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Rural Russet. Synonym of Late PrerosKey. 
Russet Burbank. Synonym, California Russet. 
Note.—Similar in every way to Burbank’s Seedling, except that the on is 
very deeply netted and russeted. 
Russet, California. See CALIFORNIA RUSSET. 
Russet, Cambridge. See CAMBRIDGE RUSSET. 
Russet, Dibble’s. (Group 9, section 2.) Origin not known. Introditiced by E. F. 
Dibble in 1912. 
Description.—Vines vigorous and healthy. Tubers round; skin white, covered 
with russet. Reference: E. F. Dibble’s farm-seed catalogue, 1912, p. 4. 
Russet, Early. See Earty Russet. 
Russet, Henderson’s Early. Synonym of Earty Russet. 
Rustproof. (Group 8, section 2.) Originated by N. P. Hulett, of Pawlet, Vt., about 
1900. 
Description.—Strong-growing variety of the Green Mountain type, but some- 
what later; stems light green; foliage heavy; leaves large and medium green; 
flowers profusely, but rarely sets seed balls. Tubers large, oblong, broad, and 
flattened, very similar to Green Mountain, but with smoother skin; eyes not pon 
dant, Sellars skin creamy white. 
St. Patrick. Originated by Henry 8S. Goodale, Sky Farm, Mass.; claimed to be a 
direct descendant of Garnet Chili and Early Rose. Introduced by Peter Hender- 
son & Co. in 1879. 
Description.—Season medium early. Vigorous, compact habit of growth. 
Tubers oblong rather than round; eyes few and shallow; skin white and smooth; 
flesh white. References: Peter Henderson & Co.’s seed catalogue, 1882, p. 41; 
Frank Ford’s seed catalogue, 1882, p. 14; D. M. Ferry & Co.’s catalogue, 1884. 
Salzer’s Scabproof. See ScABPROOF, SALZER’S. 
Scabproof, Salzer’s. (Group7, section 2.) Origin not given. Evidently introduced 4 
by Salzer under this name in 1904. Reference: John A. Salzer Seed Co.’s cata- | 
logue, 1904, p. 124. ‘ 
Description.—Season medium to medium late. Vines of medium size and vigor; 
stems dark green; leaves medium size, rather rough, somewhat rugose, dark © 
green; flowers white. Tubers elongate or cylindrical, usually somewhat flattened; 
eyes medium to numerous; skin usually deeply russeted and rough. Sprouts 
usually pink, with faint tinge of lilac at base and tips. Very similar to Cambridge © 
Russet. 
Sebec, Early. See Earty SEBEC. 4 
Seneca Beauty. (Group 4, section 3.) Originated i in northern Ohio; claimed to be — 
a seedling. Introduced is A. W. Livingston in 1888. : 
Description.—Season medium late. Vines rank and healthy, blossoming pro-— 
fusely. Tubers large to very large, long, and very smooth; eyes few, shallow; skin — 
distinct pink. References: A. W. Livingston’s seed catalogue, 1890, p. 10; 1891, 
p. 11; 1895, p. 65. 
Shaw, Early. See Earty Suaw. i 
Silver Skin. Originated by A. Rand, Shelburne, Vt., in 1875; claimed to be a 2B 
seedling of Early Rose crossed with White Peachblow. Introduced by B. K. ~ 
Bliss & Sons in 1880. 7 i. 
Description.—Resembles the Peerless in many respects, but is earlier and of 
better quality. Vines of medium height, quite stocky, and of compact growth. 
Tubers medium to large; oval to oblong; skin silvery white, smooth, sometimes 
slightly russeted; flesh white. Reference: B. K. Bliss & Sons’ potato catalogue, 
1881, p. 13. | 
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