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POTATOES. 
FIRST EARLY VARIETIES. 
DANIELS’ DURE OF YORK. This grand variety still holds its own as' one of the' best heavy- cropping Earlies 
L l in cultivation. In habit of growth, it is very compact, the haulm being only a foot high. The leaves are smooth and of a 
L rich glossy green colour, whilst the tubers cluster compactly round the .stem, and are very easy to raise. The tubers are 
large, oval, smooth and handsome, and distinct in appearance, the eyes are few and quite even with the surface, ensuring a 
minimum of waste ; the flesh is dry and mealy when cooked, and of the^most excellent flavour. (See illustration, opposite 
page). Per 14 lb. 2s. 6d. ; 56 lb. 8s. 6d. ; cwt. 15s. 
A POTATO CENSUS. 
Reprinted from THE GARDENERS’ CHRONICLE. 
“Wo now present a list of the most popular early and mid-season varieties of Potatoes. These details have 
been furnished us, in reply to our enquiries, by our correspondents in all parts of Great Britain and Ireland. 
It must be borno in mind that the votes have been given by cultivators in no way commercially interested in 
tho Potato. Whatever differences there may bo in individual opinions and in other circumstances, tho very large 
proportion of votes cast for a few varieties shows quite clearly the high opinion generally entertained as to their merits. 
In tho list of early varieties, Duko of York ( distributed by Messrs. Daniels Bros, of Norwich, in lb93), heads the list 
with 78 votes and this variety is followed by Sharpe’s Victor with 61 votes.” 
DANIELS’ DEFIANCE ASHLEAF. This variety has now been several years before the public and still 
holds its place as one of the best of the first earlies, and in most seasons it can be lifted before the disease makes its 
appearance. It is one of the heaviest cropping varieties of this class, producing a full crop of good sized tubers of first- 
class table quality, having the exceptional flavour found only in the best Ashleaf sorts. (See illustration, opposite page.) 
Per 14 lb. 3s. 6d. ; 56 lb. 12s. 
OLD ASHLEAF. A fine old variety, noted for its good table quality (scarce) Per 14 lb. 3s. 6d. ,* 56 lb. 12s. 
MYATT’S ASHLEAF, IMPROVED. T his will be found a heavier and more reliable cropper than the old 
variety, and of exceptionally good table quality. Per 14 lb. 2s. 6d. ; 56 lb. 8s. 6d. 
EARLY ASHLEAF KIDNEY. Useful variety. Per 14 lb. 2s. 6d. ; 56 lb. 8s. 6d. 
SOUTHERN QUEEN. An early White Kidney of handsome appearance, the tubers being of a beautiful kidney shape, 
and is an abundant cropper of the best table quality. The haulm is dwarf and of good constitution. The grower says, 
“I think I never lifted such a handsome lot as the Southern Queen, not a mis-shaped tuber.” This was awarded First 
Prize in the Cooking Competition at the National Potato Society’s Exhibition on December 13th, 1906. 
Per 141b. 2s. Cd. ; 561b. 8s. 6d. ; cwt. 15s. 
EARLY ECLIPSE. A handsome first early white kidney of great productiveness, with white skin and flesh, it cooks well 
early and late, and during the past season it has again yielded a very heavy crop of nice clean tubers free from disease. 
Per 14 lb. 2s. 6d. ; 56 lb. 8s. 6d, ; cwt. 15s. 
LADY LLEWELYN. A fine early potato, similar in appearance and growth to the well-known Sir J. Llewelyn, 
but of stronger constitution and a much heavier cropper, and of first-rate cooking quality. 
Per 141b. 3s. ; 561b. 10s. 6d. ; cwt. 18s. 
SIR JOHN LLEWELYN. This splendid White Kidney, in consideration of its earliness, heavy cropping, good quality, and disease 
resisting properties, has become highly popular. The tubers are of good size and shape, and when cooked, white and floury. 
Award of Merit, R.H.S. This is a really first-class early Potato. . . . . . . . . . • • per cwt. l 5s - 
RECORDER. A splendid new first early variety. A cross between the Ashleaf and Beauty of Hebron. The very handsome tubers 
are of good size, with very shaUow eyes, whilst the flesh is white and of first-rato quality when cooked. It is a strong grower and 
enormously productive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . por cwt. 15s. 
MAY QUEEN. A first early White Kidney, of exceptional productiveness. The tubers aro handsome kidney shaped, flesh and skin 
white, and of finest table quality .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. •• per cwt. 18s. 
EXPRESS (Sharpe). A fine early White Kidney of handsome appearance and excellent cooking quality, and is at the same time a very 
heavy and sure cropper .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. per cwt. 15s. 
EARLY PURITAN. Awarded First Class Certificate, R.H.S. An early variety of great, excellence, and a good cropper per cwt. 15s. 
SHARPE’S VICTOR. A specially selected and improved stock of this well known early variety, of fine appearance, and producing 
twice the weight of the old sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . per cwt. 18s. 
per 14 lb. 
per 50 lb. 
s. d. 
s. d. 
2 6 
8 G 
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OF QUALITY. 
EVIDENCE 
“ I may sav (hat I took First Prize at cur Show with your Duke of York Potato.” — 
Mr. J. G CLARKE, Teddington. 
“The Seeds 1 had did splendidly. The Duke of York Potatoes beat nil records. 
I never lifted such a crop before and the quality was excellent.” — Mr. E. LETT, 
Northampton. 
“Iam pleased to tell you I took First Prize at our Show for Du'-ie of York Potatoes. 
This makes the sixth time.” — Mr. A. BIRD, Uppingham. 
“The Duke of York Po’ato was grand. 1 had many of the tubers over 2 lb. each.” 
Mr. T. BOLTON, Newtown. 
• I um well pleased with your Djke of York and Sensation Potatoes.” — Mr. C. 
MINNS, Hurton-on-Trent. 
“ I have mm h n lea sure in stating that I took First Prize for Duke of York 
Potatoes.” — Mr. B. W HOPE Chislchursfc. 
“Your Seeds cave me or cat satisfaction last year, especially the Southern Queen 
Potatoes.”— Mr. A. HALBROOX, Clutten. 
••'I am very pleased wi:h your So d’ em Queen and Princess May Potatoes- They 
never fail to take prizes.” — Mr. D. COOMBER, Penhurst. 
“I had good results frem your Southern Q een Potato.” — Mr. C- FRAREY, 
Maidstone. 
‘ Gocdi ! o hand, quite safe. Please accept my best thanks for the splendid 
manner in which von h’«v*» forwarded my order. 1 think the Potatoes are simply 
grand.”— Mr. A. H. CAPEWELL, Leicester. 
