THE -sCELTIO BEAUTY. 
A SURE CROPPER. 
A medium early variety. Oval-oblong, white, flush eyes; cooks 
mealy; tremendous yielder. Well adapted to either 
garden or field culture. 
The Celtic Beauty is what might be termed a “general purpose” potato. It may be depended 
upon for a good average yield of large handsome tubers, even under unfavorable conditions. It is 
specially recommended for heavy soils upon which some varieties would be inclined to grow soggy. 
Also for a SECOND EARLY sort upon light soil which couldn’t be depended upon for a good crop 
of FIRST EARLY. 
We have tested the Celtic Beauty in many sections and under various conditions. We know 
positively, that it will give complete satisfaction to every customer, and have not the least hesitation 
in recommending it in the most positive manner. 
HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION. 
Celtic Beauty found its birth-place in one of the largest trial grounds in the country, and under 
the watchful care of the leading potato specialist of the day. 1 his potato is not a chance acquaintance. 
It was introduced to us by a mutual friend. The introduction cost us a large sum of money, but it 
was money well spent, it will come back with interest. The price we paid for the first eight barrels of 
Celtic Beauty would seem incredible to most readers. It is certain we never purchased control of any 
variety which was more FULL OF PROMISE. 
The report of the originator follows: “Celtic Beauty was known in my trial grounds as 7- 43> an d 
is a cross between Rural New Yorker No. 2 and a new variety, which one of my correspondents had 
sent me to be tested, but unfortunately the name of which I never learned. In earliness the Celtic 
Beauty ripens fully two weeks earlier than the Rural New Yorker No. 2, and in many sections would 
be considered a first early variety. Tubers are large and shapely, setting compact in hill with almost 
no small tubers; vines are remarkable for their rich, dark green color.” 
The eating qualities of the Celtic Beauty are not excelled. 
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