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H. G. Hastings & Co., Seedsmen. Atlanta, Georgia. 
Hastings’ Maine Grown Seed Potatoes 
HARDIEST, MOST VIGOROUS AND PRODUCTIVE OF ALL SEED POTATOES 
Bliss’ Red Triumph 
AVe are the larjlest dealers in first-class quality Nfaine Grown 
Seed Potatoes in the South, and occupying such a position we want to say 
a few words about the seed potato supply of the South. Practically all seed 
potatoes sold South are branded as Maine or Eastern grown, although three- 
tourths of them are Western grown stock shipped to New York, Philadelphia, 
Boston and other Eastern cities in bulk, then sacked or barreled, branded as 
Maine or Eastern stock, reshipped to Southern points and sold by dealers as 
pure Maine grown potatoes. It is profitable to do this on account of the low 
prices of the Western stock. 
It is now a well-established fact that Western grown potatoes planted in 
the South in the spring yield less than one-half what first-class Maine 
grown seed does. The Western grown seed potatoes make a splendid growth 
of top, but very few potatoes. Why this Is so we are unable to explain, but 
the truth of it has been fully demonstrated and is now generally accepted by 
planters in the South who have had experience. Kemember, however, that 
almost every barrel of Western grown potatoes brought South is sold as East¬ 
ern grown, so that one is never sure of what he is getting unless buying from 
an entirely reliable source. There are also many cars of potatoes of actual 
Maine growth shipped here that are actually more worthless for planting 
than the Western seed stock. This is principally composed of the small po¬ 
tatoes and culls of the Maine crop, much of it diseased and scabby stock. 
This, together with the Western stock, is sold almost wholly to produce 
dealers and wholesale grocers throughout the South, and sold by them In 
turn to the retail dealers and merchants. This stock is not fit to plant, but it 
can be sold at a low price and catches the ones who look onlv to the 15 to 25 
cents per bushel saved in purchase price, regardless of the loss in the crop 
which results from planting such stock. 
All of our seed potatoes are grown for us In extreme Northern Maine by 
the best potato growers in Maine. These seed potatoes are all selected and 
grown very carefully and are of a higher grade than any others. They are 
the best seed potatoes in the country. Any one who has planted Hastings’ 
Seed Potatoes will confirm that statement. Like everything else we sell, it is 
the very best that can be had. Our prices per barrel are for full quantity (II 
necks),'giving a net weight of 165 pounds of potatoes. In figuring on potato 
prices look out for the 10-peck barrels or sacks usually sold. They are made 
to cut prices with. 
Bliss’ Red Triumph-—Our Most Profitable Potato 
The most valuable potato for the South. We sell five times as many Triumphs as all the other^ 
combined. It’s adapted to all parts of the South, from Kentucky to Florida, from the Carolinas 
to Arizona. It’s an extra early and with our pure Maine ^rown seed stock it’s the surest pro¬ 
ducer of any, while its handsome appearance when first du^ makes it a ready seller at top prices 
on any market. It withstands heat and drouth to a wonderful degree and makes a good crop 
when other varieties burn up and make nothing. Vines are smaller than other varieties, the 
strength of the plant going into making potatoes rather than into the vine. This is the right 
potato for you to plant if you want an extra early and sure cropping potato of the very best 
quality. It will give yon entire satisfaction. Peck, 60 cents; bushel, S2.00. Parrel prices of 
potatoes change, usually advancing later in the season. Present price (January and February 
shipment), per barrel, about $4.50. Write for market prices. 
have been growing Irish Cobbler and we like it. In shape it’s 
much like Triumph; color of skin a creamy white slightly netted with 
lighter color. Cooks quickly, is almost pure white, mealy, but not too dry. A good shipper and 
good keeper for home use and nearby market. Peck, 60 cents; bushel, $2.00; full size barrel, 
165 pounds of potatoes, January and February shipment, $4.50. 
WRITE FOR 
POTATO PRICES 
It is impossible to make ex¬ 
act prices on potatoes to hold 
during the entire season, as 
the prices change almost 
daily. When ready to buy 
(barrel lots or over) write us 
just what you want in variety 
and number of barrels and we 
will quote you lowest possi¬ 
ble price, together with freight 
rate to your station. Quality 
and prices will be right. 
Hastings’ Improved Early Rose 
An improvement on the old-time Early Rose that Is earlier, larger, 
more regular in shape and by far the most productive and satisfactory of 
any strain of Early Rose on the market. Peck, 60 cents; bushel, 82.00; per 
barrel, January and February, about $4.50. 
Beauty of Hebron, Burbank, Peerless and 
White Triumph 
These varieties carried In stock during planting season. Strictly Maine 
grown selected seed stock. Each, peck, 61) cents; bnshel, S3.00. Per barrel, 
January and Febrnary shipment, about SI.25. Write for prices when yon are 
ready to buy. 
■p A T> Cf CULTITRE —.Sow in spring and fall in drills 15 inches 
i apart. Keep well stirred and free from weeds. When 
plants have become strong thin out to 6 Inches apart. Parsley requires from 3 to 
5 weeks to germinate. Soak seed in water 12 hours before planting. 
Extra Moss Carled— Our fine strain of Extra Moss Curled is the most orna¬ 
mental of all varieties. It is handsome enough to have a place in your fiower 
garden. It is the favorite sort for garnishing and to supply hotels and markets. 
It is planted almost exclusively by Atlanta market gardeners for that purpose. 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents: ]4, pound, 20 cents; pound, 65 cents. 
Double Curled— Plants of dwarf, compact growth, and the young leaves 
have the edges heavily crimped, giving it a general appearance of coarse moss. 
Often used by market gardeners. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c; 54 lb.,’20c; lb., 60c. 
Plain Eeaved— Is very hardy, a strong grower, and excellent for seasoning' 
for which purpose It is grown almost exclusively. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 
cents; 54 pound, 20 cents; pound, 50 cents. 
Moss Curled Parsley "P A "R ^'IVT'P CULTURE— Sow thickly In drills from January to 
XX April for spring and summer crop In this latitude. In 
Florida and along the Gulf Coast sow from September to December for winter and spring crop. 
Improved Hollow Crown— The best all-round variety of parsnips for the South. The leaves start from 
a small depression In the crow , giving it the name. Rich, sweet flavor and very productive. Packet, 6 cts.; 
ounce, 10 cents: 54 pound, 20 cents: pound, 50 cents. 
S150,00 Per Acre 
from Cotton 
Has been made by planters 
who have used onr special 
highly bred varieties under 
hi^h cultivation. These va¬ 
rieties will almost always 
make double the yield per 
acre that common cotton seed 
will with the same cultiva¬ 
tion and fertilizer. It always 
pays to plant the best. Read 
carefully the cotton pa^es in 
first part of this oataloilue. 
