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ANALYSES OF THE POTATO. 
disease, especially upon the sandy lands between Albany and Schenectady. From the 
numerous names under which it is known, it seems to be cultivated in a large extent of 
territory, being common in New-England and in the Western States. 
Organic analysis. 
Water ... 
- 
73-78 
Starch - 
- 
12-60 
Albumen 
0-36 
Casein ... 
0.45 
Dextrine 
0-25 
Sugar - 
2-22 
Gluten and fat 
0-18 
Fibre ... 
8-35 
98-19 
Ash per centum 
• 
- 
- 
- 
- 
1-07 
It yields more than an average quantity of starch. 
VIII. HAVANA POTATO. 
This variety is characterized by its elongated and tapering form. Two or three are 
often united at the smaller ends. It is not generally cultivated. Although it is of a medium 
quality, its shape is against it, and it will probably never become a favorite kind with 
farmers. From the garden of A. Walsh, Esq. Lansingburgh. 
Or game analysis. 
Water - 
75-15 
Starch - 
8-93 
Albumen 
0-30 
Casein - 
0-05 
Dextrine 
0-48 
Sugar 
- 
0-60 
Gluten - 
0-77 
Fat 
0-10 
F ibre 
8-41 
Ash per centum 
1*41 
