300 
ANALYSES OF THE SWEET POTATO. 
The foliage of the Sweet potato is a slender, leafy, climbing vine: the roots or tubers 
appear large, and out of proportion to the foliage. 
Fig. 9. — Sweet Potato. 
ANALYSES OF THE SWEET POTATO. 
I 
Cut when ripe, and furnished by Mr. Sears, of the North American Phalanx, N. Y. Soil sandy and light. 
1. Top 
Dry 
Water 
Ash 
PROPORTIONS. 
Percentage. 
1065*400 grs. 
335*000 
31*443 
2*042 
6*840 
