ANALYSES OF THE POTATO. 
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V. COW-HORN POTATO. 
Pl. 3 B. Fig. 1. 
This is a small elongated potato of purple color, and usually slightly bent or curved. It 
is not in common use, but is esteemed as a very good baking potato. I have not been able 
to analyze it, but I have given a figure which represents the variety perfectly. It is a 
very good spring potato; and those who are fond of cultivating singular kinds, will add 
this to their number. 
VI. CARTER POTATO. 
Pl. 2 B. Fig. 1. 
Color gray and yellowish gray, often tinged slightly with purple ; flesh white ; form elongated ; 
eyes few, and in 5’s. 
This is esteemed as a rich variety, and is extensively cultivated for market, and usually 
bears a high price. 
Organic analysis. 
Water - 
- 
74-00 
Starch - 
- 
11-92 
Casein - 
0-55 
Albumen 
lost. 
Dextrine 
- 
0-41 
Sugar and extract - 
Gluten - 
3-78 
Fat 
0-21 
F ibre 
702 
Ash per centum 
0-88 
VII. PEACH-BLOW POTATO. 
WESTERN RED, LAKE ERIE, SAND LAKE, BUFFALO, KENTUCKY RED. 
Pl. 2 B, fig. 1. 
Color red, and marked with numerous dots; form elongated ; eyes few, and in 5’s. 
It has some resemblance to the Merino, but is of a brighter red and rarely as long. The 
quality of the Western Red ranks only with the medium kinds. It is a good bearer, and 
is common in the winter in the Albany market. It is not much affected with the potato 
