20 BULLETIN 176, U. 8. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 
Champion. Synonym, Vermont Champion. Originated by A. Rand, Charlotte, Vt., 
in 1877; claimed to be a seedling of Compton’s Surprise amassed with White 
Peachblow. Introduced by B. K. Bliss & Sons in 1882. 
Description.—Vines strong and upright, bearing seed balls freely. Tubers. 
large, roundish oval; skin silvery white; flesh white. References: B. K. Bliss 
& Shae seed enolate. 1882-.p. 93: Be K. Bliss & Sons’ ASIEN catalogue, 1882, 
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Chance, Breck’s. Originated in Connecticut in 1888; claimed to be a sport from 
Pearl of Savoy. Introduced by Joseph Breck & Sons in 1895. 
Description.—Matures as early as Pearl of Savoy, Houlton Rose, etc., and is 
far superior to them in quality. Vines of robust growth. Tubers roundish oval; | 
skin rough; flesh white. Reference: Joseph Breck & Sons’ seed catalogue, 1895, | 
Deo: 
Charles Downing. (Group 8, section 2.) Originated by O. H. Alexander, Char- | 
lotte, Vt.; parentage not known. Introduced by Frank Ford & Sons in 1887. | 
Description.—Very early and productive, the very best of the Snowflake family. 
Vines very strong. Tubers oblong, oval, very smooth, medium size; eyes few; 
skin white, netted. Reference: Frank Ford & Sons’ seed catalogue, 1887, p. 16. | 
Tillinghast says, ‘“‘Strong, nearly erect, growth 22 inches; foliage green. Tubers_ 
scattered in hill, smooth, and of medium size, bright color.’”’. Reference: I. F. 
Tillinghast’s catalogue, 1887, p. 12. 1 
Note.—Apparently jointly introduced by Frank Ford & Sons and I. F. Til- } 
linghast in 1887. | 
Chenango. Synonym of MERCER. 
Chenango, Black. Synonym, Black Mercer. Origin not known. 
Description.—Season late; yields well. Color of outside nearly black, of inside 
purple. Reference: Magazine of Horticulture, vol. 23, 1857, p.60. In Field and 
Garden Vegetables the following description is found: ‘“‘Synonym, Black Mercer. 
Plant vigorous and generally of healthy habit. Tubers nearly of form of Lady’s 
Finger, but larger; skin very deep purple or nearly black; flesh purple in its 
crude state and when cooked. Quality good.’’ Reference: Field and Garden 
Vegetables, vol. 1, 1863, p. 58. 
Chenango, White. Synonym, Mercer. Origin not known. There is a strong 
likelihood that this variety is identical with the White Mercer. An old and 
favorite sort with many, especially for early planting. Has rotted badly for 
several years past. References: Magazine of Horticulture, vol. 23, 1857, p. 59; 
C. E. Hovey = Co.’s catalogue, 1857, p. 14. The Country Gentleman says, ‘‘The 
Chenango and Mercer we alto are identical.’’ Reference: Country Gentle- 
man, vol. 13, 1859, p. 138. 
Chicago Market. Originated by D. S. Heffron, Utica, N. Y., in 1875; claimed to 
be a seedling of Early Goodrich crossed with Early Rose. Introduced by James 
Vick in 1879. 
Description.—Season early; ten days earlier than the Rose and more produc- | 
tive. Vines short and stout; leaves above medium, deep green. Tubers forming | 
in clusters, shape oval to cylindrical, not flattened; eyes shallow and few in 
number; skin russety, lighter in color than that of the Rose; flesh white. Ref-— 
erence: Wea Floral Guide, 1880, p. 86. j 
Note.—The variety now pered by some seedsmen under wns name of Chicago | 
Market is very similar to the Early Ohio. ; 
Clark’s No. 1. (Group 4, section 1.) Originated by William Clark, of New Hamp- i 
shire, in 1876; eiamed to be a seedling. Introduced by J. J. H. Greeny and © 
by the United States Government in 1877-8. 
Description.—Season early; earlier than Early Rose and yields a quarter to & 
third larger crop. Closely resembles Early Rose in appearance. References: j 
