12 A. H. Hoffman, Inc., Seedsmen, Landisville, Lancaster Co., Pa. 
MAINE GROWN SEED POTATOES 
There is no other crop on the farm that will respond so well to the planting of High 
Grade seed as the Potato crop. The seed here offered you is truly High Grade seed stock. 
It has been selected from productive crops grown on ideal soil. Has been properly stored 
in a temperature warm enough to escape chilling and cold enough to prevent premature 
sprouting. 
All of our stocks of Seed Potatoes were grown in Aroostook County, Maine. No other 
section has such an ideal soil or climate for Seed Potato production. The average yield 
of potatoes in this favored section is more than double that of other sections of the United 
States. Of all the Seed Potatoes used South of New York and East of the Mississippi 
River, 85 per cent, come from Maine. Our own experiences, and those of many of our 
customers, who purchase new Maine seed year after year, make us firm in our belief that 
Maine grown Seed Stock excels that from any other section. There is, however, a vast 
difference in the seed stock sent out from Maine, and our customers are warned against 
much of the stuff sold at ridiculously low prices. Those depending on our selections have 
been well paid for doing so. All of our stock is first class, produced by the best growers, 
who take every precaution to keep their crops rid of blight and other diseases. 
The following essentials to economical and profitable potato culture might be inter- 
esting and helpful : 
Sandy soils, gravelly soils, medium to light loamy soils, heavy soils if drained, are suitable 
for potato growing. 
Deep plowing, at least 8 inches (10 inches is better) is essential for best results. 
Thorough harrowing to mellow the soil, to warm it, to preserve the moisture, cutting in 7 
inches deep with disk is advised. 
Good Seed from the extreme North (preferably from Maine) is recommended. 
Soaking the Seed 2 hours in 1 lb. formalin, diluted in 30 gallons of water, will prevent scab. 
Seed must be dried after treatment and before cutting or planting. 
Large seed pieces preferred. One or two eyes. Each piece must have a good portion of 
flesh to sustain it imtil roots are started. 
Commercial fertilizer preferred to manure. As much as a ton per acre permitted if same is 
worked into the soil and not allowed to contact with seed pieces. 
Plant deep. 3 inches where early digging is the object. 4 to 5 inches if big crop is desired. 
Plant 12 to IS inches in row. Rows 3 feet apart. Machine planting is best and economical. 
After planting, cultivate — cultivate — cultivate. Begin before potatoes are up, continue weekly 
if possible till vines are dead. Spray with Pyrox to kill pests and to prevent blight and other 
fungus diseases. 
