Prices of Potatoes are sub.iect to mar- 

 ket changes. Potatoes are forwardf^d 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 delivery. 

 We assume no risk on Potatoes. They are for- 

 warded strictly at purchaser's risk. 



SWEET POTATOES. 



Choice Jersey STveets at market prices dur- 

 ing- season. Write us for quotations. 



PRICES OF POTATOES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 



