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Pride of the South. Synonyms, White Bliss, White Triumph. (Group 2.) Origin 
not known; it is not improbable that it is a sport of Triumph. 
Description.—Season early. Vine characteristics similar to those of White 
Triumph and Triumph. Tubers tend to become slightly longer than those of 
White Triumph; eyes as a rule deeply suffused with carmine; skin creamy white, 
more or less sprinkled with splashes of pink or carmine. This variety is usually 
listed as identical with White Triumph or White Bliss. 
Prize Early Dakota. (Group 5.) Origin not given. 
Description.—Matures early. Vines stiffly erect; leaves heavy, broad, flat, deep 
green. Tubers nearly globular; eyes shallow; skin splashed with rosy crimson, 
especially around the eyes. Reference: Northern Seed Co.’s catalogue, 1912, 
p. 10. 
Prolific, Bresee’s. Synonym, Bresee’s No. 2. Originated by Albert Bresee, Hub- 
bardton, Vt., in 1861; claimed to be a seedling of Garnet Chili raised from the 
same seed ball as Early Rose. Introduced by B. K. Bliss & Sons in 1869. 
Description.—Season medium; matures about three weeks later than Early 
Rose. Vines of medium height, quite bushy, somewhat spreading; leaves large. 
Yield very large. Tubers large, regular, very smooth, slightly oblong, some- 
what flattened; eyes but little depressed and slightly pinkish; skin dull white, 
inclined to be russeted; flesh white; cooks quickly, is very mealy, and of excel- 
lent quality. References: The Horticulturist, vol. 24, 1869, p. 50; John W. 
Adam’s catalogue, 1869, p. 11; C. E. Hovey & Co.’s catalogue, 1869, p. 137; 
American Agriculturist, vol. 28, 1869, p. 30; American Journal of Horticulture, 
vol. 5, 1869, p. 32; B. K. Bliss & Sons’ potato catalogue, 1871, p. 80 (illus.). 
Prosperity. (Group 9, section 1.) Originated by Elijah Beardsley, of New Lon- 
don, Ohio, in 1900; claimed to be a seedling of Early Sunrise. Reference: Per- 
sonal letter from Samuel Gettle to the writer, January 17, 1912. 
Description.—Tubers generally oblong to obovoid, broad, flattened; eyes few, 
slightly depressed; skin dull buff to dull yellow; sprouts violet tipped. 
Prosperity, Early. See Harty PROSPERITY. 
Puritan, Early. See Earzty Puritan. 
Puritan, Late. See Late Puritan. 
Queen of the West. Synonym of Maceir MurpnHy. 
Quick Crop. (Group 6.) Originated in Vermont. 
Description.Season early. Vines vigorous, healthy, dark green. Tubers 
oblong, smooth, full; resemble Beauty of Hebron in color, being a little more 
clouded. Vick says, ‘‘Tubers oval to long, skin light rose color.’’ References: 
Robert Evans Seed Co.’s catalogue, 1900, p. 21; Vick’s Garden and Floral 
Guide, 1900, p. 107. 
Quick Lunch. (Group 2.) Originated by Gideon Safford, North Bennington, Vt., 
in 1890; claimed to be a seedling of the Peachblow. Introduced by W. A. Burpee 
in 1905. 
Description.—Season very early; ten days to two weeks earlier than early Rose. 
Tubers nearly globular in form; eyes shallow, with a pinkish cast around each eye; 
skin brownish white, flaked with rosy crimson. Reference: W. A. Burpee’s Farm 
Annual, 1905, pp. 22-23. 
Note.—This variety, so far as can be observed, is identical with Noroton Beauty. 
The originator and the introducer, however, stoutly maintain that the two varie- 
ties had a separate origin. 
Ratekin’s Red River Special. See Rep River SpecraAL, RATEKIN’S. 
Red Bliss. Synonym of Trrumpu. | 
