32 BULLETIN 176, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 
Garfield. Originated by O. H. Alexander, Charlotte, Vt.; claimed to be a seedling 
oi Early Vermont crossed with Excelsior. Introduced by D. Landreth & Sons 
in 1883. 
Description.—Season later than that of the Vermont; more productive. Vines 
stocky. Tubers uniformly large, larger than Vermont, slightly flattened, com- 
pact in hill; color of skin resembling that of Excelsior. References: J. C. 
Vaughan’s Corn and Potato Manual, 1884, p. 9; Landreth’s Companion for the 
Garden and Farm, 1884, p. 55. 
Garnet Chili. Originated by C. E. Goodrich, Utica, N. Y., in 1853; Gbemed to be 
a seedling of Rough Purple Chil. Introduced by Caan: in 1857. 
Description.—Season late. Goodrich says, ‘‘Vines tall and stout like the 
parent, remaining erect until nearly ripe. Vines and leaves very light green; 
flowers numerous and persistent, usually white and showy, occasionally, espe- 
cially for the last two summers, inclining to Peachblow red and a few even to 
pale lilac. Rarely bears seed balls unless planted late in June. In this case 
they set freely in the cool weather of September, but do not mature. I have 
never seen more than 100 ripe balls on this crop, though examining many acres 
for them. Tubers medium size, round to longish; eyes of moderate depth; skin 
brick red; flesh moderately white; late maturing.’’ References: Country Gen- 
tleman, vol. 22, 1863, p. 155; American Agriculturist, vol. 21, 1862, p. 230. 
Note.—As now known, the flowers are reddish lilac. The variety now grown 
in Bermuda under the name of Garnet Chili has round-oblong or short-cylindrical 
tubers with numerous eyes. The variety grown under this name by the Depart- 
ment of Agriculture has roundish to short-oblong tubers with blunt ends. 
Gem of Aroostook. (Group 6.) Originated by G. W. P. Jerrard, Caribou, Me., 
in 1892; claimed to be a seedling of New Queen. Introduced by Jerrard in 1898. 
Description.—Season medium; about a week later than New Queen. Vines 
robust, healthy, half upright; foliage medium green; flowers white with yellow 
centers. Tubers elongate-oval, flattened; skin light magenta pink in Colorado 
and pink in northwestern Washington, variable with different soils and localities, 
References: G. W. P. Jerrard Co.’s catalogue, 1898, p. 2; 1899, p. 2. 
Gold Coin. (Group 8, section 1.) Originated by Gideon T. Safford, North Ben- 
nington, Vt. Introduced by W. A: Burpee in 1903. 
Description.—Vines strong, healthy, with luxurious dark-green foliage. Tubers 
slightly oblong, rather broad, quite thick, ends slightly rounded; eyes small; skin 
thin, smooth, glossy, and of a light golden tint; flesh pearly white. Reference: 
W. A. Burpee’s Farm Annual, 1903, pp. 26-29. 
Golden Russet, Olds’s. (Group 7,section2.) Originated in Clintorf, Wis.; claimed 
to be a chance seedling from a field of Early Ohio, but not at all like that variety. 
Description.—Season medium. ‘Tubers rather long and smooth; eyes even with 
the surface; skin white, completely covered with a very thick netting, making it 
a decided russet. References: L. L. Olds’s seed catalogue, 1912, p. 29; John A. 
Salzer Seed Co.’s catalogue, 1912, p. 122. 
Note.—Evidently they are confusing a sport with a socatine: 
Goodrich, Early. See EARLY GoopRIcH. 
Granite State. Originated by B. B. Whiting, Hillsboro County, N. H., in 1861; 
claimed to be a seedling raised at the same time and by the same person as 
Excelsior. Introduced by J. J. H. Gregory. bs 
Description.—Season early; earlier than Excelsior and tubers are larger and 
longer. Remarkably bushy in habit of growth. References: J. J. H. Gregory’s 
seed catalogue, 1870, p. 32; 1871, p. 28. 
